Includes bibliographical references and index.

List of figures -- List of tables -- Preface to the fourth edition -- An orientation to proposal writing -- Organizing the writing and using technology -- Assessing the organization -- Generating and refining proposal ideas -- Writing the needs/problem statement -- Writing goals, objectives, and the implementation plan -- Writing the evaluation plan -- Creating the budget -- Finishing touches -- Appendix A: Estimating time -- Appendix B: Funding resource information -- References and suggested readings -- Index -- About the authors.

This book provides a step-by-step guide to writing a successful grant proposal.