Grant Writing For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) [Paperback]

Beverly A. Browning (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2005 | Series: For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)

Are you writing a grant application for the first time? Maybe you’re a veteran fundraiser looking to sharpen your grant writing skills. No matter how experienced you are at writing requests for money, people and organizations are not going to support you just because you’re in need.

Grant Writing for Dummies, 2^nd Edition shows you the most effective way to compose a grant proposal and get funding from governments, corporations, foundations, and more! This hands-on, step-by-step guide leads you through researching options, dealing with application forms, handling potential sponsors, and getting the money you need. Revised and up-to-date, this book covers everything you need to know to:

• Fill out federal grant application kits
• Win grants from corporations and foundations
• Gain support from an individual grantor
• Obtain grants from international funds
• Meet the review criteria of government grants and contracts
• Choose the right word to win funds
• Master cover letters, abstracts, and more
• Let prospective grantors know your deal
• Put the finishing touches on your application

Demystifying the process of grant writing, this all-out guide gives you just the facts with no information withheld. You’ll get savvy tips on organizing your writing, developing your style, personalizing your requests, and how to handle your rejection and move forward. Also included is a complete example of a grant application narrative. With Grant Writing for Dummies, 2^nd Edition, you’ll be able to craft effective proposals and go for the gold!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Inside tips from a pro who's won $80 million in grants

The best up-to-date advice on getting 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. Thankfully, this up-to-date insider's guide shows you step-by-step how to research your options, deal with application forms, give prospective funding sources 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

About the Author

Bev Browning, a national grant writer and consultant with nearly two decades of experience, has won $80 million in grants. She is the author of a dozen grant-related publications and teaches online grant writing classes for Education To Go.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (June 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764584162
• ISBN-13: 978-0764584169
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 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: #100,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #79 in Books > Business & Investing > Skills > Business Writing

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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 "Domestic Zen" (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.