E-book

Grant writing for dummies [electronic resource] / by Beverly A. Browning.

Browning, Beverly A., 1948- (Author).

Summary:

This book 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.

Record details

ISBN: 1118143965 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781118143964 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781118143988 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1118143981 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxii, 330 p.) : ill.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, c2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:

CD-ROM includes templates, forms, and checklists; examples of budget charts and request letters; Links to Regional Association of Grantmakers websites; and a sample grant application narrative.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Starting line basics for grant seekers. Grasping the nuts and bolts of grant writing ; Drawing up your road map to getting the bucks ; Getting ready to write : knowing what funders want -- Cultivating your grant prospects. Dipping your toes into government grants ; Wading through Federal e-grant websites ; Navigating foundation and corporate funding websites ; Searching out grants for individuals and businesses ; Investigating international funders -- Increasing your odds of winning grants during dire times. Identifying the best government grant opportunities for your agency ; Playing by the rules to win points ; Using telling and selling words to write a compelling application -- Writing winning proposals. Crafting the supporting documents ; Conveying your capabilities ; Staring your needs: relating your best worst ; Presenting the big picture : program design and accountability ; Outlining your staff and resource availability ; Building the budget for the program design -- Wrapping up the submission and following up. Finalizing your application ; Staying organized in your application follow-up ; Keeping the ball rolling, win or lose ; Reaching out to corporations for cash and donations -- The part of tens. Ten tips for weathering hard times ; Ten tips for increasing your chances of receiving funding -- Appendix A.A complete example of a grant application narrative.