Grant Writing For Dummies

As the amount of established granting foundations increases, more money becomes available, but the application process can be long, tedious, and is always highly competitive. This title guides readers through the entire grant-winning process and provides consumers with 25% new and updated material in order to stay current with application protocol and new grant opportunities. Updated information includes: Advice for NGOs (non-government organizations) and NPOs (non-profit organizations) seeking assistance in the non-domestic grant arena Applying online for e-grants;

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Knowing Who Wants What: Preliminary Documents.

At a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Getting Started with Grant Writing; Chapter 1: Grant Writing 101; Getting Up to Speed on Grant-Seeking Basics; Recognizing the Value of a Funding Development Plan; Connecting to Public Sector Grant-Making Agencies; Scoping Out Sources of Private Sector Grants; Understanding What Goes into a Submission; Checking All Requirements for Grant Submission; Yes, No, Maybe: Tracking Submissions and Their Status

Jumping for Joy or Starting All Over?Chapter 2: Thinking Strategically to Improve Your Odds of Success; Building the All-Important Funding Plan; Maximizing Your Chances for Success; Chapter 3: Arming Yourself with the Knowledge of What Funders Want; Giving Funders the Critical Details They Expect; Submitting Requested Attachments to Your Funding Request; Part II: Digging Up Grant Funding Opportunities; Chapter 4: Investigating the Government Options; Looking for Money at Home First via State and Local Agencies; Examining the Types of Federal Grants

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