Powering Up with Grant Basics
Getting Smart, Getting Money
Searching for Government Grants
Federal Grant Application Kits and Tidbits
Using a Funding Plan to Raise Your Hit Rate
Harvesting Critical Information on Foundations and Corporations
Talking the Talk of Grant Writing
Understanding the Rules of the Grants Game
Preparing for Review Criteria of Government (and Other) Grants
Writing to Meet the Review Criteria of Government Grants
Words that Work and Win Grant Funds
Putting Together Your Grant Application
Fashioning the Little Essentials: Cover Letters, Abstracts, and Such
Putting the Spotlight on Your Organization
Conveying Your Need for Grant Funds
Demonstrating How Grant Funds Will Be Used: The Plan of Action
Profiling Personnel, Resources, and Equity
Writing the Evaluation Plan Section of the Narrative
Reaching the Finish Line with Your Grant Application
Counting Down to Deadline: What to Check before Launch
Submitting Your Information Electronically
Cleaning Up and Following Up
Win or Lose - How to Play the Next Card
Using a Letter to Ask for Goods or Services
Exploring for International Funds
Ten Ways to Personalize Your Request
Ten Grant Writing No-No's
Ten Tips for Organizing Your Writing
Ten Tips for Handling a Rejection Letter
Appendix: Two Complete Examples of Grant Application Narratives.