Grants for Individuals

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When You Want a Grant, Look Locally First

Monday, February 18th, 2008

When students in my Grants Training Classes start looking for grants for their projects, I always encourage them to check out local grant makers first, before they start searching for regional or national funders.
Almost every community has local foundations that have money to give to projects in their area. These may be family, corporate or [...]

A Wonderful Opportunity for Just the Right Person…

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

Could this be for you?
Through a special program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Edmonds and Everett Community Colleges in Washington state can now offer grants up to $5000 to students interested in earning a degree or certificate in precisions machining, welding and fabrication, aviation maintenance, or computer aided design.
The grant may also be [...]

Grants for Individual Artists, Writers, and Performers

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

All over the country, there is support for individuals involved in the arts. In Columbus, Ohio, for example, the Greater Columbus Arts Council recognizes outstanding artists by awarding $5,000 fellowship in varied artistic disciplines. There are awards in visual arts each year, and in creative writing every two years. Awards are also [...]

Upcoming Free Conferences

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

The White House Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives is hosting a series of Regional Conferences and Targeted Workshops in cities across the country. The conferences are free but pre-registration is required. They should be of special benefit to representatives from faith-based and community organizations that are interested in, but have not yet [...]

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