"This accessible, hands-on text, for new grant writers and seasoned health researchers, educators, and clinicians alike illuminates the process of writing a persuasive request for funding from start to finish." Provided by publisher.

Preceded by Grant writing handbook for nurses / Barbara J. Holtzclaw, Carole Kenner, Marlene Walden. 2nd ed. c2001.

Why grant writing skills are needed now and in the future -- So, you want to write a grant! Where to begin? -- What type of grant do you want? -- It takes a village (and the village has a system!) -- Writing the research proposal -- Engaging communities in research grant development -- Check your parachute! A few more hoops to jump through -- The electronic environment of grantsmanship -- Gauging progress and reviewer feedback -- So now you've been funded -- Dissemination of grant findings.