Grant Writing For Dummies

Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part I: Getting Started with Grant Writing
	Chapter 1: Grant Writing 101
		Getting Up to Speed on Grant-Seeking Basics
		Recognizing the Value of a Funding Development Plan
		Connecting to Public Sector Grant-Making Agencies
		Scoping Out Sources of Private Sector Grants
		Understanding What Goes into a Submission
		Checking All Requirements for Grant Submission
		Yes, No, Maybe: Tracking Submissions and Their Status
		Jumping for Joy or Starting All Over?
	Chapter 2: Thinking Strategically to Improve Your Odds of Success
		Building the All-Important Funding Plan
		Maximizing Your Chances for Success
	Chapter 3: Arming Yourself with the Knowledge of What Funders Want
		Giving Funders the Critical Details They Expect
		Submitting Requested Attachments to Your Funding Request
Part II: Digging Up Grant Funding Opportunities
	Chapter 4: Investigating the Government Options
		Looking for Money at Home First via State and Local Agencies
		Examining the Types of Federal Grants
		Using the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Correctly
		Getting to Know Grants.gov
		Making Politicians Work for You
	Chapter 5: Exploring Grants.gov
		Navigating Grants.gov
		Knowing Who’s Eligible to Submit a Grant Application
		Getting Registered on Grants.gov
		Downloading and Uploading Applications on Grants.gov
		Getting Familiar with Federal Grant Application Forms
	Chapter 6: Researching Potential Private Sector Funders
		Getting Started with Private Sector Grant Research
		Wading Through the Best and the Rest of Private Funders
		Scanning a Funder’s Criteria
		Prioritizing Your Funding Sources
	Chapter 7: Finding Grant Monies for Individuals and Businesses
		Pointing Out Who Awards Grants to Individuals
		Locating Credible Grants for Your Start-Up Business
		Seeking Business Expansion Monies
	Chapter 8: Seeking Funds for International Projects
		Officially Acquiring NGO Status
		Finding Sources for International Funding
		Playing by International Rules
Part III: Maximizing Your Chances of Scoring a Grant Award
	Chapter 9: Assessing Federal Grant Opportunities for Your Agency
		Walking Through a Federal Grant-Funding Announcement
		Examining the Review Criteria Section
		Finding the Right Partners
	Chapter 10: Peering into the Peer Review Process
		Getting Past the Technical Review
		Digesting the Peer Review Process
		Writing What Peer Reviewers Want to Read — And Fund
		Scouting Out Info on Your Topic
		Asking Third-Party Evaluators for Help
		Becoming a Peer Reviewer
	Chapter 11: Selling Your Grant Application with Storytelling
		Putting Life into Your Case Statement
		Using Proven Techniques in Your Application
		Scoring Big with a Dynamic Program Design
Part IV: Writing to Win
	Chapter 12: Providing Supporting Documentation
		Knowing Who Wants What: Preliminary Documents
		Writing an Attention-Grabbing Cover Letter
		Filling In Common Application Forms
		Filling In the Mandatory Federal Cover Form (SF-424)
		Getting to the Point in the Abstract or Executive Summary
		Developing the Table of Contents
	Chapter 13: Documenting Your Organization’s History and Capabilities
		Reviewing the Funding Source’s Writing Instructions
		Presenting Your Organization’s Background and Successes
		Writing about Your Programs and Activities
		Presenting Your Target Population
		Using Partners to Boost Your Credibility
	Chapter 14: Building a Strong Statement of Need
		Developing a Convincing Statement of Need
		Turning to the Power of Visuals
	Chapter 15: Presenting the Program Design Section: The Core of Your Application
		Surveying the Components of a Good Program Design Section
		Reminding the Grant Maker Why You Need Its Money: The Purpose Statement
		Designing Your Goals and Measurable Objectives
		Compiling the Implementation Plan
		Using a Logic Model to Tell the Complete Story
		Connecting the Evaluation Plan to Your Program Design
	Chapter 16: Managing the Management and Assets
		Profiling Project Personnel
		Writing the Personnel Narrative
		Acknowledging Accountability and Responsibility
		Drawing Attention to Cash and In-Kind Resources for Government Grants
		Demonstrating Federal Compliance in Personnel Selection
	Chapter 17: Connecting the Solutions to the Budget Request Line Items
		Breaking Down the Basic Budget Sections
		Uncovering Matching Funds
		Generating the Numbers Ethically
		Projecting Multiyear Costs
		Building Credibility When You’re a New Nonprofit
Part V: Submitting Your Application and Navigating What Comes Next
	Chapter 18: Checking the Checklist and the Content
		Adhering to Your Checklist
		Avoiding Editing Red Flags
		Assembling the Proper Attachments in the Right Order
		Meeting Submission Requirements
	Chapter 19: Taking the Necessary Steps after Applying
		Keeping Accessible Copies of Electronic Files
		Staying Connected to Your Stakeholders
		Tracking the Status of Your Submitted Application
	Chapter 20: Moving Forward after a Win or a Rejection
		Knowing What Comes Next after You Receive a Grant Award Notification
		Handling Multiple Grant Awards
		Failing to Get a Grant Award
	Chapter 21: Securing Matching Funds and Other Goodies from Corporations
		Recognizing What Corporations Are Willing to Fund
		Taking the Necessary Steps before Making Your Request
		Winning with the Corporate Request Letter Format
		Following Up with Potential Corporate Funders
Part VI: The Part of Tens
	Chapter 22: Ten Reputation-Building Tricks
		Pre-Qualify Your Grant-Funding Opportunity
		Line Up the Right Partners
		Speak with Previous Grantees
		Attend Funder Pre-Deadline Webinars and Meetings
		Collect Relevant Demographics
		Tell a Story in Your Statement of Need
		Research Relevant Best Practices
		Embed Accountability
		Incorporate Relevant Graphics
		Detail the Budget
	Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Prove You’re an Ethical Grant Writer
		Don’t Accept Contingency Work
		Stick to Current Demographics
		Make Promises the Organization Can Keep
		Craft an Original Narrative, Not a Reused One
		Be Truthful about Key Personnel
		Never Embellish the Grant Applicant’s Capability
		Keep Your Fees/Salary out of the Grant Budget Request
		Never Hide Administrative Overhead Costs in the Budget
		Don’t Overprice Line-Item Expenses
		Keep the Application to Yourself until It’s Ready for Submission
	Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Secure Peer Review Opportunities
		Call Your Congressional Contacts
		Get in Touch with Federal Grant Makers
		Contact State Grant-making Agencies
		Reach Out to Your Municipal Grant Makers
		Polish Your Résumé with the Right Credentials
		E-mail Your Credentials to Key Contacts Monthly
		Enhance Your Credibility as a Thorough Reviewer
		Get in the Door with Smaller Grant Makers
		Attend Technical Assistance Workshops
		Network with Decision Makers
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