Grantsmanship Bibliography

These selected publications on the subject of grants are listed in order of most recent publication date. If available, a link to the publisher's web site and related information is provided. Some items mentioned are not yet available from publishers.

Falkenstein, Jeffrey A. (Ed.) (2003). National Guide to Funding for Libraries & Information Services (National Guide to Funding for Libraries and Information Services, 7th Ed), Foundation Center Publisher.

ISBN: 1931923434
Book description. "This reference (the first edition appeared in 1991) contains important information on 574 grantmaking foundations and 28 direct corporate-giving programs that have shown a "substantial interest" in libraries."
Henson, Kenneth T. (June 30, 2003). Grant Writing in Higher Education: A Step-by-Step Guide. Allyn & Bacon.
ISBN: 0205389198, $30.50, Paperback: 240 pages. 
"In this book, Henson identifies different attitudes that prevent serious grant writers from writing effective proposals, as well as positive attitudes that are key in moving proposals toward acceptance. Ken Henson is dean of the School of Education at The Citadel."
Miner, Lynn E.; Miner, Jeremy T. (2003). Proposal Planning and Writing : Third Edition. Oryx Press.
ISBN: 1573564982, $39.00, Paperback: 216 pages.
"Writing proposals to win grant funding can be daunting, difficult, and time-consuming. This clearly written, reassuring book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions to guide readers through the maze of grantseeking for all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs, to grants from private foundations and corporations. Particular attention is paid to using the computer and the Internet to help in applying for grants."
Tremore, Judy; Smith, Nancy Burke (2003). The Everything Grant Writing Book: Create the Perfect Proposal to Raise the Funds You Need. Adams Media Corporation.
ISBN: 158062877X, Paperback: 304 pages, Publisher's description.
Book description. "From writing a letter of inquiry or intent to developing action plans and timelines to outlining and drafting the proposal, The Everything® Grant Writing Book helps you get the funds you need."
Barber, Daniel M. (2002). Finding Funding: The Comprehensive Guide to Grant Writing. Publisher: Daniel M. Barber.
ISBN: 0963809113, $39. 95, Paperback, 288 pages, Publisher's description.
"Book Description. The essential "How-To" resource for Finding Funding from government, foundations, and corporations is now bigger and better. This new edition builds on the basics that have helped thousands of individuals, community based and nonprofit organizations, schools and government prepare winning grant proposals. This book includes a full glossary of terms and a computer diskette with hundreds of funding sources, sample letters, budgets and templates for every element of a grant proposal."
Bauer, David G. (2001). How to Evaluate and Improve Your Grants Effort. (Ace/Oryx Press Series on Higher Education).
ISBN: 1573563633, $36.95, Hardcover - 232 pages, 2nd Ed edition. Publisher's Description: no table of contents and no sample chapter.
Browning, Beverly A. (2001). Grant Writing For Dummies. For Dummies Publisher.
ISBN: 0764553070, $15.39, Paperback: 360 pages, Publisher's description.
Book Description. "Tap into deep government, foundation, and corporate pockets to fulfill your nonprofit organization's needs for funding. An expert tells you how to successfully target these institutions and get them to put their money behind your organization's cause." Though it is focused for the needs of nonprofits, there are many good ideas that apply to other types of organizations as well.
Quick, James M.; New, Cheryl C.; Quick, James Aaron (2001). Grant Seeker's Budget Toolkit. John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN: 0471391409, $31.96, Paperback - 352 pages
Publisher's Description: with table of contents but no sample chapter.
Glass, Sandra (2001). Approaching Foundations in a New Era (New Directions in Philanthropic Fundraising). Jossey-Bass.
ISBN: 0787954411, $25.00.
Hardcover. http://www.JosseyBass.com/
Bauer, David G. (2001). How to Evaluate and Improve Your Grants Effort (Ace/Oryx Press Series on Higher Education). Oryx Press.
ISBN: 1573563633, $36.95, Hardcover - 232 pages.
Miller, Patrick W. (2000). Grant Writing : Strategies for Developing Winning Proposals. Miller and Associates.
ISBN: 096732792X, $39.95, Paperback - 170 pages.
http://www.pwmilleronline.com/publications.htm


Ferguson, Jacqueline (1998). Grants for Schools : How to Find and Win Funds for K-12 Programs (Grantscape Annual Guidebook). Aspen Publishers, Inc.

ISBN: 0834217880, $119, Paperback 4th edition.


For further research, consults these bookstore sources. Reviews and ratings by readers of these books can often be found at online bookstore sites. Many online bookstores now also handle used versions of the books for deep discounts off the new price.

Updated June 3, 2003 | Grantsmanship | Page author: Houghton