Proposal planning and writing / Lynn E. Miner and Jeremy T. Miner.
Offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions to guide readers through the maze of grantseeking for all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs, to grants from private foundations and corporations. Particular attention is paid to using the computer and the Internet to help in applying for grants. Over 300 helpful Web sites are described, as are the use of search engines to develop better proposals. This guide assists grantseekers with: Developing ideas, Identifying and qualifying potential funding sources, Setting up systems and procedures to support grantseeking activities for the present and future, Developing the components of the proposal, Budget forecasting, Submission procedures, Follow-up techniques, Presents scores of concrets writing examples and may time-saving tips drawn from successful grantseekers.
Record details
- ISBN: 1573564982
- ISBN: 9781573564984
- Physical Description: vii, 205 pages : illustrated ; 28 cm
- Edition: 3rd edition
- Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2003.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "An Oryx book."
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-200) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction to grantseeking -- Finding public funds -- Finding private funds -- Preproposal contacts -- The letter proposal -- The proposal introduction -- Statement of the problem -- Goals, objectives, and outcomes -- Methods -- Evaluation -- Dissemination -- Budgets -- Appendixes -- Abstracts -- Writing techniques -- Editing techniques -- Search engines -- Grant review and funding decisions.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1260L Lexile
