Common English Mistakes in Grant Applications by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Skipping articles ('I bought car' instead of 'I bought a car')

Our organization seeks funding to developa community center in Kyiv, which will provide essential services to local residents. CThe center will offer educational programs, health services, and cultural activities to support thewell-being ofthe community. We believe that theestablishment of sucha facility will greatly enhance the quality of life for citizens and foster asense of unity among diverse groups.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add omitted articles ("the," "an," etc.)."

Our organization seeks funding to develop a community center in Kyiv, which will provide essential services to local residents. The center will offer educational programs, health services, and cultural activities to support the well-being of the community. We believe that the establishment of such a facility will greatly enhance the quality of life for citizens and foster a sense of unity among diverse groups.

Our organization seeks funding to develop community center in Kyiv, which will provide essential services to local residents. Center will offer educational programs, health services, and cultural activities to support well-being of community. We believe that establishment of such facility will greatly enhance quality of life for citizens and foster sense of unity among diverse groups.

Mistake Example #2

Using 'will' incorrectly in conditionals ('If it will rain, I will stay' instead of 'If it rains, I will stay')

Our organization is seeking funding to implement a community-based environmental project. If itwille receive the grant, we will be able to start the initiative by next spring. The project aims to educate local residents about sustainable practices, and if it willsucceeds, it will significantly reduce waste in our area.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to address issues with conditional sentences :) Nice work!"

Our organization is seeking funding to implement a community-based environmental project. If we receive the grant, we will be able to start the initiative by next spring. The project aims to educate local residents about sustainable practices, and if it succeeds, it will significantly reduce waste in our area.

Our organization is seeking funding to implement a community-based environmental project. If it will receive the grant, we will be able to start the initiative by next spring. The project aims to educate local residents about sustainable practices and if it will succeed, it will significantly reduce waste in our area.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion with word order ('Always I go to the store' instead of 'I always go to the store')

Our organization seeks funding to develop acommunity center in Kyiv, wherewill be provided educational programs and cultural eventswill be provided. AWe alwayswe strive to enhance the quality of life for residents, and this project will support our mission. We believe that through this initiative, wecanwe foster greater community engagement and provide valuable resources to all citizens.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I just changed the order of some of the words."

Our organization seeks funding to develop a community center in Kyiv, where educational programs and cultural events will be provided. We always strive to enhance the quality of life for residents, and this project will support our mission. We believe that through this initiative, we can foster greater community engagement and provide valuable resources to all citizens.

Our organization seeks funding to develop community center in Kyiv, where will be provided educational programs and cultural events. Always we strive to enhance the quality of life for residents, and this project will support our mission. We believe that through this initiative, can we foster greater community engagement and provide valuable resources to all citizens.