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The bestselling guide to getting funding from governments, corporations, and foundations
Want to get a grant? This proven guide offers up-to-date advice on putting together a successful grant proposal from researching your options to dealing with application forms to compiling a winning contract bid document. Whether you're a new grant writer or a veteran fundraiser, you'll see how to win more grant awards in an increasingly competitive funding environment.
Get started with grant basics understand the difference between grants and contracts, start the planning process, and manage the paperwork
Show me the money locate worldwide grantmaking organizations (whether public, private, or international) and get the dollars you need
Play and win the grants game demonstrate your need through powerful writing and convince peer reviewers to rate your application with the maximum points
Write a competitive application narrative prepare each section of your funding request, from the cover letter and abstract to each section of grant proposals and contract bids
Increase your funding success rates give funders the specifics they're looking for, build grant applicant credibility, and craft the Corporate Letter Request
Open the book and find:
One-stop funding Web sites and state agencies that publish grant funding opportunity announcements
The latest language, terms, and phrases to use on the job or in proposals
Ways to recycle a rejected proposal
Helpful chapters on project staffing, resources, equity, and budgets
How to target the best Web sites to find the latest application forms and writing guidelines
An example of a well-researched, well-written grant proposal
Synopsis
Inside tips from a pro who's won $80 million in grants
The best up-to-date advice on getting funding from governments, corporations, and foundations
Whether you're a first-time grant writer or a veteran fundraiser, putting together a grant proposal can be a daunting task. Thankfully, this up-to-date insider's guide shows you step-by-step how to research your options, deal with application forms, give prospective funding sources the specifics they're looking for and get the money you need.
Discover how to
- Get the scoop on government grants
- Go for the gold with multiple grant requests
- Make the case for your grant request
- Use words that make funders say "yes"
- Recycle a rejected proposal
Synopsis
Grant Writing For Dummies, 3rd Edition serves as a one-stop reference for readers who are new to the grant writing process or who have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties. It offers 25 percent new and revised material covering the latest changes to the grant writing process as well as a listing of where to apply for grants. Grant writers will find:
- The latest language, terms, and phrases to use on the job or in proposals.
- Ways to target the best websites to upload and download the latest and user-friendly application forms and writing guidelines.
- Major expansion on the peer review process and how it helps improve one's grant writing skills and successes.
- One-stop funding websites, and state agencies that publish grant funding opportunity announcements for seekers who struggle to find opportunities. New to third edition.
Synopsis
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
- 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!
About the Author
Bev Browning, a national grant writer and consultant with nearly two decades of experience, has won $80 million in grants. She is the author of a dozen grant-related publications and teaches online grant writing classes for Education To Go.
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.