| Introduction |
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| Part I: Powering Up with Grant Basics |
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Getting Smart, Getting Money |
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7 | (16) |
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Searching for Government Grants |
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23 | (12) |
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Federal Grant Application Kits and Tidbits |
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35 | (14) |
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Using a Funding Plan to Raise Your Hit Rate |
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49 | (14) |
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Harvesting Critical Information on Foundations and Corporations |
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63 | (8) |
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Talking the Talk of Grant Writing |
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71 | (12) |
| Part II: Understanding the Rules of the Grants Game |
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83 | (28) |
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Preparing for Review Criteria of Government (and Other) Grants |
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85 | (8) |
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Writing to Meet the Review Criteria of Government Grants |
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93 | (8) |
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Words that Work and Win Grant Funds |
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101 | (10) |
| Part III: Putting Together Your Grant Application |
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Fashioning the Little Essentials: Cover Letters, Abstracts, and Such |
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113 | (10) |
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Putting the Spotlight on Your Organization |
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123 | (10) |
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Conveying Your Need for Grant Funds |
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133 | (8) |
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Demonstrating How Grant Funds Will Be Used: The Plan of Action |
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141 | (14) |
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Profiling Personnel, Resources, and Equity |
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155 | (12) |
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Writing the Evaluation Plan Section of the Narrative |
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167 | (12) |
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179 | (16) |
| Part IV: Reaching the Finish Line with Your Grant Application |
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195 | (42) |
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Counting Down to Deadline: What to Check before Launch |
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197 | (12) |
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Submitting Your Information Electronically |
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209 | (6) |
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Cleaning Up and Following Up |
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215 | (8) |
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Win or Lose --- How to Play the Next Card |
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223 | (6) |
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Using a Letter to Ask for Goods or Services |
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229 | (4) |
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Exploring for International Funds |
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233 | (4) |
| Part V: The Part of Tens |
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237 | (26) |
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Ten Ways to Personalize Your Request |
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239 | (6) |
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Ten Grant Writing No-No's |
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245 | (4) |
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249 | (6) |
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Ten Tips for Organizing Your Writing |
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255 | (4) |
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Ten Tips for Handling a Rejection Letter |
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259 | (4) |
| Appendix: Two Complete Examples of Grant Application Narratives |
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263 | (26) |
| Index |
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