Write Grants, Get Money [Paperback]

Cynthia Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2002 | ISBN-10: 1586830252 | ISBN-13: 978-1586830250

This comprehensive handbook for school librarians and educators includes everything readers need to know to write winning grants. The book also includes a valuable CD of examples of actual funded grants, sample resumes and sample fund raising materials.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

This down-to-earth, practical handbook incorporates many of the collaborative activities recommended by the American Association of School Librarians national standards, Information Power. The step-by-step instructions will serve novices and experienced grant writers. The author's advice about reading grants to gain experience is excellent. Developing a plan, identifying the need, writing, rewriting, and rewriting again are all encouraged. The ideas, encouragement, and guidelines apply to any grant application process. Readers would do well to become acquainted with the 12 appendixes as soon as possible; the online journals and Web sites listed are invaluable resources. However, there is a lack of information about state agencies. Many times federal money flows through these agencies, which aren't listed. The other omission is a discussion of "outcomes." More and more frequently grants require that the applicant indicate what difference the monies will make to students. What changes will result if this program is funded? Will reading scores increase? Will parents use the library? Despite these drawbacks, this title is a useful addition.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Review

This practical, grant-writing manual will prove invaluable to both novice and experienced grant writers. Written clearly and concisely, this title outlines the grant-writing process step by step, from generating ideas to the nuts and bolts of writing an effective proposal. This new edition emphasizes evaluation and student outcomes as essential components of every grant. The chapter on locating grants is extensive and includes resources, search tips, as well as state and federal grant information. The key to success, according to the authors, is threefold: reading grants, creating a grant-writing team, and editing. The last few chapters deal with successes and failures as well as following through once the process is complete. Multiple appendices provide a plethora of supplemental information such as resources on grant writing, Web sites, awards and contests, listservs for media specialists, and a sample grant proposal format. The accompanying CD provides sample grants, resumes, and a PowerPoint presentation on grant writing. This book makes grant writing as simple as its title. Glossary. Index. Highly Recommended. Theresa Metter, Media Specialist, Valley View High School, Germantown, Ohio --Library Media Connection --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Linworth Pub Co (2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586830252
• ISBN-13: 978-1586830250
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,652,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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