Getting your share of the pie [[electronic resource] ] : the complete guide to finding grants / / Valerie J. Mann |
Autore | Mann Valerie J |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Barbara, Calif., : Praeger, c2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (224 p.) |
Disciplina | 658.15/224 |
Soggetto topico |
Fund raising
Grants-in-aid Proposal writing for grants |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-282-69592-4
9786612695926 0-313-38255-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Preface; 1. Overview and General Information; My Take on the Grant World Today; Success vs. Failure; What I Hope This Book Will Accomplish; Everything Must Be Done in a Logical Sequence; Types of Assistance-Grants, Low-Interest Loans, and In-Kind Contributions; Government and Private Funding; Professional Associations; What You Are Getting Into-Obligations That Come with Grants; 2. Being Clear about Your Need: What Needs Fixing?; Developing Critical and "Big Picture" Thinking; The Importance of Looking at the Problem First; The Perils of "Putting the Cart Before the Horse"
Looking at Familiar Things with a Fresh Eye3. Designing a Project: How to Make It More Fundable; Common Rules That Apply to Most Grants; Developing Activities That Directly and Clearly Meet the Identified Need; Project Design and the Need to Demonstrate Sustainability; Designing a Project That Can Be Easily Evaluated; Beneficiary and Public Input; Collaboration with Other Agencies; A Quick Checklist to Determine the Chances of Getting Funding for a Project; 4. Searching for Grant Sources; Search Techniques; Federal Grants; State Grants; Foundations; Banks and Corporations Service Clubs and Organizations5. Search Advice for Specific Professions; Law Enforcement; Fire Departments; Economic Development; Heritage Tourism and Historic Preservation; Water and Sewer; Individuals; For-Profit Businesses; 6. Evaluating Grant Sources and Developing a Strategy; Evaluation Process; Developing a Strategy; Being Realistic about Your Capacity to Carry Out a Funding Strategy; Making the Best Use of Resources; Taking Risks vs. Being Prudent with Resources; 7. Tools of the Trade; Demographics and Other Research; Documentation; Grants.gov; 8. General Writing Tips Be Specific and Give Concrete ExamplesThe Importance of Perfect Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation; Writing Collaboratively; Editing; Resources for Writers; 9. Basic Elements of a Proposal; General Guidelines; Letters of Inquiry to Foundations; Cover Letter; Cover Sheet; Abstract; Statement of Need; Project Description; Goals and Objectives; Administrative Capacity; Budget; Sustainability; Evaluation Plan; 10. Grant Administration; How Hard Is This Going to Be?; The Grant Agreement; Environmental Review; Financial Recordkeeping; Labor Standards; Performance Reports; Retention of Records Monitoring Visits11. What to Do If the Grant Application Is Not Approved; Reasons for Rejection; Requesting a Debriefing from the Funding Agency or Foundation; Putting the Rejection into Perspective; Understanding Success Ratios and How They Vary from Program to Program; When You Should Reapply to the Same Agency or Foundation; When You Should Find Other Potential Sources; APPENDICES; A. Glossary; B. Do's and Don'ts from the Funding Agencies; C. Common Federal Grant Forms; Sample CDBG Application-Washington State; June 2009 Solicitation Washington (D.C.) Regional Association of Grant Makers Common Grant Application |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910459024203321 |
Mann Valerie J | ||
Santa Barbara, Calif., : Praeger, c2010 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Getting your share of the pie [[electronic resource] ] : the complete guide to finding grants / / Valerie J. Mann |
Autore | Mann Valerie J |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Barbara, Calif. : , : Praeger, , c2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (224 p.) |
Disciplina | 658.15/224 |
Soggetto topico |
Fund raising
Grants-in-aid Proposal writing for grants |
ISBN |
979-84-00-65698-9
1-282-69592-4 9786612695926 0-313-38255-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Preface; 1. Overview and General Information; My Take on the Grant World Today; Success vs. Failure; What I Hope This Book Will Accomplish; Everything Must Be Done in a Logical Sequence; Types of Assistance-Grants, Low-Interest Loans, and In-Kind Contributions; Government and Private Funding; Professional Associations; What You Are Getting Into-Obligations That Come with Grants; 2. Being Clear about Your Need: What Needs Fixing?; Developing Critical and "Big Picture" Thinking; The Importance of Looking at the Problem First; The Perils of "Putting the Cart Before the Horse"
