The activities of the Grantsmanship Center and "The Grantsmanship Center News" are described, including their education programs for people involved in fund-raising and nonprofit management; instigation of research relating to private philanthropy, government funding, and public policy; and advocacy for improvements in public and private…

Suggestions are made for individuals interested in securing grants to maintain existing special education programs or develop new ones. Publications related to proposal writing and funding sources are listed along with information on related computer databases, special programs, and technical assistance. (CL)

Outlines strategies that grant writers can use in putting together a successful proposal. These include matching the proposal's strengths to the funder's goals, researching the funder, establishing credibility, emphasizing the strengths of the institution and community, and timing the proposal. Also provides information on writing for small…

This second of a two-part series presents five strategies for writing effective grant proposals: make the proposal easy to read; follow the request for proposal guidelines; develop a project evaluation process; test the budget against the narrative; and thoroughly recheck the proposal. (SM)

Presents advice for writing proposals: following the guidelines of the funding source; writing concisely and clearly; attending to presentation, including spacing and layout; building on previous projects; becoming well-known in the field through publishing journal articles and conference presentations; and researching funding sources. (LRW)

Presents strategies to help elementary teachers win grants for the classroom. The article includes information on grant sources, where to find out more about grants, and how to write winning grants. Examples of successful grant projects are provided, and announcement of a $500 Instructor grant competition is included. (SM)

A study found that the past experience of university researchers (n=716) with a given funding source strongly influenced their preference for seeking further collaboration with that source. This was found to be the case regardless of their level of dependency on external research funding. (MSE)

Provides a guide to help physical educators write grants for obtaining wish-list items and facility upgrades. The process of procuring this external funding involves: locating sources of funding, learning the application procedures and eligibility requirements, and writing and submitting a grant proposal. Two sidebars offer a timeline and a sample…

This article introduces the National Science Foundation as a potential funding source for social work researchers and describes the experience of one faculty member in seeking funding from this source. The author provides an overview of the foundation, discusses its programmatic structure, proposal preparation, selection criteria, and review…

This publication is part of a series of tools and resources on financing and sustaining youth programming. These tools and resources are intended to help policymakers, program developers, and community leaders develop innovative strategies for implementing, financing, and sustaining effective programs and policies. This guide outlines strategies…

Organizational capacity refers to the ability of nonprofit organizations to fulfill their missions in an effective manner. Through the JVA Consulting Colorado Compassion Initiative, a comprehensive, capacity-building program was developed and provided for faith- and community-based organizations. This study examined faith-based organizations'…

Grant writing provides not only financial rewards but also insights into the living mission of an institution, and points toward collaborative opportunities within and among various units across a campus. In the future, more and more grant funded programs will be a necessary part of our work in student affairs. This manuscript offers basic tools…

Naomi Karp is the Director of the National Institute on Early Childhood Development and Education (ECI) in the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) in the U.S. Department of Education. This interview concerns funding for early childhood education research through OERI's Field-Initiated Studies (FIS) Grant Program. Questions…

Author believes that since the present system of federal moneygiving is neither fair nor rational we should take a tip from the Selective Service System and award federal grants on the basis of a lottery. (Editor)