Grant Writing Ethics 3

Question 1

A grant writer is simultaneously working as a paid consultant for a competing nonprofit applying to the same funder. What is the primary ethical issue?

Accepted Answer

Dual conflict of interest that compromises loyalty to both clients

Answer

Serving two competing clients creates a dual conflict of interest, undermining the grant writer's duty of loyalty to each organization.

Question 2

Under the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Code of Ethics, grant professionals must decline or withdraw from assignments when:

Accepted Answer

A conflict of interest exists that cannot be resolved

Answer

The GPA Code of Ethics requires withdrawal from assignments when an unresolvable conflict of interest is present.

Question 3

What is the ethical obligation of a grant writer who discovers a significant error in a submitted grant report after it has been accepted by the funder?

Accepted Answer

Correct the error by amending the report and notifying the funder

Answer

Discovered errors must be corrected and disclosed to the funder promptly, even after submission acceptance.

Question 4

A grant writer pads the budget to create a slush fund for organizational expenses not covered by the grant. This is ethically problematic primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Misrepresents intended use of funds to the funder

Answer

Budget padding to create hidden funds misrepresents the true use of grant money, which is a form of deception toward the funder.

Question 5

Which principle guides ethical grant writers when describing the population served by their organization?

Accepted Answer

Report accurate data even if smaller numbers reduce competitiveness

Answer

Ethical grant writing requires accurate representation of the populations served, even when truthful data is less favorable.

Grant Writing Practice Test

Grant Writing Practice Test

Grant Writing Ethics 3