Proposal Planning & Writing: Third Edition (Grantselect) (Paperback)

by Lynn E. Miner (Author), Jeremy T. Miner (Author)

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Review
“Of particular help for small and medium sized public libraries that can afford only a few grant seeking resources. All collections can benefit, as the advice and directions offered enable novice grant seekers to see an overview with specifics to get moving.”–Christian Library Journal

Product Description
Writing proposals to win grant funding can be daunting, difficult, and time-consuming. This clearly written, reassuring book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions to guide readers through the maze of grantseeking for all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs, to grants from private foundations and corporations. Particular attention is paid to using the computer and the Internet to help in applying for grants.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; 3 edition (February 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573564982
• ISBN-13: 978-1573564984
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #619,441 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Info for Grantwriters!, July 26, 2005

By	Virginia Allain "(retired librarian)" (Poinciana, FL) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

This book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions on how to write all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs to grants from private foundations and corporations. More than 300 Web sites are described, as is the use of search engines to develop better proposals. The authors also present scores of concrete writing examples and time-saving tips from successful grantseekers. (summary by South Texas Library System)
The author, Miner, has an online newsletter (Grantseeker Tips) as well, that I've subscribed to for years. Her advice is very practical and to the point. You can't go wrong with this book to guide you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The one to get for foundation and NIH grants, July 2, 2005

By	N. Shah "NYUNYC" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Proposal Planning and Writing (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

The general advice provided in this book is invaluable. After reading it cover to cover, I still revisit the main sections every time before writing an important grant. There are key bits of knowledge provided that will serve you well, and like EB White's "Elements of Style," Miner and Miner can be recommended without hesitation. Finally, this book is much more useful than both the "Dummies" grant writing book and "Foundation Center" guide.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great samples, October 30, 2007

By	Elisabeth Michelle White (Newport News, VA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I took a grant writing class in college and this was one of the textbooks used. It's a good resource. It gives samples of different types of proposals, tells you how to write them, and also gives a list of resources. Pretty much a self-teaching book, you don't really need a class to use it.