Grant Writing for Dummies, 5th Edition
Published on 31. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-118-83466-4 (ISBN)
Description
Learn to: * Navigate federal grant databases and apply online for grants * Find the most current public and private sector grant opportunities * Create strong statements of need * Submit applications that meet funders expectations Your comprehensive guide to finding and winning grant monies Grant writing can be quite daunting, but this complete guide provides you with everything you need to get started with your application right away! Use this resource, including new and updated material, to move through the entire grant-writing process and apply for some of the billions of dollars available from public and private sector sources.
* Grant writing 101 get an easy-to-understand introduction to the ins and outs of grants, including who funds them and how to receive them * Know what funders want discover the many grant-making organizations throughout the world and how to tailor your message to what your prospects expect * Tug on reviewers heartstrings find out how to tell your story so peer reviewers award your application the maximum number of points * The write stuff explore writing techniques to create powerful, successful applications and proposals that convey your need for grant funding Go online and find templates for request letters, executive summaries, logic models, budget summary tables, and more Open the book and find: * How to connect with grant-making agencies * What goes into a grant submission * How to build a great funding plan * An overview of the peer review process * A helpful checklist to make sure all the pieces are in place * How to navigate federal grant websites * Compelling words to use in applications * Advice on requesting matching funds and other items
* Grant writing 101 get an easy-to-understand introduction to the ins and outs of grants, including who funds them and how to receive them * Know what funders want discover the many grant-making organizations throughout the world and how to tailor your message to what your prospects expect * Tug on reviewers heartstrings find out how to tell your story so peer reviewers award your application the maximum number of points * The write stuff explore writing techniques to create powerful, successful applications and proposals that convey your need for grant funding Go online and find templates for request letters, executive summaries, logic models, budget summary tables, and more Open the book and find: * How to connect with grant-making agencies * What goes into a grant submission * How to build a great funding plan * An overview of the peer review process * A helpful checklist to make sure all the pieces are in place * How to navigate federal grant websites * Compelling words to use in applications * Advice on requesting matching funds and other items
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-118-83466-4 (9781118834664)
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Beverly A. Browning
Grant Writing For Dummies
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11/2016
6th Edition
Wiley
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Beverly A. Browning
Grant Writing For Dummies
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03/2014
5th Edition
Wiley
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Beverly A. Browning
Grant Writing For Dummies
E-Book
03/2014
5th Edition
Wiley
€18.99
Available for download
Person
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 23 years. She has assisted clients throughout the United States in receiving awards of more than $100 million.
Content
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Grant Writing 5 Chapter 1: Grant Writing 101 7 Chapter 2: Thinking Strategically to Improve Your Odds of Success 21 Chapter 3: Arming Yourself with the Knowledge of What Funders Want 33 Part II: Digging Up Grant Funding Opportunities 45 Chapter 4: Investigating the Government Options 47 Chapter 5: Exploring Grantsgov 59 Chapter 6: Researching Potential Private Sector Funders 73 Chapter 7: Finding Grant Monies for Individuals and Businesses 87 Chapter 8: Seeking Funds for International Projects 95 Part III: Maximizing Your Chances of Scoring a Grant Award 101 Chapter 9: Assessing Federal Grant Opportunities for Your Agency 103 Chapter 10: Peering into the Peer Review Process 117 Chapter 11: Selling Your Grant Application with Storytelling 133 Part IV: Writing to Win 143 Chapter 12: Providing Supporting Documentation 145 Chapter 13: Documenting Your Organization s History and Capabilities 161 Chapter 14: Building a Strong Statement of Need 173 Chapter 15: Presenting the Program Design Section: The Core of Your Application 183 Chapter 16: Managing the Management and Assets 205 Chapter 17: Connecting the Solutions to the Budget Request Line Items 217 Part V: Submitting Your Application and Navigating What Comes Next 239 Chapter 18: Checking the Checklist and the Content 241 Chapter 19: Taking the Necessary Steps after Applying 255 Chapter 20: Moving Forward after a Win or a Rejection 263 Chapter 21: Securing Matching Funds and Other Goodies from Corporations 273 Part VI: The Part of Tens 281 Chapter 22: Ten Reputation-Building Tricks 283 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Prove You re an Ethical Grant Writer 289 Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Secure Peer Review Opportunities 293 Index 299