Your go-to guide for getting that coveted grant Though hundreds of thousands of grant opportunities exist, finding the right one can be a challenge. Grant Writing For Dummies, 6 th Edition offers expert guidance for locating available grants, carefully applying, and ultimately winning a grant. From writing compelling applications to properly adhering to strict guidelines and parameters, it takes the intimidation out of the process and shows you how to increase your ability to get a piece of the billion-dollar pie for your non-profit or for-profit organization. You’ll even have access to sample applications, letters, and budgets online to help you stand out from the competition. As the amount of established granting foundations increases, so does the amount of money available. But for most grant-seekers, the application process can be long, tedious, and highly competitive. Packed with step-by-step instructions for registering with Grants.gov, up-to-date grant opportunities available via newly created websites and online databases, updated resources and best practices—and more— Grant Writing For Dummies is your all-encompassing guide to navigating the entire grant-writing process. Find grant opportunities in the public or private sector - Create strong statements of need tailored for your prospects - Navigate federal regulations - Apply for grants online If you’re ready to create powerful, successful applications and proposals that convey your need for grant funding, help is a page away! Discover enterprising ways to get grants Write compelling applications for grant funding Find budgets, sample letters and more online Find and win grant money Grant writing can be daunting, but this book gives you everything you need to get started with your application right away! This all-encompassing guide helps you move through the grant-writing process and apply for some of the billions of dollars available from public and private sector sources. Get your piece of the pie! Inside... Get to know the funders - Create a strategic plan - Tap into online databases - Know what funders expect - Keep readers' attention - Rack up peer-review points - Apply for e-grants - Practice current protocol Discover enterprising ways to get grants Write compelling applications for grant funding Find budgets, sample letters and more online Find and win grant money Grant writing can be daunting, but this book gives you everything you need to get started with your application right away! This all-encompassing guide helps you move through the grant-writing process and apply for some of the billions of dollars available from public and private sector sources. Get your piece of the pie! Inside... Get to know the funders - Create a strategic plan - Tap into online databases - Know what funders expect - Keep readers' attention - Rack up peer-review points - Apply for e-grants - Practice current protocol Dr. Beverly Browning (Dr. Bev) is a 40+ year grantwriting consultant and also the Director of her own nonprofit, the GrantWriting Training Foundation.  She hasassisted clients and event attendees in strengthening the capacity of theirprofessional acumen and organizational capacity.  As a high profile grants consultant, Dr. Bevis credited with more than $430 million in contract and grant awards.  She is the author of 43 publications and isin high demand for facilitating training programs and delivering keynotespeeches nationwide and internationally.Dr. Bev is a 16-year member of the Grants Professional Association andhas taught grant writing and consulting courses online for Ed2Go since 2001.  In 2015, Dr. Bev trademarked Bethe Shining Light ™, a motivational keynote speech theme that evolved intoa journaling workbook and workshops for individuals seeking personal andprofessional life-changes.