Not every book merits a fifth edition! An invaluable resource, this thorough and detailed guide will enable anyone charged with grantseeking to submit winning proposals. In a world of limited funding, grantseeking is extremely competitive. The fifth edition of Proposal Planning & Writing will lead even those new to the process through a step-by-step consideration of best practices to help them come out on top. The book is packed with the most up-to-date information on finding public and private funds, picking the "best fit" funders for one's project, writing all proposal components persuasively, polishing drafts through creative editing strategies, and utilizing appropriate follow-up techniques. This wisdom-filled volume includes some 90 exhibits, such as sample grant awards, budget narratives, time and task charts, dissemination strategies, and consortium agreements. There are also ten complete letter proposals and an indispensable discussion of common "grant gaffes." _ Offers advanced writing tips highlighting technological tools that will help writers work smarter, not harder, to increase proposal persuasiveness _ Includes an expanded presentation of logic models that graphically display the relationship between situation, processes, and resulting outputs and outcomes _ Features a new chapter on sustainability, complete with sample language to help grantseekers answer the dreaded question, "How will your project be sustained beyond the granting period?" _ Shares practical tips that have enabled the authors to write winning grants for four decades