Grant writing for dummies

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Grant writing for dummies

by Bev Browning

(--For dummies)

Wiley Publishing, c2005

2nd ed

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Includes index

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Are you writing a grant application for the first time? Maybe you're a veteran fundraiser looking to sharpen your grant writing skills. No matter how experienced you are at writing requests for money, people and organizations are not going to support you just because you're in need. "Grant Writing for Dummies, 2nd Edition" shows you the most effective way to compose a grant proposal and get funding from governments, corporations, foundations, and more! This hands-on, step-by-step guide leads you through researching options, dealing with application forms, handling potential sponsors, and getting the money you need.Revised and up-to-date, this book covers everything you need to know to: fill out federal grant application kits; win grants from corporations and foundations; gain support from an individual grantor; obtain grants from international funds; meet the review criteria of government grants and contracts; choose the right word to win funds; master cover letters, abstracts, and more; let prospective grantors know your deal; and, put the finishing touches on your application. Demystifying the process of grant writing, this all-out guide gives you just the facts with no information withheld. You'll get savvy tips on organizing your writing, developing your style, personalizing your requests, and how to handle your rejection and move forward. Also included is a complete example of a grant application narrative. With "Grant Writing for Dummies, 2nd Edition", you'll be able to craft effective proposals and go for the gold!

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: Setting the Stage with Grant Basics. Chapter 1: Getting Smart, Getting Money. Chapter 2: Raising Your Hit Rate with a Fantastic Funding Plan. Chapter 3: Talk the Talk: Using the Right Terms in Requests. Part II: Meeting the Main Players in the World of Grants. Chapter 4: Getting the Goods on Government Grants. Chapter 5: Wading through Federal Grant Application Kits. Chapter 6: Digging Up Grant Treasures from Foundations and Corporations. Chapter 7: All Alone: Finding Grants for Individuals. Chapter 8: Exploring the World of International Funds. Part III: Playing by the Rules of the Grants Game. Chapter 9: Preparing for Review Criteria of Government Grants and Contracts. Chapter 10: Writing to Meet Review Criteria of Government Grants and Contracts. Chapter 11: Working with Words That Win Funds. Part IV: Assembling Your Grant Application with Ease. Chapter 12: Fashioning the Small Stuff: Cover Letters, Abstracts, and More. Chapter 13: Shining the Spotlight on Your Organization. Chapter 14: Communicating Your Need for Funds. Chapter 15: Demonstrating Accountability: Program Design and Evaluation. Chapter 16: Smart Selection: Profiling Personnel, Resources, and Equity. Chapter 17: Money Matters: Presenting the Budget. Part V: Crossing the Finish Line with Your Grant Application. Chapter 18: The Clock's Ticking: Checking Everything before the Launch. Chapter 19: The Waiting Game: Cleaning Up and Following Up. Chapter 20: Win or Lose: Playing the Next Card the Right Way. Chapter 21: Asking for Goods or Services with Effective Letters. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Organizing Your Writing. Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Personalize Your Request. Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Handling a Rejection Notice. Appendix: A Complete Example of a Grant Application Narrative. Index.

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