Opportunities
Chapter 4: Venturing into Public-Sector Grants
Looking for Local Funding First
Analyzing the Types of Federal Funding Available
Enlisting Political Advocates
Chapter 5: Navigating the Federal Grant Submission Portals
Navigating the Grants.gov Website
Understanding Grant Applicant Eligibility
Registering on Grants.gov
Viewing Tutorials in the Grants.gov Workspace
Accessing Application Package Instructions
Reviewing Some of the Mandatory Government Grant Application Forms
Chapter 6: Researching Potential Private-Sector Funders
Finding Foundations and Corporations with Grantmaking Programs
Scouring GuideStar for Foundation Funders
What to Look for in a Foundation’s Form-990
Weighing the Usefulness of Free versus Paid Grant-Research Websites
Scoring a Match to the Funder's Grantmaking Criteria
Knowing Whom to Contact First
Chapter 7: Finding Legitimate Grants for Individuals and Businesses
Sorting Through Who Awards Grants to Individuals and for What Purposes
Locating Credible Grants for Your Startup Business
Digging for Business-Expansion Monies
Chapter 8: Finding Grants for Academia and Fellowships
Reviewing Terminology That You Need to Know
Finding Sponsored Program Grants
Chapter 9: Identifying Funds for Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
Acquiring NGO Status
Finding NGOs-Related Funding Sources
Knowing What Non-U.S. Funders Expect
7 Part 3: Maximizing Your Chances of Winning a Grant Award Chapter 10: Finding Federal Grant Opportunities That Fit Your Needs Dissecting the Notice of Funding Availability (Over and Over Again) Scrutinizing the Review Criteria Finding the Right Collaborators Chapter 11: Winning with Peer Review Scoring Factors Complying with the Technical Review Requirements Understanding the Importance of the Peer Review Process Writing to the Peer Review Requirements Validating Needs and Implementation Strategies Considering the Use of Third-Party Evaluators Getting Invited to Join a Peer Review Team Chapter 12: Resuscitating Your Writing Putting a Heartbeat in Your Writing Racking Up Peer Review Points in the Program Design
8 Part 4: Following the Funder’s Guidelines Chapter 13: Preparing Preliminary Documents Complying with Mandatory Application Package Requirements Drafting a Cover Letter (If Requested) Shuffling Through Funder Information Requests Knowing What the Feds Want in a Form (SF-424) Saving the Abstract or Executive Summary Narrative for Last Crafting the Table of Contents When Required Chapter 14: Developing the Organizational History and Capability Boilerplate Narrative Adhering to the Funder’s Guidelines Creating Organizational Capabilities as a Grant Applicant Sorting Out Relevant Programs and Activities Presenting and Validating Your Target Population for Services Including High Stakes Partners to Boost Your Credibility Chapter 15: Validating Your Needs with a Compelling Narrative Convincing Funders of Your Need Using Graphics When Allowed by the Funder Chapter 16: Incorporating Best Practices to Build the Program Design Narrative Reviewing the Components of a Good Program Design Section Starting with a Purpose Statement Plotting Goals and SMART Objectives Providing a Comprehensive Implementation Plan Confirming Narrative Content Connectivity in Your Logic
