Synopses & Reviews
A comprehensive guide to locating and winning available grantsGrant Writing For Dummies guides you through the entire grant-writing process and helps you apply for some of the billions of dollars available in government and private sector grants. If you're new to the grant-writing process or have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties, Grant Writing For Dummies shows you how to separate yourself from the pack and secure your grant in a slow, post-recession economy.
Grant writing 101 — get an easy-to-understand introduction to the ins and outs of grants, from what they are and who funds them to who's qualified to request and receive them
Know your prospects — discover the many worldwide grant-making organizations, including government, foundation, and corporate grant makers, and how you can seek and find grants for organizations and individuals
Increase your odds — find out how to tell your story so peer reviewers award your application the maximum number of points
Get the write stuff — learn how to write powerful applications and proposals that successfully convey your need for grant funding
Open the book and find:
Ways to match grant needs to available bucks
How to navigate federal e-grant websites
The skinny on international grants
The resources you should use when applying for a government grant
Lists of compelling words to include in a must-read application
A helpful checklist to make sure all the pieces are in place
Tips for weathering hard times
Bonus CD Includes
Templates, forms, and checklists
Examples of budget charts and request letters
Links to Regional Association of Grantmakers websites
A sample grant application narrative
Learn to:
Navigate federal grant databases and apply online for e-grants
Find the most current government and private grant opportunities
Submit applications that meet funders' expectations
Use forms, templates, and checklists on the CD-ROM to streamline the writing process
Synopsis
Grant Writing For Dummies,4th Edition, guides readers through the entire grant-writing process and provides consumers with 25 percent new and updated material in order to stay current with application protocols and new grant opportunities. Updated information includes:
- How to separate oneself from the pack and secure your grant in a slow, post-recession economy
- Advice for NGOs (non-government organizations) and NPOs (non-profit organizations) seeking assistance in the non-domestic grant arena
- A new chapter on applying online for e-grants; identifying which foundations use the online application; and formatting suggestions for a clean and organized e-application.
- Step-by-step instruction for registering with and using Grants.gov, the largest online federal grant database
- Using other government-based grant sites that use different application processes than Grants.gov, including the Justice and Labor Departments
- Lists and recommendations for up-to-date grant opportunities via newly created Web sites and databases
- Strategic advice for grant writers during research, program design, and the application process, in order to keep current with the increasing expectations of granting boards
- A new section on ready-to-use perfect phrases so readers quickly know the right words to use for the three major sections of every successful grant proposal
The new edition includes an interactive CD packed with sample materials and proposal templates to get readers started and help tailor their proposals.
Synopsis
An all-in-one guide to locating and securing available grantsAs the amount of established granting foundations increases, more money becomes available—but the application process can be long, tedious, and is always highly competitive. Grant Writing For Dummies guides you through the entire grant-winning process and helps you stay current with application protocol and new grant opportunities to find a piece of the available $500 billion in government grants.
If you're new to the grant writing process or have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties, Grant Writing For Dummies gives you fast and easy access to discover how to separate yourself from the pack and secure your grant in a slow, post-recession economy; advice for NGOs (non-government organizations) and NPOs (non-profit organizations) seeking assistance in the non-domestic grant arena; information on applying online for e-grants; formatting suggestions for a clean and organized e-application; step-by-step instruction for registering with and using Grants.gov, the largest online federal grant database; lists and recommendations for up-to-date grant opportunities via newly created Web sites and databases; strategic advice for grant writers during research, program design, and the application process, in order to keep current with the increasing expectations of granting boards; and more.
- Interactive CD is packed with sample materials and templates to get you started on your proposals
- Ready-to-use phrases for every successful proposal
- Guidance on locating available grants, carefully applying, and ultimately winning grants for both non-profit and for-profit grant seekers
Grant Writing For Dummies provides you with invaluable guidance and the knowledge and know-how to give yourself the best chance to win grants.
About the Author
Dr. Beverly A. Browning, MPA, DBA, has been consulting in the areas of grant writing, contract bid requests, and organizational development for almost four decades. She has helped clients throughout the United States win more than a combined $350 million in grant monies.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1Part I: Starting Line Basics for Grant Seekers 7
Chapter 1: Grasping the Nuts and Bolts of Grant Writing 9
Chapter 2: Drawing Up Your Road Map to Getting the Bucks 25
Chapter 3: Getting Ready to Write: Knowing What Funders Want 43
Part II: Cultivating Your Grant Prospects 55
Chapter 4: Dipping Your Toes into Government Grants 57
Chapter 5: Wading Through Federal E-Grant Websites 71
Chapter 6: Navigating Foundation and Corporate Funding Websites 83
Chapter 7: Searching Out Grants for Individuals and Businesses 95
Chapter 8: Investigating International Funders 103
Part III: Increasing Your Odds of Winning Grants during Dire Times 109
Chapter 9: Identifying the Best Government Grant Opportunities for Your Agency 111
Chapter 10: Playing by the Rules to Win Points 123
Chapter 11: Using Telling and Selling Words to Write a Compelling Application 139
Part IV: Writing Winning Proposals 149
Chapter 12: Crafting the Supporting Documents 151
Chapter 13: Conveying Your Capabilities 169
Chapter 14: Stating Your Needs: Relating Your Best Worst 179
Chapter 15: Presenting the Big Picture: Program Design and Accountability 189
Chapter 16: Outlining Your Staff and Resource Availability 209
Chapter 17: Building the Budget for the Program Design 221
Part V: Wrapping Up the Submission and Following Up 241
Chapter 18: Finalizing Your Application 243
Chapter 19: Staying Organized in Your Application Follow-Up 255
Chapter 20: Keeping the Ball Rolling, Win or Lose 265
Chapter 21: Reaching Out to Corporations for Cash and Donations 275
Part VI: The Part of Tens 283
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Weathering Hard Times 285
Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Increasing Your Chances of Receiving Funding 291
Appendix A: A Complete Example of a Grant Application Narrative 295
Appendix B: About the CD 305
Index 311