Grant Writing For Dummies
The bestselling guide to getting funding from governments, corporations, and foundationsWant 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 paperworkShow me the money — locate worldwide grantmaking organizations (whether public, private, or international) and get the dollars you needPlay and win the grants game — demonstrate your need through powerful writing and convince peer reviewers to rate your application with the maximum pointsWrite 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 bidsIncrease your funding success rates — give funders the specifics they're looking for, build grant applicant credibility, and craft the Corporate Letter RequestOpen the book and find:One-stop funding Web sites and state agencies that publish grant funding opportunity announcementsThe latest language, terms, and phrases to use on the job or in proposalsWays to recycle a rejected proposalHelpful chapters on project staffing, resources, equity, and budgetsHow to target the best Web sites to find the latest application forms and writing guidelinesAn example of a well-researched, well-written grant proposal