Amazon Grants Consulting Grant Writing for Dummies Category:  Reference Publisher: IDB Books Worldwide, Inc. (now John Wiley Publishing) ISBN-10:  0764553070 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 302 Copyright: Jan 1 2001 ISBN-13: 9780764584169 The best book available on grant writing. The author covers all aspects, from identifying grant opportunities to writing the grant application to follow-up tips.   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 Excerpt Praise for Grant Writing For Dummies "The book's easy-to-use format, thorough approach, and clear and experienced advice make it seem as if Browning is providing a one-on-one tutorial." —Arlene Krebs, President of New Orbit Communications "Takes the intimidation out of the grant writing process.... Be prepared for the thrill, excitement, and relief of having your project funded." —Vanessa Buhs, CEO, Renaissance West Inc., a grant writing/grant management firm Inside tips from a pro who's won $40 million in grants The fun and easy way to get 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. Relax! This friendly insider's guide shows you step-by-step how to research your options, deal with application forms, give prospective funders 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 Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Grant writing for dummies....as a reference, November 13, 2006
By GMan "GrantWriterOne" (Royal Oak, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This is a good starter book, but it does not provide quality resources for you to practice the skills gained. You should build your skills with quality templates, references, wording techniques. I would caution readers to move on to a good intermediate work like Government Funding and You. This book will provide you with the skills to put together a quality grant with the potential LAND that grant.

Awarded $250,000 Federal grant because of this book!, August 26, 2006
By I AM "Alliswell" (washington, dc United States) - See all my reviews

I was working at a NON-PROFIT organization and the departing Executive Director refused to submit a renewed grant request to a Federal agency. I was tasked to do it instead within one week. I had no support of the staff or Board of Directors because they did not have a clue of the process. I had never written a grant. So, I purchased this book and read it over the weekend. It was easy to read and made sense. I simply followed the book...identified a problem/an unmet need and a way to solve it. Thank you! The agency was awarded $250,000 to fund two of the full-time employees over a 2 year period.


Love this series!, July 22, 2006
By D. R. Patrick "Lovestoread" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews

Each one of the "Dummies" books has been so helpful, not only for me but for my daughter who is in high school. Everything from religion to business. "Grant Writing for Dummies" is in keeping with the others: very informative, gets to the point for the layperson, and is done in a very easy-to-use format. So far, I haven't come across one book in this series that isn't helpful!