Common English Mistakes in Grant Applications by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Grant Application in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of prepositions ('Married with' instead of 'Married to')

Our organization is applying for the grant with the aim tof improveing educational resources in rural areas of Mexico. We are committed witho providing high-quality materials and training for teachers, which will help inenhancinge the learning experience for students. By collaborating with local communities, we hope to achieve asignificant impact inthe educational outcomes and contribute witho the development of these regions.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for proper use of prepositional phrasing."

Our organization is applying for the grant with the aim of improving educational resources in rural areas of Mexico. We are committed to providing high-quality materials and training for teachers, which will help enhance the learning experience for students. By collaborating with local communities, we hope to achieve a significant impact in educational outcomes and contribute to the development of these regions.

Our organization is applying for the grant with the aim to improve educational resources in rural areas of Mexico. We are committed with providing high-quality materials and training for teachers, which will help in enhancing the learning experience for students. By collaborating with local communities, we hope to achieve significant impact in the educational outcomes and contribute with the development of these regions.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

As part of our initiative, I am applying for the grant to support the community project that I am developing in our local area. I ambelievinge that this project is going to bring significant benefits to the residents, as we are focusing on improving the educational resources available. We arehopinge to start the implementation phase by next month, and I amlooking forward to receiving your support to make this possible.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to change the verb tenses where needed :) Good job! "

As part of our initiative, I am applying for the grant to support the community project that I am developing in our local area. I believe that this project is going to bring significant benefits to the residents, as we are focusing on improving the educational resources available. We hope to start the implementation phase by next month, and I look forward to receiving your support to make this possible.

As part of our initiative, I am applying for the grant to support the community project that I am developing in our local area. I am believing that this project is going to bring significant benefits to the residents, as we are focusing on improving the educational resources available. We are hoping to start the implementation phase by next month, and I am looking forward to receiving your support to make this possible.

Mistake Example #3

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

Our organization is applying for the grant to support the development of sustainable agriculture projects in rural communities. We have 10 years working with local farmers to improve crop yields and reduce environmental impacts. The funds will allow us to expand our reach and provide training to more families, ensuring that they have access to the necessaryresourcesnecessary for success.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just changed a few words to make the English sound more natural. Nice job!"

Our organization is applying for the grant to support the development of sustainable agriculture projects in rural communities. We have 10 years working with local farmers to improve crop yields and reduce environmental impacts. The funds will allow us to expand our reach and provide training to more families, ensuring that they have access to the necessary resources for success.

Our organization is applying for the grant to support the development of sustainable agriculture projects in rural communities. We have 10 years working with local farmers to improve crop yields and reduce environmental impact. The funds will allow us to expand our reach and provide training to more families, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary for success.