Grant Writing For Dummies, 3rd Edition serves as a one-stop reference for readers who are new to the grant writing process or who have applied for grants in the past but had difficulties. It offers 25 percent new and revised material covering the latest changes to the grant writing process as well as a listing of where to apply for grants. Grant writers will find:

* The latest language, terms, and phrases to use on the job or in proposals.
* Ways to target the best websites to upload and download the latest and user-friendly application forms and writing guidelines.
* Major expansion on the peer review process and how it helps improve one's grant writing skills and successes.
* One-stop funding websites, and state agencies that publish grant funding opportunity announcements for seekers who struggle to find opportunities. New to third edition.

Want to get a grant? This proven guide offers up-to-date advice on putting together a successful grant proposal — from researching your options to dealing with application forms to compiling a winning contract bid document. Whether you're a new grant writer or a veteran fundraiser, you'll see how to win more grant awards in an increasingly competitive funding environment.

* Get started with grant basics — understand the difference between grants and contracts, start the planning process, and manage the paperwork
* Show me the money — locate worldwide grantmaking organizations (whether public, private, or international) and get the dollars you need
* Play and win the grants game — demonstrate your need through powerful writing and convince peer reviewers to rate your application with the maximum points
* Write a competitive application narrative — prepare each section of your funding request, from the cover letter and abstract to each section of grant proposals and contract bids
* Increase your funding success rates — give funders the specifics they're looking for, build grant applicant credibility, and craft the Corporate Letter Request

Open the book and find:

* One-stop funding Web sites and state agencies that publish grant funding opportunity announcements
* The latest language, terms, and phrases to use on the job or in proposals
* Ways to recycle a rejected proposal
* Helpful chapters on project staffing, resources, equity, and budgets
* How to target the best Web sites to find the latest application forms and writing guidelines
* An example of a well-researched, well-written grant proposal