The Complete Guide to Getting a Grant

"Armed with this invaluable book and a bit of perseverance, youwill be well on your way to tapping into available sources." --JoanHamburg

Laurie Blum knows everything there is to know about the fivebillion dollars in grant monies available to finance a wide arrayof ideas and projects. With clear explanations and provenstrategies for success, her indispensable guide will help youdevelop a game plan to get the grant you need. Here's where you'llfind complete details on:
* Shaping your idea to attract funding.
* Preparing your funding campaign--from research and organizationto budgeting and marketing.
* Finding the right resource--building a prospect list, using basicreferences, and keeping data sheets.
* Writing your proposal.
* Following up on responses--what to do if you receive a grant andwhat steps to take if your request is turned down. It Starts with an Idea.

Preparing Your Funding Campaign.

Finding the Right Funder.

You Don't Have to Go It Alone: Working with a Sponsor.

The Foundations.

Corporate Funders.

Government Funders.

Individual Donors.

The Proposal.

Follow-Up.

Appendix.

Index. LAURIE BLUM is America's Free Money(r) expert and author of morethan twenty books on the subject, including her bestseller, FreeMoney(r) for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs. She is also thecofounder of Blum & O'Hara, a highly successful fund-raisingcompany. Ms. Blum lives in Los Angeles. "Armed with this invaluable book and a bit of perseverance, you will be well on your way to tapping into available sources." —Joan Hamburg

Laurie Blum knows everything there is to know about the five billion dollars in grant monies available to finance a wide array of ideas and projects. With clear explanations and proven strategies for success, her indispensable guide will help you develop a game plan to get the grant you need. Here's where you'll find complete details on:

• Shaping your idea to attract funding.
• Preparing your funding campaign—from research and organization to budgeting and marketing.
• Finding the right resource—building a prospect list, using basic references, and keeping data sheets.
• Writing your proposal.
• Following up on responses—what to do if you receive a grant and what steps to take if your request is turned down.