The Complete Idiot's Guide to Grant Writing

The best way to get the cash.

With this comprehensive guide, individuals as well as grant seekers for companies/organizations will learn each step of the grant writing process, including how to: determine who can receive a grant and for what; find government, corporate, and foundation donors; attract the donor's attention; create a budget; write a compelling proposal and solicit feedback; overcome obstacles, and more. Also includes a CD loaded with sample applications, proposals, and follow-up letters.

e Many grant writers have no formal education in writing proposals-books are the primary learning resource
e Includes a CD-ROM with sample materials
e There are 70,000 private foundations in the U.S. that give away $27 billion annually