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They've raised nearly $350 million from almost 40 different government agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow you can tap their knowledge and experience whenever you need it. And let's face it. We really need it when we're struggling through a challenging part of our grant that's due in three days - not when we have time to go to a workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead this book for: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on how to apply for the grants you have the best chance of winning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal-world examples taken straight from winning proposals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA how to do this chapter for each major section of your proposal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChecklists and worksheets that break down big tasks into workable sizes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsider tips on how to avoid losing points with your reviewers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour time is valuable. Federal grants take a LOT of time. Don't you want to spend that time where you have the best chance of succeeding?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than that, the skills this book will help you develop will make your foundation proposals stronger and more competitive too. Learn how to use just the right sort of data to make your case for need. Learn how to tailor your evaluation plan to the size of your project, and your budget.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book talks frankly about working on teams, prying information you need out of co-workers, and potential ethics traps. You'll learn how to assess when it's actually better for your organization to walk away from a grant opportunity. Extensive appendices offer tips on how to become a grant reviewer, how to get registered on Grants.gov, and where to find data for putting in your proposals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bottom line is you can do this. The authors remind you of this over and over as they take you step-by-step through the challenges of completing your first proposal or making your fiftieth proposal even better. When you hit submit on that federal grant, it feels great. 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