Your go-to guide for getting that coveted grant
Though hundreds of thousands of grant opportunities exist, finding the right one can be a challenge. Grant Writing For Dummies, 6th Edition offers expert guidance for locating available grants, carefully applying, and ultimately winning a grant. From writing compelling applications to properly adhering to strict guidelines and parameters, it takes the intimidation out of the process and shows you how to increase your ability to get a piece of the billion-dollar pie for your non-profit or for-profit organization. You’ll even have access to sample applications, letters, and budgets online to help you stand out from the competition.
As the amount of established granting foundations increases, so does the amount of money available. But for most grant-seekers, the application process can be long, tedious, and highly competitive. Packed with step-by-step instructions for registering with Grants.gov, up-to-date grant opportunities available via newly created websites and online databases, updated resources and best practices–and more–Grant Writing For Dummies is your all-encompassing guide to navigating the entire grant-writing process.
* Find grant opportunities in the public or private sector
* Create strong statements of need tailored for your prospects
* Navigate federal regulations
* Apply for grants online
If you’re ready to create powerful, successful applications and proposals that convey your need for grant funding, help is a page away!
Cuprins
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Grant Writing 5
CHAPTER 1: Grant-Writing Basics 7
CHAPTER 2: Preparing for the World of Grant Seeking 23
CHAPTER 3: Understanding What It Takes to Get Funded 35
Part 2: Digging Up Grant-Funding Opportunities 47
CHAPTER 4: Wading into Public-Sector Grants 49
CHAPTER 5: Navigating the Grants.gov Gateway 63
CHAPTER 6: Researching Potential Private-Sector Funders 75
CHAPTER 7: Finding What’s Available for Individuals and Businesses 89
CHAPTER 8: Identifying Funds for Nongovernmental Organizations 97
Part 3: Maximizing Your Chances of Winning a Grant Award 103
CHAPTER 9: Finding Federal Grant Opportunities That Fit Your Needs 105
CHAPTER 10: Winning with Peer Reviews 119
CHAPTER 11: Resuscitating Your Writing 135
Part 4: Following the Funder’s Guidelines 145
CHAPTER 12: Preparing Preliminary Documents 147
CHAPTER 13: Developing the Organizational Capability Boilerplate Narrative 161
CHAPTER 14: Validating Your Needs with a Compelling Narrative 173
CHAPTER 15: Using Best Practices to Build the Program Design Narrative 185
CHAPTER 16: Crafting Your Proposed Project Management Team Narrative 209
CHAPTER 17: Creating a Budget That Includes All the Funding You Need 223
Part 5: Triple-Checking Your Application, Submitting, and Following Up 245
CHAPTER 18: Checking Off the Mandatory Requirements 247
CHAPTER 19: Knowing What to Do after Submitting Your Application 261
CHAPTER 20: Winning or Losing: What’s Next? 271
CHAPTER 21: Requesting Matching Funds and Other Goodies from Corporate Grant Makers 281
Part 6: The Part of Tens 291
CHAPTER 22: Ten e-Grant Tips 293
CHAPTER 23: Ten Steps to Becoming a Grant-Writing Consultant 299
CHAPTER 24: Ten Ways to Continue Building Your Grant-Writing Skills 305
Index 309
Despre autor
Dr. Beverly A. Browning, MPA, DBA, is a grant writing course developer who has been consulting in the areas of grant writing, contract bid responses, and organizational development for 43 years. She has assisted clients throughout the United States in receiving awards of more than $430 million.
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