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Book Guide to Funding Opportunities

Download or read book Guide to Funding Opportunities written by National Endowment for the Arts. International Office and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Guide to EU Funding

Download or read book A Guide to EU Funding written by European Commission and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to the evolution of the world economy and its impact on Europe, the European Commission proposed a set of programmes to boost jobs, growth and investment across the European Union. The programmes are part of the multiannual financial framework 2014-2020. This publication guides you through these programmes and the funding opportunities they offer are briefly described here in this booklet. Detailed information is available on the European Commission's website. EU funding opportunities prove the added value of the EU budget in a number of fields, from research, employment, regional development and cooperation to education, culture, environment, humanitarian aid and energy, among many others. Significant support is available to small and medium-sized businesses, non-governmental and civil society non-profit organisations, young people, researchers, farmers and public bodies, to name a few.

Book Write an Effective Funding Application

Download or read book Write an Effective Funding Application written by Mary W. Walters and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where the opportunity to advance scholarly and scientific knowledge is dependent on the ability to secure sufficient funding, researchers and scholars must write funding proposals that stand out from the competition. The practical advice in this guidebook is designed to aid academics in writing successful applications at all stages of their careers. This book will help grant applicants plan and craft funding proposals that are concise, complete, and impressive—and that satisfy the mandates of the agencies to which they are applying. Applicants will learn how to • Avoid common writing blunders • Understand the central importance of the research budget • Overcome procrastination • Choose and secure professional references • Develop a career path with a view toward funding opportunities • Maintain a winning attitude that will improve the chances of success Write an Effective Funding Application details the all-important preparation stage in drafting a grant application, from identifying sources of funding and securing registration numbers to creating a schedule for meeting the application deadline. It reviews the nuts and bolts of writing and polishing a winning application, stressing the importance of logical thinking and thoughtful presentation. The book includes detailed information on developing budgets, "before" and "after" versions of proposals, and descriptions of common pitfalls that everyone can avoid.

Book Funding Your Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Download or read book Funding Your Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences written by Barbara L. E. Walker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grants and fellowships are increasingly essential to an academic career, and competition over federal and foundation funding is fiercer than ever. Yet there has hitherto been little training available for this genre of writing. Funding Your Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences demystifies the process of writing winning grant proposals in the humanities and social sciences. Offering practical guidance, step-by-step instructions, and examples of successful proposals, Walker and Unruh outline the best practices to crack the proposal writing code. They reveal the most common peeves of proposal reviewers, and offer advice on how to avoid frequent problem areas in conceptualizing and crafting a research proposal in the humanities and social sciences. Contributions from agency and foundation program officers offer the perspective from the other side of the proposal submission portal, and new research funding trends, including crowdfunding and public scholarship, are also covered. This book is essential reading for all those involved in funding applications. Graduate students, research administrators, early career faculty members, and tenured professors alike will gain new and effective strategies to write successful applications.

Book Grant Writing

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rekha S. Rajan
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2015-06-18
  • ISBN : 1475814429
  • Pages : 150 pages

Download or read book Grant Writing written by Rekha S. Rajan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first of its kind, this book provides you everything you need to know about successfully navigating the grant writing process.

Book The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments

Download or read book The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments written by Ross Hamilton and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2017-11-16 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great financing is the holy grail of real estate--with the power to make or break the deal. Learn how to get the money you need for the property you need. Whether you are brokering your first deal or your fiftieth, finding the right financing for that specific situation can be the most important challenge you face. However, you can find nearly unlimited supplies of funding for all your real estate deals if you know where to look The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments introduces you to the range of options available--from traditional mortgages and asset-based loans to crowdfunding and private money--and provides an inside look into the loan process as a whole and how lenders think through different scenarios. Learn all there is to know about: What lenders are looking for How to close with confidence How to maintain sufficient liquidity How to protect your credit position for future deals What to do when deals go south Whether you’re planning to fix and flip or buy and hold, you can rest confidently that you are in prime position to not only avoid costly borrowing mistakes but also be set up for real estate success beyond what you thought possible with The Inside Guide to Funding Real Estate Investments by your side.

