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Browning, Beverly A., 1948-

Grant writing for dummies / by Dr. Beverly A. Browning, MPA, DBA.

5th edition.

Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014.

xiv, 314 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Provides information on grant writing, covering such topics as identifying key grant makers worldwide, playing and winning the grant games, writing a competitive application, and increasing the funding success rates.

--For dummies

--For dummies.

Proposal writing for grants -- United States.

Grants-in-aid -- United States.

Fund raising -- United States.

Includes index.

"Learn to: Navigate federal grant databases and apply online for grants -- Find the most current public and private sector grant opportunities -- Create strong statements of need -- Submit applications that meet funders' expectations"--Cover.

Grant writing 101 -- Thinking strategically to improve your odds of success -- Arming yourself with the knowledge of what funders want -- Investigating the government options -- Exploring grants.gov -- Researching potential private sector funders -- Finding grant monies for individuals and businesses -- Seeking funds for international projects -- Assessing federal grant opportunities for your agency -- Peering into the peer review process -- Selling your grant application with storytelling -- Providing supporting documentation -- Documenting your organization's history and capabilities -- Building a strong statement of need -- Presenting the program design section: The core of your application -- Managing the management and assets -- Connecting the solutions to the budget request line items -- Checking the checklist and the content -- Taking the necessary steps after applying -- Moving forward after a win or a rejection -- Securing matching funds and other goodies from corporations -- Ten reputation-building tricks -- Ten ways to prove you're an ethical grant writer -- Ten ways to secure peer review opportunities.

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