If you take it entirely at face value, I find it quite inoffensive.  As I have 
no experience with reviewing grant proposals, I can't comment on its accuracy, 
but I am quite happy to take Fred's word for it.
Offence is often available if you search for it hard enough.
Cheers,
Peter

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On 8 Jan 2015 16:11, "FRED BAUDER" <fredb...@fairpoint.net> wrote:
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>  I've noticed that women are often quite motivated and good at writing
grant proposals.

Extending good faith I would presume this is irony. It does not transmit well 
by email. Please keep in mind how offensive this sort of thing appears.

Fae
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