Success in writing and winning grants comes through practice-based effort, sustained enthusiasm, tenacity, and a commitment to turn temporary set- backs (., proposal rejections) into renewed efforts and grant awards. Few educators or librarians begin their professional careers prepared to par- ticipate in the grant seeking process. As their careers evolve, they recognize and understand economic realities. Without supplemental funding, schools and their media centers are often forced to choose between essential and desirable programs. Consequently, the importance of identifying and secur- ing supplemental financial resources increases as tax revenues, formula- driven state support, and mandated monies decrease. Challenged to pay for a portion of programs and services with non-institutional.
