I am frequently asked as a grant writer to explain the differences among the questions in an RFP related to operational budget, program budget and amount asked.

These questions may take slightly different forms from different potential funders. Other words used to ask these same questions might be organizational budget, total activity cost and project budget.

After writing two articles that review grammar and usage rules, today I want to talk about when to break the rules. The truth is, sometimes good storytelling might just mean … breaking the rules.

Yes, I will still continue to staunchly advocate against using a qualifier with “unique” or using “that” before referring to people (it’s “who”). However, even I will admit that writers should never let good grammar get in the way of a good story.

​I am continuing my personal grammar and usage review and sharing my cheat sheet with you. Today I am tackling the letter B. In case you missed the original post in this series, I adhere to AP style.

As a grant writer, I frequently write about a program director’s credentials, so it is a good reminder for me that it is a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science or a bachelor’s degree or just a bachelor’s.