The Complete Book of Grant Writing: Learn to

The Complete Book of Grant Writing is a must-have shelf reference for beginner and advanced grant writers alike. Millions of dollars are allotted each year for various charities, organizations, nonprofits and a variety of other agency.

Introduction

ix

Grantmakers and Grantseekers

1

(4)

What Is a Grant?

What Is a Grant Proposal?

Who Qualifies for Grants?

Who Writes Grants?

What Do Grants Fund?

Two Approaches to Grantseeking

Reactive Grantseeking

5

(20)

What Is Reactive Grantseeking?

Who Makes Grants via RFP?

Winning Reactive Grant Proposals

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

The Grantwriter's Role in Responding to RFPs

Preproposal Requirements

Learning More

Proactive Grantseeking

25

(18)

What Is Proactive Grantseeking?

Who Makes These Grants?

How Foundations Do Business

Crafting a Proactive Grantseeking Strategy

Contacting a Program/Grants Officer

Learning More

Thoughtful Planning

43

(6)

Planning for Sustainability

Community Involvement

Identifying and Involving Other Organizations

Before You Write

49

(12)

Planning the Process

Scheduling to Meet the Deadline

Reviewing Drafts

The Framework

The Five Core Components of Every Grant Proposal

61

(22)

Executive Summary or Abstract

Statement of Need or Problem

Project Description

Sample Project Description Narrative

Evaluation Plan

Budget and Budget Narrative

Beyond the Basics

83

(16)

Collaboration/Partner Agencies and Their Roles

Interagency Agreements

Staff Qualifications

Management Plans

Similar Programs/Agencies

Constituent Involvement

Review of Literature

Sustainability Plans

Organizational History

Logic Models

The Grantwriting Craft

99

(20)

Write It Well

Cover Letters and Abstracts---Write Them Last

Teamwork---Reviewing Your Proposal

Presentation

Filling out Forms

Submitting Your Proposal

Individualizing Your Proposals by Type of Project

119

(40)

Capital Grants

Challenge Grants

Capacity--building Grants

Sustainability Grants

Demonstration Projects

Operations Grants

Special Populations

Grantwriting in Different Fields of Nonprofit Practice

159

Arts Organizations

Medical Service Organizations

Educational Institutions

Technology Organizations

Social/Human Services

Local Government and Services

Faith-based Organizations

Environmental Organizations

Economic Development

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The Complete Book of Grant Writing: Learn to Write Grants Like a Professional

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