This book is a guide to getting your faith-based program from the dream stage to a working community program. Take advantage of the professional experience of grant writers Jeff and Jenai Morehead's years of experience in developing neighborhood and economic development programs. Discover how the federal grants process works. Find out how your church and faith based organization can work together. Discover the inside of grants contracts and what you have to do after you sign the contract to keep your grant funds flowing. Learn how to deal with your critics. Find out how long it will take to get your money and study our grant writing suggestions for winning grants! The personal testimonies in this book are inspiring and encouraging to the faith community that understands the unique call to operate outside of the four walls of the religious institution and into the neighborhoods where the heart of the community is.