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
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.
Written for anyone in higher education who is responsible for submitting and running a grant-funded project, Grant Seeking in Higher Education offers a hands-on resource for developing and managing the grant process from start to finish. Step by step, the authors will help you to identify and sort through potential sponsors, tap into campus support that is already in place, and prepare to write a targeted grant proposal that can generate results. Once you have completed the research, the book outlines the keys to writing a winning proposal, including an effective proposal narrative, thorough budget, and readable proposal package. To give grant seekers an extra edge, the book contains a toolkit of tested materials. These proven tools templates, examples, and cheat sheets are designed to help you approach your project as a grants professional would. Grant Seeking in Higher Education also spotlights the need for academic leaders to create a campuswide culture that fosters efficient and effective grant seeking. Praise for Grant Seeking in Higher Education "This book realistically provides great advice on proposal development and grants management. Additionally, readers receive a bonus as the authors have included some very helpful tools and templates that have assisted them in their grant endeavors." Gail Vertz, chief executive officer, Grant Professionals Association "This book is well researched, especially with regard to issues of collaboration, helpfully organized, and chock-full of practical advice a must-have for any research development professional's bookcase!" Holly Falk-Krzesinski, founding president, National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP)
This resource for novice and experienced practitioners identifies some of the attitudes that can prevent grant writers from writing effective proposals and offers suggestions for moving proposals towards acceptance. A number of supplementary materials are found in the appendix, including a sample p
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
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 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.
In 101 Tips for Aspiring Grant Writers, you get access to the tips and secrets of a highly successful professional grant writer. The tips are divided into categories that walk you through a typical grant proposal: General Tips, Expressing Need, Goals and Objectives, Program Design, Management Plan, Personnel, Evaluation, Budget, Editing, Formatting, Assembly and Mailing, Ethics, and Finding Grants. This is the book you would read cover to cover as you get started with grant writing and keep next to your computer as a reference to help you as your work your way through a proposal. Whether you are a newcomer to grant writing or a seasoned veteran, there are tips in this book that will benefit your work.
