The Grant Authority Author:Ronald E. Wainrib, Esq. My book reveals how to get your share of the billions of grant dollars up for grabs from federal, state and local government agencies, public and private foundations, and big money corporations. It is packed with time-tested, proven grant-winning secrets offered from a lawyer s perspective such as: -How to identify the best free grant money pro... more »grams for your particular needs. (You'll discover where the money is and how to get your share as quickly and as easily as possible.) -9 grant myths that confuse consumers! -Shortcuts to proper research writing a proposal and submitting correctly. (Too many people fail to get approval because they don't know what I reveal in my book.) -Critical differences between grants, loans and government entitlements and which ones are the easiest to qualify for! -Why your personal credit and financial situation does not matter when qualifying for a grant! -How to use grant money to get your new business off the ground! -The number one mistake grant seekers make when applying for grants and how to avoid it. -How individual applicants can increase their chances of being awarded grant funds. -Why no one can guarantee you will receive grant money. (And how scammers cheat honest consumers out of their money by making big promises they can't deliver on. If you do nothing else, pay close attention to what I say here. You'll save yourself a lot of money and heartache.) -How to match your grant needs with those of the appropriate funding sources. (Knowing this little nugget of gold; gives you a huge advantage over other grant seekers competing against you.) -The primary reason grant proposals are rejected! -Why individuals should affiliate and seek sponsorship from a non-profit organization before applying to any grant program! -Basic questions to ask yourself as part of the research process! -7 types of grants and how to determine which type is right for you! -Under what circumstances it makes sense to start your own non-profit organization. (Such entities tend to have an easier time getting grant funds for various projects. This could be your ticket to a big grant award.) -How to avoid the stress, struggle and frustration of chasing down grant programs that are not right for you! -What a fiscal agent is and how they can assist you during the grant application process. -Where to find new grant funding opportunities! (Here's where to look for brand new programs with little competition.) -How to use the Internet to search for federal grants! (I'll give you two online government research tools that speed up the search for the money you want.) -How to tell if federal funds are allocated for a certain grant program or if the funds are authorized. (There's a big difference between the two and if you make the mistake most grant seekers make you may never see the money you've been approved for.) -An easy way to tell local and state government websites apart from private commercial websites. (Important if you don't want to fall prey to marketers selling the same information you can find for free.) -Three sources of foundation grants. -Two ways to tap into the vast coffers of corporate grant funds. -Step-by-step blueprint for researching non-government grant sources. (Follow these steps and all the guesswork is eliminated.) -How to get an international grant. Other countries have their own grant systems and if you know what you're doing you can access their funds as well. The details are in my book. -How to write a grant proposal exactly how a funding source wants it written. (If you don't they'll throw it out unread. Follow my simple guidelines to avoid getting your proposals trashed.) -10 tips for successful grant writing! -How to & think like a grantor when preparing your proposal. -A proposal preparation checklist that makes sure you don't leave anything important out!« less