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SPECIAL REPORT Grant Guide 2013 SUMMARY Grants continue to play a key role for local, State and tribal law enforcement agencies, but competition for such monies is tight. Whether public or private funding, grantors pay close attention to the applications for funds, and the track records of the agencies requesting those funds. MORE INFORMATION See individual URLs. GRANT GUIDE IS TIGHT. 2013 MONEY IS THERE; COMPETITION By Stephenie Slahor G rants are defnitely not "benefts" or "entitlements." They are fnancial assistance from a public or private source to fund a specifc purpose or project. To obtain a grant, you must put forth your best effort both in applying for the grant, and in managing the project for which the grant was obtained. Such best efforts may also help with winning another grant in the future. Fortunately, good resources are available to assist you in obtaining and administering a grant. Concise courses are offered by Grant Writing USA (www. GrantWritingUSA.com) in applying for grants, and in managing grants. Cost is reasonable, especially if an agency hosts one such seminar. 52 LAW and ORDER I October 2013 The Performance Institute (www.performanceinstitute.org) offers courses in useable practices for government agencies, including grant writing and management. The website www.PoliceGrantsHelp.com is a comprehensive resource for grant information and assistance. Its extensive database library covers Federal, State, local, corporate and private grant opportunities. The edge offered by such resources can be benefcial before you even begin the process of exploring the Internet, the prime source for grant information, applications and variety. You learn how to explore and use the grants process to your best advantage, and you also learn that the work takes discipline. Through such courses and studies, you hone your abilities and efforts so that they are exact and exemplary