Work From Home As A Grant Writer Plr Ebook

Table of Contents

1 BENEFITS OF A HOME BASED GRANT WRITING BUSINESS 3
CONSIDERING A HOME BASED GRANT WRITING BUSINESS 3
Benefits of Being a Grant Writer 4
Skills Needed 4
Certifications 5
2 THE GRANT WORLD 7
TWO BASIC STYLES OF GRANTS 7
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 7
TYPES OF GRANT CUSTOMERS 8
LEARNING HOW TO WRITE A GRANT 9
GRANT VOCABULARY 10
FINDING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 11
Federal and State Grants 11
Foundation and Corporations 12
Private Grants 14
TIPS FOR GRANT WRITERS 14
3 CREATING YOUR BUSINESS – MAKING A PLAN 15
QUALITIES OF A GRANT WRITER 15
CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN 16
Create the Business 17
The Home Office 18
Make a Plan for Goals and Guidance 19
SETTING RATES 20
ETHICS OF GRANT WRITING 22
4 FINDING CUSTOMERS 24
4 THE PORTFOLIO 26
NEW TO THE BUSINESS 26
FILLING THE PORTFOLIO 27
5 WRITING A CONTRACT 29
CONCLUSION 33

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BENEFITS OF A HOME BASED GRANT WRITING BUSINESS

If you are considering a grant writing business then you obviously believe you have the skills and writing talents needed to succeed. It’s a great business for a number of reasons. First is the fact you can spend as much or as little time as you desire working the business. Second is the fact that you can work with a variety of organizations.

The third reason it is such a great business is because you can blend writing, research, technical skills, and creative talent each time you write a grant. Unlike straight business writing or straight creative writing, grant writing lets you combine a variety of writing styles which can make the jobs you accept interesting and challenging.

In the following sections, we will discuss the world of grant writing from home. You will learn about the skills you need, the types of grants you can choose to write, and how to apply for a grant. You will also learn how to develop a business plan and find customers who can use your services.
So let’s get started!

CONSIDERING A HOME BASED GRANT WRITING BUSINESS
Grant writers are popular people and for a good reason. They are able to use their writing magic and make money flow. At least that is how others seem to look at them at times. It’s because a skilled grant writer is worth his or her weight in gold.

There are lots of people who claim to be grant writers but it’s not something you just wake up and decide to be one day. There are plenty of people who have that impression, but it’s simply not true. In fact not all writers are qualified to be grant writers because it takes the right kind and mix of skills as shall be discussed in the following sections.