One of the consequences of recent changes in Czech society and education is that schools are more than ever expected to be able to gain support for their activities, searching for them over and above the regular extra-school grant resources. It seems that today's opportunities of grant and foundation support to Czech schools are quite varied. The…

A study examined whether number of years of teaching, number of grant proposals written, and level of funding received were distinguished among K-12 teachers in relationship to factors perceived as motivating grant writing; obstacles encountered in grant writing; and needed support for continued grant writing. Questionnaires were mailed to 121…

This book provides information to help school librarians get grant money for their schools. Chapter 1, "Identify the Need and Make a Plan," discusses preparation, library technology, other needs, and objectives. Chapter 2, "Go Where the Grants Are," covers organizing the research, searching for funding sources, and types of grants. Chapter 3,…

The typical grants management process is analyzed into components and each component is discussed with a view to alternative ways of designing the component. An evaluation model is presented in which administrators may appraise the desirability of actual or planned grants management approaches. (Author/DN)

The Greenfield Secondary Schools Project in Greenfield (Massachusetts) includes a planning and grant-writing system, a grantsperson, and a structure encouraging community involvement and interagency cooperation, and has enabled Greenfield to finance innovation in lean times. (Author/JM)

Few colleges and universities are putting enough emphasis on corporate support. Six actions aimed at raising money from corporations are identified: appoint a director for corporate relations, target corporations, cultivate corporations, make proposals, reward a corporation by informing it of project results, and recognize the corporation with…

Information needed (correct name, brief history, purpose and activities, donors and staff, prior gifts, granting patterns, geographical limitations, and contact person) and information sources (directories, reports, indexes, visits, and other publications) for maintaining files on foundation giving prospects for colleges are outlined. (MSE)

With a knowledge of the rules of the game and with a well-conceived strategy, women's programs can compete for limited funds and help establish an academic curriculum that reflects the true role of women. Suggestions for grant-seeking and nine steps toward effective fund development are identified. (MLW)

Helps explain the process of getting and keeping a grant from the more than 70 federal programs making funds and/or services available to Indian tribes. Describes the sources and types of assistance available, details how to apply, and explains rights and remedies following a grant award. (SB)

As part of its Secondary Schools Project, the Greenfield (Massachusetts) Schools established an Office of Program Planning and Grant Writing to direct a grant writing team of teachers, administrators, community members, and university personnel. This article describes the development of the Grant Writing Office and its success in soliciting funds.…

The World Wide Web is a good source of quick information, which is especially helpful during the busy camping season. Among the subjects on the Web relevant to camp are horsemanship, canoeing, waterfront safety, government standards, legislative news, disabilities, youth resources, vegetarian meals, grant writing, news, and stress management.…

The basics of effective proposal writing, from content to structure to length, are presented in three articles: "Knowledge Is Power" (Andrew Grant, Emily S. Berkowitz), "Write on the Money" (Lucy Knight); and "The Problem Proposal." (MLW)

The percentage of foundation support to elementary and secondary level schools from both corporate and private sources is increasing. Projects that call for systemwide reform and/or are collaborative are more likely to be funded. Offers tips and tactics for seeking grants. (MLF)

A survey investigated the Australian federal research grant process from the perspectives of unsuccessful 1991 applicants (n=222) from four universities. Findings include a number of limitations in the peer review process and information dissemination by the funding agency and raise questions about external evaluator selection. (Author/MSE)