Banned and Trigger Words in Federal Grant Writing
The List of Banned Words...
Hi,
Are you planning to apply for federal grants? Please note that under the present administration, certain words may trigger extra review or disqualify your application.
Federal agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) continue to encourage proposals that are clear, data-driven, and focused on scientific merit.
Using some of these flagged words might result in additional scrutiny or even disqualify you.
Below is the list of words that you should be cautious about including in your proposals: