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Featured eBooks

Winning Grants Step by Step by Tori O'Neal-McElrath; Lynn Kanter; Lynn Jenkins English
Publication Date: 2019
The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals has long been the go-to resource for individuals and organizations looking for a clear, easy-to-follow approach to tackling the grant-writing process and winning funds.
Models of Proposal Planning and Writing by Jeremy T. Miner; Kelly C. Ball-Stahl
Publication Date: 2016
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.
Grant Writing : practical strategies for scholars and professionals by Rekha S. Rajan and Daniel Tomal
Publication Date: 2015
A first of its kind, this book provides you everything you need to know about successfully navigating the grant writing process including understanding the language of grant writing, finding grants, preparing the proposal, completing the application, preparing budgets, revising and editing the proposal, and more
The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need by Ellen Karsh; Arlen Sue Fox
Publication Date: 2014
Written by two expert authors who have won millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, this is an essential book on securing grants.
Complete Book of Grant Writing by Nancy Smith; E. Works
Publication Date: 2012
The Complete Book if Grant Writing is a must-have reference if you're seeking funding through grants-government grants, foundation grants, specialty grants, and more.
Grant Seeking in Higher Education by Mary M. Licklider; The University of Missouri Grant Writer Network
Publication Date: 2012
Orients faculty to the grants culture and walks readers step-by-step through the entire grant-seeking process, from identifying sources to preparing a successful application to administering the funds after the grant is awarded.
Successful Grant Writing for Health and Human Service Professionals, Fifth Edition by Laura Gitlin; Ann Kolanowski; Kevin J. Lyons
Publication Date: 2020
This updated and fully revised fifth edition of this classic guide to grant writing is especially written for health and human service professionals. It provides a comprehensive, systematic, and easy-to-follow stepwise guide to writing competitive grant proposals for research, education, innovative practices, and demonstration projects.
Grant Application Writer's Handbook by Liane Reif-Lehrer
Publication Date: 2005
Addresses the key points in developing grant proposals in a hands-on, step-by-step method, with sample forms and tips for getting approved and funded.

Print Books

A Faculty Guide to Writing Research Grants by Mike Cronan
Publication Date: 2023
Location: Second Floor Stacks
Call Number: Q180.55.P7 C76 2023
Writing Successful Grant Proposals from the Top down and Bottom Up by Robert J. Sternberg (Editor)
Publication Date: 2014
Location: Second Floor Stacks
Call Number: Q180.55.P7 B85 2014
Getting Funded: the complete guide to writing grant proposals by Mary Hall and Susan Howlett
Location: Second Floor Stacks
Call Number: HG177.5 .U6 H355 2003
Grant Writing in Higher Education : a step-by-step guide by Kenneth T. Henson
Location: Second Floor Stacks
Call Number: LC241 .H46 2004
Proposal Planning and Writing, 4th Edition by Jeremy T. Miner; Lynn E. Miner
Location: Second Floor Stacks
Call Number: HG177.5.U6 M56 2008
The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing by Jane C. Geever
Location: Second Floor Stacks
Call Number: HG177.5.U6 G44 2004
Writing Science : how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded by Joshua Schimel
Location: Second Floor Stacks
Call Number: T11 .S35 2012

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