Understanding Grants

Grants – Small Business Notes – Grants are a form of funding awarded by a private foundation, or a federal or state government department or agency.

Developing a Grant Proposal – Small Business Notes -- A successful grant proposal is one that is well-prepared, thoughtfully planned, and concisely packaged.

Definition of RFP (Request for Proposals) – Small Business Notes -- When the value of a government contract exceeds $100,000 and when it necessitates a highly technical product or service, the government may issue a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Building Better Rural Places - USDA - Federal programs for sustainable agriculture, forestry conservation, and community development.

Getting Grants - Gov Spot - Find funding sources online.  The funding is out there, and with a little effort, it can be yours.

Find Federal Grant Opportunities - Grants.gov - Find an apply for grant opportunities.

Grants.gov

Grantwriting

Writing the Grant Proposal – Small Business Notes -- There are eight basic components to creating a solid proposal package.

Basic Elements of Grant Writing - Corporation for Public Broadcasting - This publication is an easy guide to the basic elements of grant writing.  It offers guideposts to help you through each stage of the process.

Writing a Successful Grant Proposal - Grant Seeking in Minnesota - Seeking grant money can be time-consuming and sometimes frustrating.  Listed here are steps to overcome these problems.

Proposal Writing Short Course - The Foundation Center - The subject of this short course is proposal writing. You need to follow a step-by-step process in the search for private dollars.