This comprehensive step-by-step guide on grant seeking covers everything from understanding the funder, developing a fundable project to creating measurable goals and objectives, and writing a winning proposal. Examples, guide sheets, worksheets and more are included. It's a one-of-a-kind book with a level of detail not found elsewhere in the marketplace. This clear, step-by-step guide to locating grants and funding organizations delivers: An overview of what types of grants are available and how to apply for them. Strategies for cutting through red tape. A guide to the grant-writing terminology. An explanation of why some proposals succeed while others fail. Samples of successful grant proposals. A directory of resources critical to grant seekers. Includes Internet addresses of organizations publishing information about grant makers; Federal, foundation, corporation, state and regional grants resources contact information. More than 2000 grant resources.