Grant Writing For Dummies

**An all-in-one guide to locating and securing available grants**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. __Grant Writing For Dummies__ guides you through the entire grant-winning process and helps you stay current with application protocol and new grant opportunities to find a piece of the available $500 billion in government grants. If you're new to the grant writing process or have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties, __Grant Writing For Dummies__ gives you fast and easy access to discover how to separate yourself from the pack and secure your grant in a slow, post-recession economy; advice for NGOs (non-government organizations) and NPOs (non-profit organizations) seeking assistance in the non-domestic grant arena; information on applying online for e-grants; formatting suggestions for a clean and organized e-application; step-by-step instruction for registering with and using Grants.gov, the largest online federal grant database; lists and recommendations for up-to-date grant opportunities via newly created Web sites and databases; strategic advice for grant writers during research, program design, and the application process, in order to keep current with the increasing expectations of granting boards; and more. * Interactive CD is packed with sample materials and templates to get you started on your proposals * Ready-to-use phrases for every successful proposal * Guidance on locating available grants, carefully applying, and ultimately winning grants for both non-profit and for-profit grant seekers __Grant Writing For Dummies__ provides you with invaluable guidance and the knowledge and know-how to give yourself the best chance to win grants. An all-in-one guide to locating and securing available grants 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. Grant Writing For Dummies guides you through the entire grant-winning process and helps you stay current with application protocol and new grant opportunities to find a piece of the available $500 billion in government grants. If you're new to the grant writing process or have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties, Grant Writing For Dummies gives you fast and easy access to discover how to separate yourself from the pack and secure your grant in a slow, post-recession economy; advice for NGOs (non-government organizations) and NPOs (non-profit organizations) seeking assistance in the non-domestic grant arena; information on applying online for e-grants; formatting suggestions for a clean and organized e-application; step-by-step instruction for registering with and using Grants.gov, the largest online federal grant database; lists and recommendations for up-to-date grant opportunities via newly created Web sites and databases; strategic advice for grant writers during research, program design, and the application process, in order to keep current with the increasing expectations of granting boards; and more. Interactive CD is packed with sample materials and templates to get you started on your proposals Ready-to-use phrases for every successful proposal Guidance on locating available grants, carefully applying, and ultimately winning grants for both non-profit and for-profit grant seekers Grant Writing For Dummies provides you with invaluable guidance and the knowledge and know-how to give yourself the best chance to win grants. 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.

Grant Writing For Dummies, 3rd Edition serves as a one-stop reference for readers who are new to the grant writing process or who have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties. It offers 25 percent new and revised material covering the latest changes to the grant writing process as well as a listing of where to apply for grants. Grant writers will find:

• The latest language, terms, and phrases to use on the job or in proposals.
• Ways to target the best websites to upload and download the latest and user-friendly application forms and writing guidelines.
• Major expansion on the peer review process and how it helps improve one's grant writing skills and successes.
• One-stop funding websites, and state agencies that publish grant funding opportunity announcements for seekers who struggle to find opportunities. New to third edition.

"'Grant Writing For Dummies' 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. If you're new to the grant-writing process or have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties, 'Grant Writing For Dummies' shows you how to separate yourself from the pack and secure your grant in a slow, post-recession economy"--Page 4 of cover 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.