Book How to Write a Successful Research Grant Application

Download or read book How to Write a Successful Research Grant Application written by Willo Pequegnat and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last fifty years behavioral and medical research has been generously supported by the federal government, private foundations, and other philanthropic organizations contributing to the development of a vibrant public health system both in the United States and worldwide. However, these funds are dwindling and to stay competitive, investigators must understand the funding environment and know how to translate their hypotheses into research grant applications that reviewers evaluate as having scientific merit. The Second Edition of ‘How to Write a Successful Research Grant Application’ is the only book of its kind written by federal research investigators which provides technical assistance for researchers applying for biobehavioral and psychosocial research funding and can give them an edge in this competitive environment. The book provides invaluable tips on all aspects of the art of grantsmanship, including: how to determine research opportunities and priorities, how to develop the different elements of an application, how to negotiate the electronic submission and review processes, and how to disseminate the findings. Charts, visual aids, Web links, an extensive real-world example of a research proposal with budget, and a "So You Were Awarded Your Grant—Now What?" chapter show prospective applicants how to: - Formulate a testworthy—and interesting—hypothesis. - Select the appropriate research mechanism. - Avoid common pitfalls in proposal writing. - Develop an adequate control group. - Conduct a rigorous qualitative inquiry. - Develop a budget justification of costs. - Develop a human subjects of animal welfare plan. - Write a data analytic plan. - Design a quality control/assurance program. - Read between the lines of a summary of the review of your application. Although its focus is on Public Health Service funding, ‘How to Write a Successful Research Grant’ is equally useful for all research proposals, including graduate students preparing a thesis or dissertation proposal. Service providers in community-based organizations and public health agencies will also find this a useful resource in preparing a proposal to compete for grant funds from state and community resources, non-government organizations, and foundations.

Book Guide to Federal Funding Opportunities

Download or read book Guide to Federal Funding Opportunities written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book How the NIH Can Help You Get Funded

Download or read book How the NIH Can Help You Get Funded written by Michelle L. Kienholz and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the NIH Can Help You Get Funded takes a novel, non-formulaic approach in teaching readers how to "write a grant" -- and much more. The authors draw on their decades of experience working with both investigators and NIH personnel to anticipate their questions and concerns and help establish a comfortable, productive partnership between them. With this book's focus on applying this knowledge to their personal grant strategy, readers will learn: ? how the NIH operates at the corporate level, as well as the culture and policies of individual institutes and centers ? how the NIH budget evolves over the course of a fiscal year and why the timing is important ? how to customize NIH Web site searches and use the data to increase chances of success ? how to identify appropriate program officers, study sections, and funding opportunities The authors advise readers on developing each component of the grant application in order of the components' influence on the final impact score. Individual funding mechanisms are reviewed along with grantsmanship tips specific to each. Readers learn the importance of reviewer-friendly formatting and organization of the text. The final chapters cover next steps after the application has been submitted-before, during, and after the review and funding decision. Strategies for resubmitting or repurposing applications are provided for those readers whose applications do not receive awards. The authors likewise anticipate the needs of readers who do receive funding but have questions on managing and maintaining their award. Amid ever-increasing competition for government research grants, How the NIH Can Help You Get Funded is an invaluable manual for how to pursue -- and sustain -- NIH funding.

Book A Guide to Funding Resources

Download or read book A Guide to Funding Resources written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Go Get That Grant

Download or read book Go Get That Grant written by Gail M. Staines and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-07-08 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a practical, how-to guide for those interested in writing, procuring, and implementing grants. The second edition has also been expanded to include a new chapter on how to become a grant writer. From gathering basic information about an organization through accepting and implementing the grant award, expert advice is provided then illustrated through step-by-step guides along with numerous examples. This publication is designed to be used by those writing grants on behalf of libraries as well as nonprofit organizations. Information about types of grants available through government agencies and foundations as well as how to locate funding opportunities has all been updated in this second edition. The process of identifying a fundable project and how to carefully select potential sources of funding are explained. Proven writing strategies show how to make your grant application stand out from the rest. Making sure that program implementation is as smooth as possible is shared in order to eliminate any potential obstacles that may arise. Several appendices show samples of strategic plans, narratives, budgets, needs assessments, evaluations, and much more! Examples are tailored to libraries and nonprofit organizations. The author has shared her 20+ years experience successfully procuring and implementing foundation and government grants. It is the most current and practical publication of its kind available today and will prove to be enormously useful in these tough economic times when decreased available funding opportunities are resulting in increase competitiveness. (n.b., This book is not intended for those seeking funding for science-based or social science-based projects that involve experiments and may involve human and/or animal subjects.)

