Beverly A. Browning - Grant Writing for Dummies

Grant Writing For Dummies, 6th Edition

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1. Table of Contents

When I wrote the first edition of Grant Writing For Dummies in 2001, a lot of my grant professional colleagues thought I was giving away our secrets. However, I didnt feel that way. I just wanted everyone who had an interest in finding grant-funding opportunities and writing grant proposals to have access to a handy reference tool filled with expert-driven insight and information. (After all, if I didnt know anything about this process, I would certainly look to a leading reference tool to teach me.) With each new edition of this book, I work diligently to provide fresh perspectives and updated information on grant writing.

By using this book daily, you can achieve your highest goals, which probably include winning almost everything you submit for funding or award consideration. You can even build your funding success rate. And, if you want to dive even further into grant writing with me, you may want to consider enrolling in one of my online classes or sponsoring one of my two-day Grant Writing Boot Camps.

The structure of Grant Writing For Dummies, 6th Edition, is designed to help you get in and get out of the text with just the information you were looking for. Consider this book your ultimate grant-writing reference tool. Read it in any order you want and bookmark sections you expect to return to again and again.

You dont need to read the sidebars sprinkled throughout the text. You can identify them by their gray-shaded boxes. Theyre simply extra tidbits of information that are interesting but not critical to your understanding of grant writing.

As I wrote this book, I assumed it would serve as a desktop and online reference for

• Individuals seeking research and education on grant-writing sources and approaches
• New grant writers looking to be guided through every step of the process, from understanding the definition of a grant to planning, researching, writing, and submitting
• Veteran grant writers seeking to increase their funding success rates

Note: Although I address grant opportunities for individuals, the majority of this book focuses on winning grants on behalf of nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other eligible applicants in the eyes and minds of the funders.

The little pictures in the margins throughout this book are designed to highlight information thats special and important for one reason or another. Grant Writing For Dummies, 6th Edition, uses the following icons:

This icon points to pieces of information you shouldnt forget.

Wherever you see this icon, youre sure to find a good idea, trick, or shortcut that can save you time and trouble.

Make sure to read the paragraphs marked with this icon; it indicates information that can help you avoid disasters.

In addition to the material in the print or e-book youre reading right now, this product also comes with some access-anywhere goodies on the web. Check out the free Cheat Sheet for tips on writing effective grant proposals, where to look for grant funding, and grant research websites worth your time. To get this Cheat Sheet, simply go to www.dummies.com and type Grant Writing For Dummies Cheat Sheet in the Search box.

You can also go to www.dummies.com/go/grantwritingfd6e for templates you can use to make your next grant-writing experience a little easier.

Where you start reading this latest edition of Grant Writing For Dummies is up to you. You can begin by perusing the table of contents and then hitting sections of interest. Or you can head to the chapter that addresses an area of grant writing youre currently struggling with. If, however, youre brand-new to the grant research and writing game, I suggest you begin with , which gives you an overview of this books tips and strategies for finding grant-funding opportunities and winning grant awards.