The Complete Guide to Getting a Grant

"Armed with this invaluable book and a bit of perseverance, youwill be well on your way to tapping into available sources." --JoanHamburg Laurie Blum knows everything there is to know about the fivebillion dollars in grant monies available to finance a wide arrayof ideas and projects. With clear explanations and provenstrategies for success, her indispensable guide will help youdevelop a game plan to get the grant you need. Here's where you'llfind complete details on: * Shaping your idea to attract funding. * Preparing your funding campaign--from research and organizationto budgeting and marketing. * Finding the right resource--building a prospect list, using basicreferences, and keeping data sheets. * Writing your proposal. * Following up on responses--what to do if you receive a grant andwhat steps to take if your request is turned down.

It Starts with an Idea. Preparing Your Funding Campaign. Finding the Right Funder. You Don't Have to Go It Alone: Working with a Sponsor. The Foundations. Corporate Funders. Government Funders. Individual Donors. The Proposal. Follow-Up. Appendix. Index.