Grant Writing For Dummies [Paperback]

Beverly A. Browning (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470291133 | ISBN-13: 978-0470291139 | Publication Date: December 15, 2008 | Edition: 3

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.

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From the Back Cover

The bestselling guide to getting funding from governments, corporations, and foundations

Want to get a grant? This proven guide offers up-to-date advice on putting together a successful grant proposal — from researching your options to dealing with application forms to compiling a winning contract bid document. Whether you're a new grant writer or a veteran fundraiser, you'll see how to win more grant awards in an increasingly competitive funding environment.

• Get started with grant basics — understand the difference between grants and contracts, start the planning process, and manage the paperwork

• Show me the money — locate worldwide grantmaking organizations (whether public, private, or international) and get the dollars you need

• Play and win the grants game — demonstrate your need through powerful writing and convince peer reviewers to rate your application with the maximum points

• Write a competitive application narrative — prepare each section of your funding request, from the cover letter and abstract to each section of grant proposals and contract bids

• Increase your funding success rates — give funders the specifics they're looking for, build grant applicant credibility, and craft the Corporate Letter Request

Open the book and find:

• One-stop funding Web sites and state agencies that publish grant funding opportunity announcements

• The latest language, terms, and phrases to use on the job or in proposals

• Ways to recycle a rejected proposal

• Helpful chapters on project staffing, resources, equity, and budgets

• How to target the best Web sites to find the latest application forms and writing guidelines

• An example of a well-researched, well-written grant proposal

About the Author

Dr. Beverly A. Browning, MPA, DBA, a national grant writer and consultant with more than two decades of experience, has won more than $100 million in grants. She is the author of a dozen grant-related publications, teaches online grant writing classes for Education to Go, and is a member of and chapter resource developer for the American Association of Grant Professionals.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 3 edition (December 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470291133
• ISBN-13: 978-0470291139
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As Vice President of Grant Professional Services, Dr. Bev Browning shares her extensive knowledge and success with eCivis customers. She brings four decades of grant expertise that includes grant writing, contract bid responses, and organizational development. She is the author of dozens of grants-related publications, including Grant Writing For Dummies™ and Grant Writing for Educators. Dr. Browning holds an honorary doctorate in Business Administration from Bridgewater University, a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor's in the Management of Human Resources from Spring Arbor College. She is a member of the Grant Professionals Association and has been a frequent presenter at their national conferences. Dr. Browning has won more than $350 million in grant and contract bid awards. She is also a course developer for www.ed2go.com and teaches Advanced Proposal Writing and Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant to thousands of students annually in her online classes.

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Customer Reviews

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131 of 132 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING INFORMATION!, December 30, 2001

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Jill M. Sullivan "sully" (Tempe, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grant Writing for Dummies (Paperback)

I've been writing grants on my own for a few years with a very high success rate. I bought this book because I am about to embark on writing some large requests for foundation and federal funding. I was hoping to learn a few more tips from an expert. Boy did I get my money's worth! I wish I would have read this book before I wrote my first grant! There are tons of tips. The book is well written in a smart format that makes it quick and easy to read. I'll definitely use it for a reference text for years to come. Thanks Beverly Browning!

111 of 112 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars clear, precise and easy to use, October 18, 2002

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StalkingGhostBear "collecting dust" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grant Writing for Dummies (Paperback)

I was struggling through a master's level grant writing course and hitting snag after snag in my own grant writing project. The text books for the course provided contradictory and confusing information that on the whole did not apply to the actual process of grant writing. I gave up and purchased Grant Writing for Dummie. I only wish I had gotten this book earlier. The book is well organized and walks you through the often convoluted process of researching, writing and submitting grant proposals. I appreciated the clear writing and colorful examples of how to phrase and document a grant proposal. I recommended the book to the professor but he was less than enthusiastic about the idea of replacing the standard class textbooks.

164 of 169 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Non-Profit Handbook for Excellence, July 26, 2002

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Michelle Johnson "JoyfulKeeping" (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grant Writing for Dummies (Paperback)

When approached to provide grant writing services, I thought I couldn't do it, then I found this book.

After purchasing, I picked a day to study this book completely and found it wasn't needed. The best feature is the easy reference format, I could simply flip to what I needed and work from there.

The web site listings, foundation break-downs and overall content got me on the right track.

This book will be helpful only if you are seeking a grant for a non-profit. I searched elsewhere for information on sponsorships and other available funding.

What is offered are the absolute basics for getting started on grant writing. Companies will not give your paper or proposal a second glance if you don't take the time to research their specific guidelines.

Buy this book, do your homework and you just might get that grant. It's a far better investment than the internet rip-offs for thirty of more dollars that claim to tell you how to get a grant.

From experience, I'll tell you now, there are no guarantees, each company decides, and this book will be a foot in the door.