| Introduction.
Part I: Setting the Stage with Grant Basics.
Chapter 1: Getting Smart, Getting Money.
Chapter 2: Raising Your Hit Rate with a Fantastic Funding Plan.
Chapter 3: Talk the Talk: Using the Right Terms in Requests.
Part II: Meeting the Main Players in the World of Grants.
Chapter 4: Getting the Goods on Government Grants.
Chapter 5: Wading through Federal Grant Application Kits.
Chapter 6: Digging Up Grant Treasures from Foundations and Corporations.
Chapter 7: All Alone: Finding Grants for Individuals.
Chapter 8: Exploring the World of International Funds.
Part III: Playing by the Rules of the Grants Game.
Chapter 9: Preparing for Review Criteria of Government Grants and Contracts.
Chapter 10: Writing to Meet Review Criteria of Government Grants and Contracts.
Chapter 11: Working with Words That Win Funds.
Part IV: Assembling Your Grant Application with Ease.
Chapter 12: Fashioning the Small Stuff: Cover Letters, Abstracts, and More.
Chapter 13: Shining the Spotlight on Your Organization.
Chapter 14: Communicating Your Need for Funds.
Chapter 15: Demonstrating Accountability: Program Design and Evaluation.
Chapter 16: Smart Selection: Profiling Personnel, Resources, and Equity.
Chapter 17: Money Matters: Presenting the Budget.
Part V: Crossing the Finish Line with Your Grant Application.
Chapter 18: The Clock’s Ticking: Checking Everything before the Launch.
Chapter 19: The Waiting Game: Cleaning Up and Following Up.
Chapter 20: Win or Lose: Playing the Next Card the Right Way.
Chapter 21: Asking for Goods or Services with Effective Letters.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Organizing Your Writing.
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Personalize Your Request.
Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Handling a Rejection Notice.
Appendix: A Complete Example of a Grant Application Narrative.
Index.
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