Grant Writing For Dummies

Introduction. PART I: Powering Up with Grant Basics. Chapter 1: Getting Smart, Getting Money. Chapter 2: Searching for Government Grants. Chapter 3: Federal Grant Application Kits and Tidbits. Chapter 4: Using a Funding Plan to Raise Your Hit Rate. Chapter 5: Harvesting Critical Information on Foundations and Corporations. Chapter 6: Talking the Talk of Grant Writing. PART II: Understanding the Rules of the Grants Game. Chapter 7: Preparing for Review Criteria of Government (and Other) Grants. Chapter 8: Writing to Meet the Review Criteria of Government Grants. Chapter 9: Words that Work and Win Grant Funds. PART III: Putting Together Your Grant Application. Chapter 10: Fashioning the Little Essentials: Cover Letters, Abstracts, and Such. Chapter 11: Putting the Spotlight on Your Organization. Chapter 12: Conveying Your Need for Grant Funds. Chapter 13: Demonstrating How Grant Funds Will Be Used: The Plan of Action. Chapter 14: Profiling Personnel, Resources, and Equity. Chapter 15: Writing the Evaluation Plan Section of the Narrative. Chapter 16: Presenting the Budget. PART IV: Reaching the Finish Line with Your Grant Application. Chapter 17: Counting Down to Deadline: What to Check before Launch. Chapter 18: Submitting Your Information Electronically. Chapter 19: Cleaning Up and Following Up. Chapter 20: Win or Lose How to Play the Next Card. Chapter 21: Using a Letter to Ask for Goods or Services. Chapter 22: Exploring for International Funds. PART V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Personalize Your Request. Chapter 24: Ten Grant Writing No-Nos. Chapter 25: Ten Data Collection Tips. Chapter 26: Ten Tips for Organizing Your Writing. Chapter 27: Ten Tips for Handling a Rejection Letter. Appendix: Two Complete Examples of Grant Application Narratives. Index. Book Registration Information.