Includes index.

Which type of grant is right for you? -- Understanding the components -- Preparation -- Writing -- Standing out from the crowd -- Researching grantors -- The waiting process -- Handling acceptance -- Turning rejection into future victory -- Achieving long-term success -- Other uses for your proposals -- Grant deadlines matrix -- Congratulations letter, final report, and cover letter -- Short grant proposals -- Medium grant proposals -- Long grant proposals -- Program and project budgets.