Full Description
`The authors introduce very valuable ideas/strategies with tips and guidelines that could make every grant proposal successful' - Joen Hendricks-Painter, Educational Consultant.`It is a great reference to have for serious grantwriters' - Janet Hurt, Assistant Superintendent `I think this is a wonderful grantwriting book filled with lots of examples and tips. The documentation that they included was very helpful, as well as the exhaustive listing of sources and internet sites' - Shari Weber, Principal This latest edition of the best-selling Finding Funding brings the reader up to date with the ever-changing technology and strategies of writing successful government, foundation, and private grants. With this significant update, the authors focus on the same winning strategy as the previous best-selling editions find people and organizations with money, target proposals effectively, and understand how to traverse the various terrains of funding agencies to find and obtain the funding you need. This book is an absolute necessity for any educator interested in winning grants for research, programs, or special projects.
Contents
List of TableList of FiguresPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsAbout the ContributorsIntroductionPart I. Exploring the Grants World1. Unraveling the Mystique in Grant Applications2. How to Explore Grant Possibilities in Education3. Using the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulation4. Using the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)5. Using the Internet to Access Funding Resources6. The Hub of Federal Grants: Grants.govPart II. Writing Grant Proposals7. What Are the Components of a Proposal?8. Components of a Foundation Proposal9. Writing a Federal Grant Proposal10. Helpful Hints From Proposal Writing Professionals11. Reviewing a Funded Proposal12. Submitting a Grant Electronically13. Understanding How Grants Are Awarded14. The Players and Their Roles in the ProcessPart III. Implementing, Operating, and Terminating a Project15. Implementing a Funded Project16. Understanding EDGAR and GPRA17. Understanding Site Visits and Audits18. Closing Out a ProjectBibliographyResource A: Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations ExamplesResource B: AbbreviationsResource C: State Points of Contact (SPOC)Resource D: Glossary of TermsIndex
