The " how to" grants manual

the long version

Author David G. Bauer answers questions on proposals and funding opportunities in his new edition of the best-selling "How To" Grants Manual. The third edition of The "How To" Grants Manual clearly addresses the methods, new techniques, and procedures that will create a proactive grantseeking effort. At the same time, the reader will gain more understanding of the intricacies involved in winning grants and managing awarded funds. Bauer reveals how proposal writers can locate funding sources with like ideals, and how proposals can be written to link the interests of the funding source with those of the writer's organization, project, or program. The most recent changes in corporate philanthropy are discussed in this new edition, as are the best methods for approaching private and government funding sources - and the importance of following up on unsuccessful proposals. More sample letters and other documents have been included in this edition, as well as additional worksheets to help grantseekers write better proposals in less time. The "How To" Grants Manual also includes a special list of the best grants sources for beginning the process.