From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing Written by two expert authors who have won millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, this is the essential book on securing grants. It provides comprehensive, step-by-step guide for grant writers, including vital up-to-the minute interviews with grant-makers, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking grants in today's difficult economic climate. The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need includes: Concrete suggestions for developing each section of a proposal Hands-on exercises that let you practice what you learn A glossary of terms Conversations with grant-makers on why they award grants...and why they don't Insights into how grant-awarding is affected by shifts in the economy
Guide to Effective Grant Writing: How to Write a Successful NIH Grant is written to help the 100,000+ post-graduate students and professionals who need to write effective proposals for grants. There is little or no formal teaching about the process of writing grants for NIH, and many grant applications are rejected due to poor writing and weak formulation of ideas. Procuring grant funding is the central key to survival for any academic researcher in the biological sciences; thus, being able to write a proposal that effectively illustrates one's ideas is essential. Covering all aspects of the proposal process, from the most basic questions about form and style to the task of seeking funding, this volume offers clear advice backed up with excellent examples. Included are a number of specimen proposals to help shed light on the important issues surrounding the writing of proposals. The Guide is a clear, straight-forward, and reader-friendly tool. Guide to Effective Grant Writing: How to Write a Successful NIH Grant Writing is based on Dr. Yang's extensive experience serving on NIH grant review panels; it covers the common mistakes and problems he routinely witnesses while reviewing grants.
Get Tips, Tools, & Templates to Win Grants! Grant writing shouldn't feel like a trip to the dentist. Take the pain out of the process with this innovative and fun, yes fun, guide. Learn all the inside tips and tools of the grant-writing trade in this easy-to-read and upbeat book.This book is definitely for you if: -You break out in a cold sweat when your boss mentions the word 'grant'.-You've been tempted to throw your computer against the wall while writing a grant.-You happily tell stakeholders there's plenty of grants out there ... but haven't the faintest idea how to write and get one!-You think you can send out a bog-standard letter to a bunch of organizations and get funded.-Your eyes glaze over when you're presented with grant writing jargon and acronyms.-Your organization's grant success A-game has recently slipped and needs a good 'ole boost.-You find yourself saying, "Aargh!" a lot while doing any or all the above.If these things resonate with you, The Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing: Tips, Tools, & Templates to Write Winning Grants is your savior. It's a proven step-by-step system to help you write competitive grants. Holly Rustick has secured millions and millions of dollars for organizations worldwide, and in this workbook, she shares her proven G.R.A.N.T.S. formula with you. What you will learn from this book:1.The myths and truths about grants 2.The different grant categories 3.The grant mindset 4.The five basic parts of writing a grant 5. The G.R.A.N.T.S. formulaBonuses: Resources, templates, and a video series! Are you ready to become a grant writing master? C'mon, what have you got to lose? Oh right, all that grant money! "An amazing read for those seeking grant opportunities. Easy to read examples to jolt your creative juices, and templates to keep your own grant application moving along in forward motion! I only WISH this book had been around when I first stepped into the non-profit and grant writing world! Thanks, Holly, for making this often-dreaded task no longer as daunting as it once was!" Katie Brown, Independent ConsultantWould you like to know more?Download and learn how to win grants! Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button!"I encourage all nonprofit staff to have this workbook in their arsenal and to use and fill it in BEFORE you need it. That is my secret weapon in being prepared. Your skills, tips, tools and worksheets - all now in your workbook - helped PEP, Inc. do that. I thank you for sharing your awesome skills and for helping us grow. Well done, Holly!" Leone Rohr, Executive Director of Parents Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities
The Artist’s Guide to Grant Writing is designed to transform readers from starving artists fumbling to get by into working artists who confidently tap into all the resources at their disposal. Written in an engaging and down-to-earth tone, this comprehensive guide includes time-tested strategies, anecdotes from successful grant writers, and tips from grant officers and fundraising specialists. The book is targeted at both professional and aspiring writers, performers, and visual artists who need concrete information about how to write winning grant applications and fundraise creatively so that they can finance their artistic dreams.