Looking at Familiar Things with a Fresh Eye3. Designing a Project: How to Make It More Fundable; Common Rules That Apply to Most Grants; Developing Activities That Directly and Clearly Meet the Identified Need; Project Design and the Need to Demonstrate Sustainability; Designing a Project That Can Be Easily Evaluated; Beneficiary and Public Input; Collaboration with Other Agencies; A Quick Checklist to Determine the Chances of Getting Funding for a Project; 4. Searching for Grant Sources; Search Techniques; Federal Grants; State Grants; Foundations; Banks and Corporations Service Clubs and Organizations5. Search Advice for Specific Professions; Law Enforcement; Fire Departments; Economic Development; Heritage Tourism and Historic Preservation; Water and Sewer; Individuals; For-Profit Businesses; 6. Evaluating Grant Sources and Developing a Strategy; Evaluation Process; Developing a Strategy; Being Realistic about Your Capacity to Carry Out a Funding Strategy; Making the Best Use of Resources; Taking Risks vs. Being Prudent with Resources; 7. Tools of the Trade; Demographics and Other Research; Documentation; Grants.gov; 8. General Writing Tips Be Specific and Give Concrete ExamplesThe Importance of Perfect Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation; Writing Collaboratively; Editing; Resources for Writers; 9. Basic Elements of a Proposal; General Guidelines; Letters of Inquiry to Foundations; Cover Letter; Cover Sheet; Abstract; Statement of Need; Project Description; Goals and Objectives; Administrative Capacity; Budget; Sustainability; Evaluation Plan; 10. Grant Administration; How Hard Is This Going to Be?; The Grant Agreement; Environmental Review; Financial Recordkeeping; Labor Standards; Performance Reports; Retention of Records Monitoring Visits11. What to Do If the Grant Application Is Not Approved; Reasons for Rejection; Requesting a Debriefing from the Funding Agency or Foundation; Putting the Rejection into Perspective; Understanding Success Ratios and How They Vary from Program to Program; When You Should Reapply to the Same Agency or Foundation; When You Should Find Other Potential Sources; APPENDICES; A. Glossary; B. Do's and Don'ts from the Funding Agencies; C. Common Federal Grant Forms; Sample CDBG Application-Washington State; June 2009 Solicitation Washington (D.C.) Regional Association of Grant Makers Common Grant Application |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784909303321 |
Mann Valerie J | ||
Santa Barbara, Calif. : , : Praeger, , c2010 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Getting your share of the pie : the complete guide to finding grants / / Valerie J. Mann |
Autore | Mann Valerie J |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Barbara, Calif. : , : Praeger, , c2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (224 p.) |
Disciplina | 658.15/224 |
Soggetto topico |
Fund raising
Grants-in-aid Proposal writing for grants |
ISBN |
979-84-00-65698-9
1-282-69592-4 9786612695926 0-313-38255-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Preface; 1. Overview and General Information; My Take on the Grant World Today; Success vs. Failure; What I Hope This Book Will Accomplish; Everything Must Be Done in a Logical Sequence; Types of Assistance-Grants, Low-Interest Loans, and In-Kind Contributions; Government and Private Funding; Professional Associations; What You Are Getting Into-Obligations That Come with Grants; 2. Being Clear about Your Need: What Needs Fixing?; Developing Critical and "Big Picture" Thinking; The Importance of Looking at the Problem First; The Perils of "Putting the Cart Before the Horse"
Looking at Familiar Things with a Fresh Eye3. Designing a Project: How to Make It More Fundable; Common Rules That Apply to Most Grants; Developing Activities That Directly and Clearly Meet the Identified Need; Project Design and the Need to Demonstrate Sustainability; Designing a Project That Can Be Easily Evaluated; Beneficiary and Public Input; Collaboration with Other Agencies; A Quick Checklist to Determine the Chances of Getting Funding for a Project; 4. Searching for Grant Sources; Search Techniques; Federal Grants; State Grants; Foundations; Banks and Corporations Service Clubs and Organizations5. Search Advice for Specific Professions; Law Enforcement; Fire Departments; Economic Development; Heritage Tourism and Historic Preservation; Water and Sewer; Individuals; For-Profit Businesses; 6. Evaluating Grant Sources and Developing a Strategy; Evaluation Process; Developing a Strategy; Being Realistic about Your Capacity to Carry Out a Funding Strategy; Making the Best Use of Resources; Taking Risks vs. Being Prudent with Resources; 7. Tools of the Trade; Demographics and Other Research; Documentation; Grants.gov; 8. General Writing Tips Be Specific and Give Concrete ExamplesThe Importance of Perfect Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation; Writing Collaboratively; Editing; Resources for Writers; 9. Basic Elements of a Proposal; General Guidelines; Letters of Inquiry to Foundations; Cover Letter; Cover Sheet; Abstract; Statement of Need; Project Description; Goals and Objectives; Administrative Capacity; Budget; Sustainability; Evaluation Plan; 10. Grant Administration; How Hard Is This Going to Be?; The Grant Agreement; Environmental Review; Financial Recordkeeping; Labor Standards; Performance Reports; Retention of Records Monitoring Visits11. What to Do If the Grant Application Is Not Approved; Reasons for Rejection; Requesting a Debriefing from the Funding Agency or Foundation; Putting the Rejection into Perspective; Understanding Success Ratios and How They Vary from Program to Program; When You Should Reapply to the Same Agency or Foundation; When You Should Find Other Potential Sources; APPENDICES; A. Glossary; B. Do's and Don'ts from the Funding Agencies; C. Common Federal Grant Forms; Sample CDBG Application-Washington State; June 2009 Solicitation Washington (D.C.) Regional Association of Grant Makers Common Grant Application |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910809711103321 |
Mann Valerie J | ||
Santa Barbara, Calif. : , : Praeger, , c2010 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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