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Beverly A. Browning (Author)
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0764553070 978-0764553073 March 5, 2001 Updated
Grant writing skills are essential in gaining funding from government and foundation grants for a nonprofit organization. In the past, there were no college degrees in grant writing and very few, if any, books on how to write a grant. The process of learning how to write a grant was mostly trial and error, but times have changed. Today, grant writing is a science – a skill that reflects a precise application of facts or principles.

Grant Writing For Dummies can help anyone who has to seek and secure grant funds in order to keep an agency’s doors open for business or to fund a special project. This reference guide is also for people who want to make a career of freelance grant writing. The easy-to-use format, thorough approach, clear advice, and voice of experience will help anyone to:

  • Get the scoop on government and foundation grants
  • Go for the gold with multiple grant requests
  • Make the case for your grant request
  • Use words that make founders say “yes”

Figure out the rules of the grants game to put together your grant application. Reach your goal of receiving funding for your organization from a government or foundation grant. Grant Writing For Dummies also covers the following topics and more:

  • Searching for government grants
  • Conveying your needs for grant funds
  • Fashioning the essentials such as cover letters and abstracts
  • Presenting the budget
  • Double-checking your grant proposal or application before you submit it
  • Win or lose – how to play your next card

Every year, the federal government distributes billions of dollars in grant money to nonprofit organizations. Grant Writing For Dummies guides you along your quest for funding with all the essential information you need to achieve success.



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Praise for Grant Writing For Dummies "The book's easy-to-use format, thorough approach, and clear and experienced advice make it seem as if Browning is providing a one-on-one tutorial." ?Arlene Krebs, President of New Orbit Communications

"Takes the intimidation out of the grant writing process.... Be prepared for the thrill, excitement, and relief of having your project funded." ?Vanessa Buhs, CEO, Renaissance West Inc., a grant writing/grant management firm

Inside tips from a pro who's won $40 million in grants

The fun and easy way to get funding from governments, corporations, and foundations Whether you're a first-time grant writer or a veteran fundraiser, putting together a grant proposal can be a daunting task. Relax! This friendly insider's guide shows you step-by-step how to research your options, deal with application forms, give prospective funders the specifics they're looking for ? and get the money you need.

Discover how to: Get the scoop on government grants Go for the gold with multiple grant requests Make the case for your grant request Use words that make funders say "yes" Recycle a rejected proposal

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About the Author

Bev Browning's grants consulting firm, Bev Browning & Associates, has a 90 percent success rate and has secured more than $40 million in grants for its clients since 1986.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; Updated edition (March 5, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764553070
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764553073
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #731,010 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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Dr. Beverly A. Browning (Dr. Bev)
Vice President
Grants Professional Services
eCivis, Inc.
grantwriter@ecivis.com

 

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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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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!
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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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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.
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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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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.

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When I first decided to pursue grant writing for a living, my colleagues in the field told me that I needed a day job - that I'd never make a living, because there simply wasn't enough work for a full-time freelancer. Read the first page
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grant application narrative, grant application format, health care consortium, state grant applications, grant application guidelines, grant narrative, federal grant applications, fiscal sponsor, grant reader, federal grant monies, corporate funders, application kit, grant announcements, funding search, budget narrative, grant application forms, grant guidelines, third party evaluator, grant reviewer, grant applicant, grant writer, grant writing, requesting funding, budget section, grant competition
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Federal Register, United States, The Safe Place, Jefferson County, Common Grant Application, National Network of Grantmakers, Internal Revenue Service, Hurtful County, Just Help Youth Center, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Language Arts, Community Learning Network, English Literacy, Fashioning the Little Essentials, Hazardous Materials Training Center, Personalize Your Request, Reaching the Finish Line, Submitting Your Information Electronically, Ten Ways, Uncle Sam, United Way
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