Grant Writing For Dummies, 3rd Edition serves as a one-stop reference for readers who are new to the grant writing process or who have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties. It offers 25 percent new and revised material covering the latest changes to the grant writing process as well as a listing of where to apply for grants. Grant writers will find: The latest language, terms, and phrases to use on the job or in proposals. Ways to target the best websites to upload and download the latest and user-friendly application forms and writing guidelines. Major expansion on the peer review process and how it helps improve one's grant writing skills and successes. One-stop funding websites, and state agencies that publish grant funding opportunity announcements for seekers who struggle to find opportunities. New to third edition.
The Complete Writing Guide implements the very latest technical information on NIH grants submission, covers the most competitive awards, and reviews key strategies for writing successful NIH grants in the behavioral sciences. The book provides a step-by-step guide and can help even the most seasoned grant writer achieve a higher level of proficiency writing and submitting federal grants.
This fully updated and revised edition of a classic guide to grant writing for health and human service professionals reflects the two major changes in the field: new NIH application processes and an increased emphasis on interprofessional and team approaches to science. New case examples reflect grant writing strategies for a great variety of health and human service professions, and the text includes an enhanced focus on online methods for organizing grant submissions. A new section on special considerations for submitting grants addresses specific types of research including community-based participatory research, mixed methods, behavioral intervention research, and dissertation and , mentorship proposals. The new chapter on common writing challenges and solutions provides examples of strong and weak statements and highlights the importance of writing with precision. Additionally, this new edition provides an expanded section on post-award requirements and links to NIH videos about grant writing. Written for individuals in both academic and practice settings, the guide addresses, step-by-step, the fundamental principles for effectively securing funding. It is the only book to provide grant-writing information that encompasses many disciplines and to focus on building a research career with grant writing as a step-by-step process. It provides detailed, time-tested strategies for building an investigative team, highlights the challenges of collaboration, and describes how to determine the expertise needed for a team and the roles of co-investigators. The book addresses the needs of both novice and more experienced researchers. New to the Fourth Edition: Reflects recent changes to the field including an emphasis on interprofessional approaches to science and new NIH application processes Offers additional case examples relevant to social work, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, and occupational, physical, and speech therapies Provides links to NIH websites containing videos on grant writing Includes chapter opener objectives Expands section on post-award requirements Focuses on electronic mechanisms for organizing grant submissions
The definitive how-to guide covering every aspect of writing a grant proposal. Drawing on 60 years of experience in the fields of nonprofits, grantwriting and grantmaking. The authors take the reader step by step through the entire process from planning, (getting started, assessment of capability, development of the ideas, and finding source solutions), to writing and submitting the proposal (title pages, abstracts, the purposes of need, procedures, evaluations, qualifications, budget and review, submission, notifications and renewal). Numerous checklists, useful websites, and other valuable tools help keep the reader informed.
Welcome to THE For-Profit Grant Writing Guide. First things first-no, that is not a typo in the title. This book is, in fact, a guide to "for-profit" grant writing. Many well-established grant professionals and business leaders don't even know there are grants available to for-profit organizations, let alone how to apply for them. But, now that you've found this title, and you're aware that for-profit grants exist, you're already one step ahead of those other, well-established professionals-and one step closer to achieving your own professional goals. Easy to read and easy to use, this guidebook helps for-profit leaders and grant writers who are looking to expand their business and maximize their company's financial potential. It introduces you to the available for-profit grants, details how to find and apply for them, and explains how to avoid some of the common roadblocks or pitfalls you may encounter in the process. Written by a seasoned businesswoman and certified grant-writing professional, THE For-Profit Grant Writing Guide takes a fresh, lighthearted approach to an otherwise heavy topic and is based on practical, hands-on experience. A variety of examples, case studies, and illustrations are provided to enhance your reading experience and your knowledge.