Book The Only Grant Writing Book You ll Ever Need

Download or read book The Only Grant Writing Book You ll Ever Need written by Ellen Karsh and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing Written by two expert authors who have won millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, this is the essential book on securing grants. It provides comprehensive, step-by-step guide for grant writers, including vital up-to-the minute interviews with grant-makers, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking grants in today's difficult economic climate. The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need includes: Concrete suggestions for developing each section of a proposal Hands-on exercises that let you practice what you learn A glossary of terms Conversations with grant-makers on why they award grants...and why they don't Insights into how grant-awarding is affected by shifts in the economy

Book Models of Proposal Planning   Writing

Download or read book Models of Proposal Planning Writing written by Jeremy T. Miner and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-05-09 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an essential weapon for anyone looking for funding in the extremely competitive grantseeking world. It explains how and why to approach both public and private sponsors with not just information, but persuasion, for the best chance for success. How do you present the right balance of logic, emotion, and relationship-awareness to make a persuasive proposal? What is THE most important thing to do before submitting a proposal to increase your odds for funding success? What portion of the proposal must be stressed even when it has a low point value assigned to it in the reviewer's evaluation form? How can a site visit make or break the fate of a meticulously prepared application? Models of Proposal Planning & Writing: Second Edition answers all these critical questions and more for grantseekers, documenting how to write a proposal that will persuade a sponsor to invest in your projects and organization—and just as importantly, explaining why a properly persuasive application puts forth a seamless argument that stands the test of reason, addresses psychological concerns, and connects your project to the values of the sponsor. The book's comprehensive annotations provide practical information that walks readers step-by-step through a logical, integrated process of planning and writing persuasive proposals.

Book Funding Your Education

    Book Details:
  • Author : U.S. Department of Education
  • Publisher : Government Printing Office
  • Release : 2014-10-01
  • ISBN : 0160926238
  • Pages : 67 pages

Download or read book Funding Your Education written by U.S. Department of Education and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides a description of Federal Student Aid programs and the application process. Readers will find information on federal student aid as a source for funding postsecondary education, and know where to go for more detailed information. Funding Your Education: The Guide to Federal Student Aid speaks to high school students, college students, adults, and parents interested in finding out about financial aid from the federal government to help pay for education expenses at an eligible college, technical school, vocational school, or graduate school.

Book Guide to Government Grants Writing

Download or read book Guide to Government Grants Writing written by Harriet Grayson Mup Ma and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The government has literally billions of dollars to give away. While many people express interest in applying for government grants they falsely think the process is too complicated. The Guide to Government Grants Writing simplifies this process. In addition, information is provided on bidding for government contracts, which are available to organizations of all types as well as individuals. The Guide to Government Grants Writing is a concise, simple but elegant tool designed to assist any individual or organization, including non-profit and for-profit businesses on researching and writing government grant applications. The Guide illustrates and provides specific step-by-step examples on how to complete the seemingly dense application as well as forms required of all government grant applications. The Guide is a basic reference tool for accessing grants information on all government levels-federal, state and local. Specific state-by-state details are provided on grants available in all 50 states. Don't let the forms and the length of the application announcement prevent you or your organization from applying for government grants and or seeking government contracts. The Guide to Government Grants Writing makes the entire process manageable. Don't let your organization miss out on the opportunities.

Book Guide to Getting Arts Grants

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ellen Liberatori
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2010-09-07
  • ISBN : 1581158319
  • Pages : 359 pages

Download or read book Guide to Getting Arts Grants written by Ellen Liberatori and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get that arts grant and be more independent! In this book, artists and arts groups will find all they need to know to support themselves through grants and special projects. This expert guide, written by an insider who has been on both the grant-making and the grant-writing side of the arts, shows readers how to assess their personal strengths and set goals to pursue their dreams. Hands-on examples and how-to exercises are provided for every situation: from creating artists’ statements, to writing letters, fellowship applications, and arts-organization applications, to being ready for that all-important site visit. Online resources, tips on portfolio and personal prep, and information about the inner workings of boards and how to handle the yes, the no, and the maybe make this the complete guide to getting that arts grant. • More than 66,000 foundations give grants—this book helps artists get them • Unique exercises from an insider, plus upbeat, positive approach • Focuses on personal preparation for applying for and getting a grant Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.