{"product_id":"find-grant-funding-now-isbn-9781118710487","title":"Find Grant Funding Now!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA practical, proven system for finding, applying for, and winning grants for your small business\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis year alone, there is at least $350 million worth of grant money available for small businesses. But plenty of small businesses will miss out on that money because they either don't know it's there or don't know how to get it. Written by a consultant who helps individuals, local governments, and nonprofits find and receive grant money, \u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e provides proven, step-by-step guidance on applying for and win the grant money they need to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing the simple five-step process that the author successfully uses for her own clients, this is virtually the only book on the market dedicated to helping small businesses get grants. It features a wealth of valuable resources and even a customized Grant Readiness Assessment Tool that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners make sure they're fully prepared before they file the paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a proven and effective Five-Step Prosperity Process for finding and landing grants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures sample forms, checklists, budgets, merit reviews, 30- and 60-day grant project management plans, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by the founder of a full-service funding firm that helps entrepreneurs, communities, universities, trade associations, and cooperatives obtain grant funds from governments and foundations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you need cash to start or expand your small business, \u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e offers a practical system that gets real results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Navigating the Grant and Funding Landscape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Why Grants Now? 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Grant Funding is Hot 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulations, Rules, and Red Tape 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Five Steps to Navigating the Grant Process 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Ventures, Entrepreneurial Needs 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of the Five-Step Process 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Begin: The Idea 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Project 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurable 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeted Outcome 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligns with the GFO’s Goals 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHas Designated, Realistic Milestones 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJustifiable, Workable Budget 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrates Ability to Sustain After Grant Funding 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShows Some Aspect of Greater Good 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Peruse 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Ponder 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Prepare 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Patience 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 What is a Grant? 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Structure to the Grant Process 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Elements of a Grant 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAward of Cash 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms and Timeframe 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre There Ever Any Exceptions? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre There Ever Any Extensions? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants are Usually a Reimbursement 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting is Required 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants Can Be Recalled 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Grant is Always Competitive 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Grants are \u003ci\u003eNot \u003c\/i\u003e42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants versus Loans 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants versus Scholarships 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants versus Rebates 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants versus Tax Credits 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants versus Endowments 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants versus Fundraising 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants are Not Free Money 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Is There Really Money Out There? 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching Your Project with the GFOs 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs There Enough Grant Money? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Big is the Federal Grant Marketplace? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernment Grants 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Difference between State and Federal Government Grant Makers 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much Grant Funding is at the State Level? 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundation and Nonprofit Grants 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate Foundations 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Size of the Philanthropic Marketplace 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Associations 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Strategies for Grant Success\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Finding the Money 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective Searching 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunds Follow Fit 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Key Questions for Effective Grant Agency Searching 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Efficiency 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I Send in Unsolicited Material? 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Searching Tips 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Grant Tracking System 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Eligibility and Feasibility (Step 3) 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEligibility Assessment 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeasibility Assessment 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding Federal Grant Announcements 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Is There a Grant for That? 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Work You can Fund with Grants 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does \u003ci\u003eTechnical Assistance \u003c\/i\u003eMean? 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Trending Now? 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnique Funding Example 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Real Impact: How Grant Dollars Meet a Need 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-Money Reasons to Ask for Money 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould Grants be Used only When You Need the Money? 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Values of Grants 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Leverage Funding 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Enhance Public Relations 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Establish Credibility and Viability 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Support Your Causes 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Gain Collaborator Buy-In 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Demonstrate Trustworthiness 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The High Stakes of Winning or Losing Grants 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Considerations Before Applying 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlignment of Mission and Vision 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial Considerations 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Relations\/Marketplace Impact 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivacy and Intellectual Capital Exposure 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal and Social Ramifications 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdded Costs 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Partner on an Application 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Special Certifications Matter? 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Creating a Project Team 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project Team 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of a Solid Team 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Project Manager 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I Hire a Grant Writer? 