"I can't say enough good things about the book." -- Rob Kall, Amazon.com reviewer

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Grant Writing, 2nd Edition
(published January 2007) by Waddy Thompson

It includes a chapter just for individuals seeking grants with:

  • Section on writing artists statements with Internet links to many examples
  • Explains how to include a salary for yourself in a grant proposal
  • Example of a professional resume
  • Sample budget for an artist's project (on the CD-ROM)

    Many other arts examples, including proposals for:

  • Curatorial internship program
  • Computer equipment for an arts organization
  • Arts events in public libraries
  • State arts council grant for an exhibition
  • Promotion of a literary magazine

    The layout of the book allows for easy "flipping through" to glean as much or as little info as you need, and for easy review. Clean, light writing that gets to the point; overall, a terrific resource for anyone writing for themselves or an organization who is entering the sometimes tricky world of grants. - Brigid Flynn, Amazon.com reviewer
    Other features on the accompanying CD-ROM include:

  • Exclusive Budget-Builder worksheet
    takes you through each step of putting a budget together
  • Exclusive Proposal-Builder software
    Helps you assemble a proposal narrative by posing a series of questions.

    The first grant proposals I ever wrote were to support my career as a composer, so I'm well aware of the special challenges faced by artists seeking grants. With more than 20 years working in the arts (5 at NYFA), I bring first-hand knowledge of what artists and arts organizations need to be successful fundraisers.

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