application was given describing the research No fund-raising technique is as effective as a personal presentation, a detailed discussion be- techniques, pre-application negotiations with the tween the applicant and the potential funder of granting agency, and the strong features of the the proposed activity held before the written re- written application that contributed to its success. quest is submitted. If, during the discussion, the Examples that have appeared and continue to appear in GRANTS MAGAZINE were sug- presentation is made effectively, the chance of success is immeasurably...

This handbook provides a guide to sources of grant funds for research or other activities in the USA. Describing information sources and detailing the main grant-making sectors in government, private organizations, and business and industry, it outlines the procedures for obtaining a grant.