Grants for Individuals
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Monday, December 22nd, 2008Annual Holiday Super Sale begins Tuesday, December 23, 2008.
How Will This Economy Affect Grants?
Thursday, November 13th, 2008That’s the question I’m hearing over and over, when I speak, and from my readers. I’m happy to say the news is good.
You may have heard me describe grants as a “parallel economy.” Grants operate by different rules than the general economy, and they are not affected in the same ways as loans, [...]
Social Entrepreneurship Grants
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Social entrepreneurship is business that creates change in the world. I recently completed a grant proposal for a client who has designed her business in such a way that it supports several other women-owned businesses in underdeveloped countries – a great example of social entrepreneurship at work.
Are you a person under 25 years old, who [...]
Grants for Military Personnel and Veterans
Monday, May 26th, 2008Today is Memorial Day, when we officially honor those who have fallen in military service to our country. We are currently engaged in a war that has now lasted longer than U.S. involvement in World War II. As of May 17, 2008, 3629 service members have died in Iraq and Afganistan, and 32,076 have been wounded.
The [...]
When You Want a Grant, Look Locally First
Monday, February 18th, 2008When 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, 2007Could 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, 2007All 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, 2007The 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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