Grants for Libraries - A How-to-do-it Manual and CD-ROM (Hardcover, New)

As libraries cope with budget cuts and shortages, many are turning to grants as a means for funding new initiatives and sustaining services. This practical how-to manual - authored by two experts with in-depth knowledge and practical experience - outlines the grant-writing process and provides a proven step-by-step strategy for getting your grant. Chapters cover preliminary planning; defining the project; forming the writing team; choosing the best type of funder (government, foundation, corporate, and local organizations) to approach; and more. Core coverage focuses on writing and submitting the proposal including thorough explanation and examples the title sheet, cover letter, table of contents, overview, description, needs, methodology, timeline, budget, evaluation, and more. Additional sections explain how applicants should follow-up on their submission; partner with outside organizations; and implement and evaluate the project when your funding is approved. The CD-ROM includes a sample grant template that you can individualize and reproduce for your own grants, as well as model long range plans that can be modified and included in proposals. More than 15 successful grant stories from a variety of institutions and for various funding purposes are also on this invaluable CD for you to model, adapt, or incorporate into your own winning proposals.

General

Imprint:	Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	How-to-do-it Manuals, No. 144
Release date:	2005
First published:	December 2005
Authors:	Stephanie R. Gerding • Pamela H. Mackellar
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover •  CD-ROM
Pages:	225
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-55570-535-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library, archive & information management Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management of specific areas > Budgeting & financial management
LSN:	1-55570-535-9
Barcode:	9781555705350

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