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Team: Roles to Fill 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllocating Your Time 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the Application 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Application 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Application, Award, Afterward\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Putting the Package Together 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant Application Basics 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNarratives 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop Narrative Components Explained 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Narratives 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForms and Signatures 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget and Justification 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Documentation 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddendums 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancials 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching Funds Documentation 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification and Registration Numbers 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Scoring Your Application 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating a Grant Proposal 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjective and Subjective Grant Evaluation 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjective Scoring Items 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubjective Scoring Items 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoring Points 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Own (Probable) Score 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Evaluation Score 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant Submission 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHard Copy 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Submission 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Surviving the Wait 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning Your Patience 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Application is Turned In—Now What? 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat To Do While You Wait 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Responses 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey Said Yes! 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOh, No, I Got Denied! 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s a \u003ci\u003eResubmit\u003c\/i\u003e? 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I Appeal? 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Should I Answer That Question from the GFO? 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes \u003ci\u003eNo \u003c\/i\u003eMean \u003ci\u003eNo\u003c\/i\u003e, Or \u003ci\u003eNot Now\u003c\/i\u003e? 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Grant Agreement 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Have This One Little Change . . . 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Questions To Ask 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitioning from Applicant to Awardee 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Do I Get Paid? 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinalizing the Grant Period and Closing Out 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing Out the Grant and Project Periods 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion Grant Writing Secrets 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Prosperity 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Project Evaluation Tool 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Grant Planning Tool 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 221\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs a Certified Grant Administrator, \u003cb\u003eSARAH BETH AUBREY\u003c\/b\u003e has written over 400 successful grants in 38 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada; funding for these awards has yielded nearly $55 million since 2008. Sarah specializes in grant strategy and uses a process-oriented approach to navigating the grant funding process with state, federal, and foundation funding sources. Her expertise lies heavily in the areas of energy, agriculture, sustainability\/environment, and food production, yet she sources grants of all kinds specific to the client's needs—working to make the program fit the project. Besides application and loan guarantee assistance, Sarah's firm, Prosperity Consulting, offers services in market research, business planning, feasibility studies, and training. As a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), Sarah also speaks frequently on the topic of navigating the grant funding process to corporate clients, trade groups, and entrepreneurs. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Profitable Hobby Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, also from Wiley.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e draws on author Sarah Aubrey's vast experience in finding money for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and communities to provide an insider's look at why some proposals get funded and others just don't. Written by a recognized thought leader in the world of grant-funding strategy and acquisition, this book presents a five-step prosperity process—Project, Peruse, Ponder, Prepare, and Patience—in a ready-to-use format.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential guide navigates the federal agency funding process, exploring the grant-funding marketplace and looking at what is out there for the asking. Covering each of the steps in detail, \u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e helps you connect steps to your actions with solid discussion of what's out there and who's got the money.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Why grants now?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Five steps to navigating the grant process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Is there really money out there?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Strategies for grant success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Finding the money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Perspectives on prosperity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The types of work you can fund with grants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Creating a project team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Scoring your application\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead \u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e for insights about when and where grants are effectively used, hot areas for funding right now, and how to determine when grants really don't fit at all.\t   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e draws on author Sarah Aubrey's vast experience in finding money for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and communities to provide an insider's look at why some proposals get funded and others just don't. Written by a recognized thought leader in the world of grant-funding strategy and acquisition, this book presents a five-step prosperity process—Project, Peruse, Ponder, Prepare, and Patience—in a ready-to-use format. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential guide navigates the federal agency funding process, exploring the grant-funding marketplace and looking at what is out there for the asking. Covering each of the steps in detail, \u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e helps you connect steps to your actions with solid discussion of what's out there and who's got the money. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy grants now?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive steps to navigating the grant process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs there really money out there?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for grant success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding the money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerspectives on prosperity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe types of work you can fund with grants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating a project team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScoring your application\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead \u003ci\u003eFind Grant Funding Now!\u003c\/i\u003e for insights about when and where grants are effectively used, hot areas for funding right now, and how to determine when grants really don't fit at all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989213397221,"sku":"NP9781118710487","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118710487.jpg?v=1761783229","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/find-grant-funding-now-isbn-9781118710487","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}