"Armed with this invaluable book and a bit of perseverance, youwill be well on your way to tapping into available sources." --JoanHamburg

Laurie Blum knows everything there is to know about the fivebillion dollars in grant monies available to finance a wide arrayof ideas and projects. With clear explanations and provenstrategies for success, her indispensable guide will help youdevelop a game plan to get the grant you need. Here's where you'llfind complete details on:
* Shaping your idea to attract funding.
* Preparing your funding campaign--from research and organizationto budgeting and marketing.
* Finding the right resource--building a prospect list, using basicreferences, and keeping data sheets.
* Writing your proposal.
* Following up on responses--what to do if you receive a grant andwhat steps to take if your request is turned down.

LAURIE BLUM is America's Free Money(r) expert and author of morethan twenty books on the subject, including her bestseller, FreeMoney(r) for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs. She is also thecofounder of Blum & O'Hara, a highly successful fund-raisingcompany. Ms. Blum lives in Los Angeles.