The Only Writing Series You'll Ever Need - Grant Writing: A Complete Resource for Proposal Writers

Judy Tremore · Nancy Burke

Feb 2009 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Millions of people dream about making money as a freelance grant writer. But grant writing is different than any other type of writingùit requires specific elements as well as a certain style and know-how. By the nature of this series, this book is a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow guide. Covering the basic skills every grant writer needs, they will learn how to get the funds they are asking forùno matter how stringent the submission guidelines. This book explains all a prospective grant writer needs to know, including how to:

• Find the money up for grabs
• Apply for government and foundation grants
• Build community collaborations and partnerships
• Write a statement of need
• Develop a budget and budget narrative
• Fill out appropriate paperwork

This book gives writers the insider information they need to confront the competitive market and seal the deal.

About the author

Judy Tremore was Grand Rapids editor of Metropolitan Woman magazine and managing editor of Cadence newspaper, where she won two Michigan Press Association Enterprise awards.

Nancy Burke has garnered an estimated $20 million in grant funds on behalf of her clients. She also served at the Frey Foundation where she reviewed grants and made recommendations for funding to the board of trustees.