From the Book - Sixth edition.
pt. 1. Getting started with grant writing
pt. 2. Digging up grant-funding opportunities
pt. 3. Maximizing your chances of winning a grant
pt. 4. Following the funder's guidelines
pt. 5. Triple-checking your application, submitting, and following up
From the Book - Fifth edition.
Getting started with grant writing. Grant writing 101 ; Thinking strategically to improve your odds of success ; Arming yourself with the knowledge of what funders want
Digging up grant funding opportunities. Investigating the government options ; Exploring grants.gov ; Researching potential private sector funders ; Finding grant monies for individuals and businesses ; Seeking funds for international projects
Maximizing your chances of scoring a grant award. Assessing federal grant opportunities for your agency ; Peering into the peer review process ; Selling your grant application with storytelling
Writing to win. Proviging supporting documentation ; Documenting your organization's history and capabilities ; Building a strong statement of need ; Presenting the program design section: the core of your application ; Managing the management and assets ; Connecting the solutions to the budget request line items
Submitting your application and navigating what comes next. Checking the checklist and the content ; Taking the necessary steps after applying ; Moving forward after a win or a rejection ; Securing matching funds and other goodies from corporations
The part of tens. Ten reputation-building tricks ; Ten ways to prove you're an ethical grant writer ; Ten ways to secure peer review opportunities.
From the Book+CD-ROM - Fourth edition.
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.