This presentation from the National Science Foundation was originally written for mathematics educators. It provides essential tips for writing successful grant proposals, emphasizing clear, realistic goals and effective teamwork while avoiding common pitfalls that can derail funding opportunities. It outlines key strategies for aligning projects with program goals, creating measurable objectives, and ensuring thorough evaluation, while also highlighting critical "fatal flaws" that could lead to proposal rejection, such as disregarding page limits or submitting vague evaluations. By following these helpful hints and steering clear of the fatal flaws, proposers can improve their chances of securing funding and achieving impactful outcomes.