Grant Writing For Dummies

Are you writing a grant application for the first time? Maybe you’re a veteran fundraiser looking to sharpen your grant writing skills. No matter how experienced you are at writing requests for money, people and organizations are not going to support you just because you’re in need.Grant Writing for Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you the most effective way to compose a grant proposal and get funding from governments, corporations, foundations, and more! This hands-on, step-by-step guide leads you through researching options, dealing with application forms, handling potential sponsors, and getting the money you need. Revised and up-to-date, this book covers everything you need to know to:Fill out federal grant application kitsWin grants from corporations and foundationsGain support from an individual grantorObtain grants from international fundsMeet the review criteria of government grants and contractsChoose the right word to win fundsMaster cover letters, abstracts, and moreLet prospective grantors know your dealPut the finishing touches on your applicationDemystifying the process of grant writing, this all-out guide gives you just the facts with no information withheld.