"The style of writing is friendly. It is not stuffy and certainly not formal. There are numerous examples throughout the book.... would make a good addition to a grants office library". -- The Grant AdvisorThis excellent self-help book is for first-time proposal writers and planners, or for those who are without easy access to sources and materials. The authors use a concise, straight forward, and topical approach, relying on proven examples of how to find grants and how to plan, write, and submit proposals that get results.The book also explores the information sources and technologies now available for locating federal, foundation, or corporate funding programs. The authors share their streamlining techniques for submitting more proposals in less time. A special bonus is the list of writing tips, as well as a list of the most likely reasons proposals are rejected.