This book is designed to help nonprofit organizations craft proposals for grants from foundations, companies, and government agencies. This is a comprehensive guide to locating and winning available grants. About the author: Michael Bush has over 30 years of grant writing experience, working as a top administrator for nonprofits. He has been on a state educational grant selection committee, and have worked for Senator Levin's office as a trainer for nonprofits in the area of nonprofit acquisition and grant writing. Open the book and find: - How to format the grant application? - How to perform an effective research for available grants? - Tips to make contacts with grant giving organizations - How to write a winning cover letter? - Samples of winning grants - How to draft a proposed budget? - Detailed breakdown for the parts of a grant - And much more! Q&A with the author: Question: What are the most common problems people encounter when it comes to applying for grants in your experience? Answer: Most people do not pay attention to the grant guidelines- and their applications get thrown out or declined. Question: Why most grant applications are declined? Answer: People do not take the time to plan their programs or projects and that is very evident in the application- and especially the budget. Most nonprofits do not charge for their services. They are providing something that is needed in the community- therefore, they must seek funds to help pay for staffing, offices, materials- so they apply for grants. There are lots of different types of nonprofits and lots of different reasons nonprofits apply. People applying have to look at a grantor as a partner in their mission, and try to convince that partner to help them provide the needed service. That is the emotional part of the writing. To learn more about grant writing, grab your copy now!