Complete Guide to Getting a Grant: How to Turn Your Ideas into Dollars - Hardcover

Laurie Blum

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 067177834X ISBN 13: 9780671778347

Publisher: Poseidon Pr, 1993

Synopsis

A guide to obtaining grant money shows readers how to recognize a good idea and develop it, find the right funder for every idea, and write a winning proposal, including instructive examples. 15,000 first printing.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"Armed with this invaluable book and a bit of perseverance, you will be well on your way to tapping into available sources." —Joan Hamburg

Laurie Blum knows everything there is to know about the five billion dollars in grant monies available to finance a wide array of ideas and projects. With clear explanations and proven strategies for success, her indispensable guide will help you develop a game plan to get the grant you need. Here's where you'll find complete details on:

• Shaping your idea to attract funding.
• Preparing your funding campaign—from research and organization to budgeting and marketing.
• Finding the right resource—building a prospect list, using basic references, and keeping data sheets.
• Writing your proposal.
• Following up on responses—what to do if you receive a grant and what steps to take if your request is turned down.

About the Author:

LAURIE BLUM is America's Free Money(r) expert and author of more than twenty books on the subject, including her bestseller, Free Money(r) for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs. She is also the cofounder of Blum & O'Hara, a highly successful fund-raising company. Ms. Blum lives in Los Angeles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Poseidon Pr
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 067177834X
• ISBN 13: 9780671778347
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 368