Grant Writing for Dummies - Paperback

by Beverly A. Browning (Author)

Write award-winning grant proposals that build organizational capacity!

For nonprofit and for-profit firms alike, grants can be a singular generator of growth and impact. But many leaders are intimidated and confused by the sometimes-complex grant application process. The truth, however, is that anyone can learn to write and send a powerful grant letter with the right help.

In Grant Writing For Dummies, Dr. Beverly Browning draws on over four decades of experience writing grant applications and training grant writers to deliver a comprehensive and easy-to-follow roadmap to drafting and submitting grant applications that get funded. You'll learn to craft the strongest application possible, find the best sources of funding from online databases, and present a realistic project budget plan.

You'll also find:

• Example types of funding requests that demonstrate how to apply the concepts discussed in the book
• New and updated material walking you through the entire grant-writing process, from beginning to end
• Writing techniques that capture the imaginations of grant reviewers who decide which applicants walk away empty-handed and which ones receive cash

Whether you're looking to fund your nonprofit, grow your business, or develop your research venture, you'll find the guidance you need in Grant Writing For Dummies.

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Your funding wishes will be granted

With Grant Writing For Dummies, you can win grants for your organization or personal project, no magic spells needed! We show you how to identify opportunities that are a fit for you and craft the strongest possible application. Brush up your writing skills, create a compelling narrative, and back it all up with a solid plan and budget. For individual grant seekers and grant writing pros, this updated edition is your ticket to the world of online grant submissions and the latest resources to make your dream a reality.

Inside...

• Grant-seeking basics
• Writing compelling proposals
• Tips for greater success
• New Federal grant portals
• What grant makers want
• Private and public funders
• Fellowships for academia
• Following up on applications

Author Biography

Dr. Beverly A. Browning, MPA, DBA, is a grant writing superstar! Browning has worked as a consultant in this space for more than 40 years. She teaches online courses, publishes on grant writing, and manages a non-profit foundation. She is the author of all previous editions of Grant Writing For Dummies.