Chapter 1

Grantwriting Basics for Beginners

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Diving into grantwriting basics

Bullet Creating a funding development plan

Bullet Finding foundation and government grants

Bullet Meeting submission requirements

Bullet Preparing for acceptance or rejection

If I had a dollar for every call and email I received from everyone and every organization wanting to pursue grant funding, I’d be super rich. I can actually recite the response that I regretfully have to give most inquirers.

In this chapter, I give you an overview of everything grant related and encourage you to read on through each chapter to get the full picture of every aspect of the grantwriting journey. If you have always wanted to learn more about grant writing, want to build relationships with potential funders, learn how to connect with your elected officials to stay in the know about federal grantfunding opportunities, and secure funding, this is the only book written to put you in the driver’s seat on your journey. Get out your highlighters ...

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