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Book SynopsisA first of its kind, this book provides you everything you need to know about successfully navigating the grant writing process including understanding the language of grant writing, finding grants, preparing the proposal, completing the application, preparing budgets, organizing information and timelines, revising and editing the proposal, including the assessment and evaluation, and building meaningful relationships with program officers and colleagues.
Trade ReviewGrant Writing:Practical Strategies for Scholars and Professionals, written by Rekha S. Rajan and Daniel R. Tomal, provides a cohesive, comprehensive, and clear step-by-step process for understanding grant writing from beginning to end. . . .Overall, Grant Writing is simple in the sense that is clear and straightforward, but it is certainly not simplistic in its content. It deals with language (money) that all nations understand. . . .[T]his is a useful, handy guide for scholars and professionals, faculty members, and researchers, as well as a helpful text for institutional leaders engaged in finding and securing grants. * Global Education Review *
The authors provide a much-needed, tailored approach for faculty, scholars, researchers, and other professionals to understanding grant writing. This book will provide a positive contribution to the field. -- David H. Lindeman, CFRE, GPC, co-editor, Journal of the Grant Professionals association, president, Global Grant Solutions, LLC Washington, D.C.
Drs Rajan and Tomal are both scholars and published authors with a wealth of knowledge and experience which they have presented in this book. -- Andrew S. Rawdon, JD, co-editor—Journal of the Grant Professionals Association
A treasure trove of information for anyone interested in pursuing grants. -- Charles J. Russo, Ed.D., J.D., Panzer Chair in Education, University of Dayton
This is an excellent guide for scholars and practitioners, as well as a helpful text for students in a variety of fields. -- Dr. Azadeh F. Osanloo, M.P.A., Ph.D., Ph.D., Stan Fulton Endowed Chair in Education, New Mexico State University
This book is a great read for anyone who wants to understand what can be an arcane and secretive process. -- Fenwick W. English, R. Wendell Eaves Sr. Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Table of ContentsForeword Authors’ Note Acknowledgments 1 Overture: An Introduction to Grants 2 Exposition: Finding the Grants 3 Theme and Variations: Developing the Proposal 4 Recapitulation: Completing the Proposal 5 Finale: Revising and Editing the Proposal 6 Encore: Beyond the Proposal Epilogue Appendix A: Grant Professionals Association Code of Ethics and Standards Appendix B: Grant Public Law 106-107 Appendix C: Grants.Gov Privacy Policy Appendix D: Eligibility for Government Grants Appendix E: Processes for Grant Application Appendix F: Sample Grant Review Process NSF Appendix G: Sample Grant Review Process NEH Appendix H: Sample Letter of Intent Appendix I: Sample Final Report Appendix J: Glossary of Terms References Index About the Authors
