A comprehensive guide to locating and winning available grants Grant Writing For Dummies guides you through the entire grant-writing process and helps you apply for some of the billions of dollars available in government and private sector grants. If you're new to the grant-writing process or have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties, Grant Writing For Dummies shows you how to separate yourself from the pack and secure your grant in a slow, post-recession economy. Grant writing 101 - get an easy-to-understand introduction to the ins and outs of grants, from what they are and who funds them to who's qualified to request and receive them Know your prospects - discover the many worldwide grant-making organizations, including government, foundation, and corporate grant makers, and how you can seek and find grants for organizations and individuals Increase your odds - find out how to tell your story so peer reviewers award your application the maximum number of points Get the write stuff - learn how to write powerful applications and proposals that successfully convey your need for grant funding Open the book and find: Ways to match grant needs to available bucks How to navigate federal e-grant websites The skinny on international grants The resources you should use when applying for a government grant Lists of compelling words to include in a must-read application A helpful checklist to make sure all the pieces are in place Tips for weathering hard times Bonus CD Includes Templates, forms, and checklists Examples of budget charts and request letters Links to Regional Association of Grantmakers websites A sample grant application narrative Learn to: Navigate federal grant databases and apply online for e-grants Find the most current government and private grant opportunities Submit applications that meet funders' expectations Use forms, templates, and checklists on the CD-ROM to streamline the writing process.