Book description
Write award-winning grant proposals that build organizational capacity!
For nonprofit and for-profit firms alike, grants can be a singular generator of growth and impact. But many leaders are intimidated and confused by the sometimes-complex grant application process. The truth, however, is that anyone can learn to write and send a powerful grant letter with the right help.
In Grant Writing For Dummies, Dr. Beverly Browning draws on over four decades of experience writing grant applications and training grant writers to deliver a comprehensive and easy-to-follow roadmap to drafting and submitting grant applications that get funded. You’ll learn to craft the strongest application possible, find the best sources of funding from online databases, and present a realistic project budget plan.
You’ll also find:
- Example types of funding requests that demonstrate how to apply the concepts discussed in the book
- New and updated material walking you through the entire grant-writing process, from beginning to end
- Writing techniques that capture the imaginations of grant reviewers who decide which applicants walk away empty-handed and which ones receive cash
Whether you’re looking to fund your nonprofit, grow your business, or develop your research venture, you’ll find the guidance you need in Grant Writing For Dummies.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
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Part 1: Getting Started with Everything Grants
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Chapter 1: Grantwriting Basics for Beginners
- Orienting Yourself on Grantseeking Basics
- Recognizing the Purpose of a Funding Development Plan
- Connecting to Public-Sector Grantmaking Agencies
- Researching Private-Sector Grants
- Getting Acquainted with Grant Submission Requirements
- Making a List and Checking It Twice
- Tracking Your Submission Status
- Jumping for Joy or Starting All Over?
- Chapter 2: Preparing for Successful Grantseeking
- Chapter 3: Understanding Grantmaking Entities Expectations
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Chapter 1: Grantwriting Basics for Beginners
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Part 2: Researching Grantfunding Opportunities
- Chapter 4: Venturing into Public-Sector Grants
- Chapter 5: Navigating the Federal Grant Submission Portals
- Chapter 6: Researching Potential Private-Sector Funders
- Chapter 7: Finding Legitimate Grants for Individuals and Businesses
- Chapter 8: Finding Grants for Academia and Fellowships
- Chapter 9: Identifying Funds for Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Part 3: Maximizing Your Chances of Winning a Grant Award
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Part 4: Following the Funder’s Guidelines
- Chapter 13: Preparing Preliminary Documents
- Chapter 14: Developing the Organizational History and Capability Boilerplate Narrative
- Chapter 15: Validating Your Needs with a Compelling Narrative
- Chapter 16: Incorporating Best Practices to Build the Program Design Narrative
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Chapter 17: Preparing Project Management Plans and Sustainability Narratives
- Presenting the Project Management Team’s Credentials
- Articulating Qualifications
- Connecting Accountability and Responsibility to the Implementation Process
- Offering Up Cash and In-Kind Leveraging Resources for Matching Funds
- Demonstrating Federal Compliance in the Personnel Selection
- Writing the Sustainability Statement
- Chapter 18: Creating a Budget That Includes All the Funding You Need
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Part 5: Triple-Checking Your Application, Submitting, and Following Up
- Chapter 19: Checking Off the Mandatory Requirements for Compliance
- Chapter 20: Knowing What to Do after Submitting Your Application
- Chapter 21: Winning or Losing: What’s Next?
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Chapter 22: Requesting Matching Funds and Other Goodies from Corporate Grantmakers
- Recognizing What Corporations and Local Businesses Are Willing to Fund
- Making Initial Contact and Building a Relationship with Corporate Funders
- Building Relationships with Major Corporations and Business Funders
- Writing a Corporate Letter Request/Letter Proposal
- Following Up with Potential Corporate Funders
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Part 6: The Part of Tens
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Chapter 23: Ten e-Grant Tips
- Log In and Set Up a Password Immediately for Online Submissions
- Fill In Routine Organizational Information
- Review the Entire Online Application Template
- Copy and Re-Create the Template in a Word-Processing Program
- Adhere to Writing Limitations in Online Grant e-Portals
- Convey without Traditional Graphics
- Convey without Traditional Formatting
- Recheck the Funder’s Website Daily for Modifications to the Guidelines
- Confirm the Due Date Time and Time Zone
- Hit Submit
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Chapter 24: Ten Steps to Making Grant Writing Your Career
- Get Trained
- Research the Salary Ranges for Grantwriters
- Determine the Fees for Your Services as a Consultant
- Stay Updated on Grant Industry Trends
- Join a Professional Association and Get Certified
- Continue to Hone Your Research and Writing Skills
- Ask to Join a Grantwriting Team
- Get a Consulting Coach
- Use Updated Technology
- Network Like a Pro
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Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Continue Being Viewed as a Grant Professional
- Take on New Challenges
- Volunteer Your Services
- Become a Grant Research Specialist
- Become a Peer Reviewer
- Do Copyediting for Other Grantwriters
- Work with an Experienced Grantwriter
- Attend National Professional Development Training
- Review Successful Grant Applications Online
- Write and Publish Articles That Require Extensive Research
- Continue Your Formal Education
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Chapter 23: Ten e-Grant Tips
- Index
- About the Author
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Grant Writing For Dummies, 7th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2022
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119868071
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