Grantwriters & Nonprofits
Bookletters
New Books
For first-time grantseekers and those seeking a review of basic grantsmanship.
Web Links
Foundation Center's Learning Lab
Excellent tutorials to grantseeking, funding research, proposal writing, proposal budgets,
using Foundation Directory Online, establishing a nonprofit organization, more.
http://fdncenter.org/learn/classroom/index.jhtml
Grantseeking Basics
This grantseeking primer is culled from the Minnesota Council on Foundations' popular
and time-tested grantseeking courses and materials.
ttp://www.mcf.org/mcf/grant/basics.htm
Pointers for Grantseekers: A guide for first-time and novice grantseekers
Includes whether to apply for a grant and whether to become a non-profit, tax-exempt
organization; laying the groundwork, planning and writing the grant proposal; some local
sources of grant funding.
http://www.lib.ci.tucson.az.us/research/grants/
Six Guidelines for Successful Proposals
Grantproposal.com provides free resources for both advanced grantwriting consultants
and inexperienced nonprofit staff. Includes inquiry letters, sample proposal, advice from
funders, and helpful strategies.
http://www.grantproposal.com/proposal.html
Recommended Books for getting started:
The Foundation Center's User-Friendly Guide This brief, helpful book answers commonly
asked questions about grant-seeking in an upbeat, easy-to-read style. Required reading
for novice grantseekers. Available online.
http://fdncenter.org/learn/ufg/index.html
Grassroots Grants: An Activist's Guide to Proposal Writing.
An excellent book on grants research, proposal writing, and generally getting money and power
for your organization.
658.15224 R6583G.
Copies are available for checkout.
The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing
658.15224 F7711 2007.
Provides clear and thorough guidance in writing grant proposals. In addition you will find strategies
for researching and contacting potential funders. Includes sample proposal. Copies are also
available for checkout.
