Part I: Setting the Stage with Grant Basics.

Chapter 1: Getting Smart, Getting Money.

Chapter 2: Raising Your Hit Rate with a Fantastic Funding Plan.

Chapter 3: Talk the Talk: Using the Right Terms in Requests.

Part II: Meeting the Main Players in the World of Grants.

Chapter 4: Getting the Goods on Government Grants.

Chapter 5: Wading through Federal Grant Application Kits.

Chapter 6: Digging Up Grant Treasures from Foundations and Corporations.

Chapter 7: All Alone: Finding Grants for Individuals.

Chapter 8: Exploring the World of International Funds.

Part III: Playing by the Rules of the Grants Game.

Chapter 9: Preparing for Review Criteria of Government Grants and Contracts.

Chapter 10: Writing to Meet Review Criteria of Government Grants and Contracts.

Chapter 11: Working with Words That Win Funds.

Part IV: Assembling Your Grant Application with Ease.

Chapter 12: Fashioning the Small Stuff: Cover Letters, Abstracts, and More.

Chapter 13: Shining the Spotlight on Your Organization.

Chapter 14: Communicating Your Need for Funds.

Chapter 15: Demonstrating Accountability: Program Design and Evaluation.

Chapter 16: Smart Selection: Profiling Personnel, Resources, and Equity.

Chapter 17: Money Matters: Presenting the Budget.

Part V: Crossing the Finish Line with Your Grant Application.

Chapter 18: The Clock's Ticking: Checking Everything before the Launch.

Chapter 19: The Waiting Game: Cleaning Up and Following Up.

Chapter 20: Win or Lose: Playing the Next Card the Right Way.

Chapter 21: Asking for Goods or Services with Effective Letters.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Organizing Your Writing.

Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Personalize Your Request.

Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Handling a Rejection Notice.

Appendix: A Complete Example of a Grant Application Narrative.

Index.