Go get that grant! : a practical guide for libraries and nonprofit organizations

In these tough economic times, funding opportunities have decreased, while competition for monies has increased. Thus, this how-to guide is a must for anyone interested in writing, procuring, and implementing grants. Designed for libraries and nonprofit organizations, Go Get That Grant includes information about types of grants available through government agencies and foundations, as well as how to locate funding opportunities. From gathering basic information about an organization through accepting and implementing grants, Gail Staines provides step-by-step expert advice, numerous examples, and proven writing strategies. She also explains the processes of identifying fundable projects and selecting potential sources of funding. This volume also contains several appendixes with samples of strategic plans, narratives, budgets, needs assessments, evaluations, and much more. As securing funds becomes increasingly difficult, this current and useful book will prove enormously effective.

• Acknowledgments p. v
• 1 Introduction p. 1
• 2 Creating Your Toolkit p. 5
• 3 Identifying a Project p. 11
• 4 Types of Grants p. 17
• 5 Funding Sources p. 23
• 6 Select a Grant and Start Writing p. 31
• 7 Submitting Your Grant p. 53
• 8 Making the Grant Successful p. 59
• 9 Some Advice and Final Words p. 65
• Appendices:
• A Samples of a Three-Year Strategic Plan Outline p. 71
• B Sample Entries for Government Grants p. 75
• C Sample Query Letter p. 79
• D Sample Entries for Foundations p. 81
• E Sample Organizational Chart p. 85
• F Grant-writing Worksheets p. 87
• G Case Study #1: Sample Narrative of a Successful Grant p. 91
• H Case Study #2: Sample Narrative from an Unsuccessful Grant p. 95
• I Examples of Needs Assessments p. 97
• J Example of an Unsuccessful Budget p. 99
• K Example of a Successful Budget p. 101
• L Examples of Evaluation Plans p. 103
• M Sample Grant Application Form for a Foundation p. 105
• References p. 109
• Additional Resources p. 111
• Index p. 115
• About the Author p. 117