Grant Writing For Dummies
A comprehensive guide to locating and winning available grantsGrant Writing For Dummiesguides 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 Dummiesshows 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 themKnow 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 individualsIncrease your odds — find out how to tell your story so peer reviewers award your application the maximum number of pointsGet the write stuff — learn how to write powerful applications and proposals that successfully convey your need for grant fundingOpen the book and find:Ways to match grant needs to available bucksHow to navigate federal e-grant websitesThe skinny on international grantsThe resources you should use when applying for a government grantLists of compelling words to include in a must-read applicationA helpful checklist to make sure all the pieces are in placeTips for weathering hard timesBonus CD IncludesTemplates, forms, and checklistsExamples of budget charts and request lettersLinks to Regional Association of Grantmakers websitesA sample grant application narrativeLearn to:Navigate federal grant databases and apply online for e-grantsFind the most current government and private grant opportunitiesSubmit applications that meet funders' expectationsUse forms, templates, and checklists on the CD-ROM to streamline the writing process