The Complete Book of Grant Writing

The most complete grant writing book on the market, including sample letters and 15 sample grant proposals.

The Complete Book of Grant Writing is a must-have shelf reference for anyone seeking funding through grants—government grants, foundation grants, specialty grants and more. Professional grant writer Nancy Burke Smith and philanthropy consultant and grantmaker E. Gabriel Works unveil the secrets behind how to find and professionally apply for grants.

The Complete Book of Grant Writing includes information on:

• The Five Core Components of every grant including the statement of need, the evaluation plan and budgets
• What makes a grant compelling to funders?
• What to do when you are funded—and what you can do when you are not
• How to be a professional grant writer
• The grant writing timetable, from responding to requests for proposals to receiving funding
• Grant writing in different fields of nonprofit practice, including educational, governmental, environmental and faith-based organizations