From the Book - 7th edition.
Getting started with everything grants. Grantwriting basics for beginners ; Preparing for successful grantseeking ; Understanding grantmaking entities expectations
Researching grantfunding opportunities. Venturing into public-sector grants ; Navigating the federal grant submission portals ; Researching potential private-sector funders ; Finding legitimate grants for individuals and businesses ; Finding grants for academia and fellowships ; Identifying funds for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
Maximizing your chances of winning a grant award. Finding federal grant opportunities that fit your needs ; Winning with peer review scoring factors ; Resuscitating your writing
Following the funder's guidelines. Preparing preliminary documents ; Developing the organizational history and capability boiler plate narrative ; Validating your needs with a compelling narrative ; Incorporating best practices to build the program design narrative ; Preparing project management plans ans sustainability narratives ; Creating a budget that includes all the funding you need
Triple-checking your application, submitting, and following up. Checking off the mandatory requirements for compliance ; Knowing what to do after submitting your application ; Winning or losing: what's next? ; Requesting matching funds and other goodies from corporate grantmakers
The part of tens. Ten e-grant tips ; Ten stops to making grant writing your career ; Ten ways to continue being viewed as a grant professional.
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.
Using the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance CorrectlyGetting to Know Grants.gov; Making Politicians Work for You; Chapter 5: Exploring Grants.gov; Navigating Grants.gov; Knowing Who's Eligible to Submit a Grant Application; Getting Registered on Grants.gov; Downloading and Uploading Applications on Grants.gov; Getting Familiar with Federal Grant Application Forms; Chapter 6: Researching Potential Private Sector Funders; Getting Started with Private Sector Grant Research; Wading Through the Best and the Rest of Private Funders; Scanning a Funder's Criteria.
Prioritizing Your Funding SourcesChapter 7: Finding Grant Monies for Individuals and Businesses; Pointing Out Who Awards Grants to Individuals; Locating Credible Grants for Your Start-Up Business; Seeking Business Expansion Monies; Chapter 8: Seeking Funds for International Projects; Officially Acquiring NGO Status; Finding Sources for International Funding; Playing by International Rules; Part III: Maximizing Your Chances of Scoring a Grant Award; Chapter 9: Assessing Federal Grant Opportunities for Your Agency; Walking Through a Federal Grant-Funding Announcement.
Examining the Review Criteria SectionFinding the Right Partners; Chapter 10: Peering into the Peer Review Process; Getting Past the Technical Review; Digesting the Peer Review Process; Writing What Peer Reviewers Want to Read
And Fund; Scouting Out Info on Your Topic; Asking Third-Party Evaluators for Help; Becoming a Peer Reviewer; Chapter 11: Selling Your Grant Application with Storytelling; Putting Life into Your Case Statement; Using Proven Techniques in Your Application; Scoring Big with a Dynamic Program Design; Part IV: Writing to Win; Chapter 12: Providing Supporting Documentation.