The Complete Guide to Getting a Grant: How to Turn Your Ideas Into Dollars

"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.… (more)