Funding Tips

Computer Foundation Offers Tips on Snagging Funding
   The best place to start is with the foundation's Web-based eligibility quiz.
posted 3/27/13 09:22 AM  read complete story

Experts Point to Funding Alternatives for Homeless Children Programs
   Organizations seeking funding for homeless children programs can tap into a range of private and federal funding opportunities, CD Publications' grant experts said during a recent nationwide audio conference. During the Dec. 6 event, veteran grant researchers and consultants Ray Sweeney, editor...
posted 12/19/12 4:54 PM  read complete story

Foundation Official Offers Application Tips for Grants
   Foundation Official Offers Application Tips for Grants
posted 11/20/12 1:43 PM  read complete story

Deadline Nears for Science 'Challenge' Awards
   Just a quick reminder that the deadline is near for the Shell Science Lab Challenge, sponsored by the Nat'l Science Teachers Assn. (NSTA) and Shell Oil Company. The deadline is Nov. 12. This national awards program rewards teachers with replicable approaches to science lab instruction that req...
posted 11/1/12 07:09 AM  read complete story

Important Funding Research from Around the Nation
   Giving to evangelical faith-based organizations increased 3.4% in 2011 from 2010.
posted 7/16/12 4:43 PM  read complete story

Important Education and Funding News from Around the Nation
   Alabama New Graduation Accounting System Introduced: New numbers just released by the state Education Dept. provide a disappointing -- but more accurate -- picture of students moving through the state system. Fewer students than previously believed are graduating on time from high school, 72%. A ne...
posted 6/21/12 10:27 AM  read complete story

Ford Foundation, Partners Seek to Expand After-School Programs
   The Ford Foundation launches a coalition to advocate for more learning time to be added to the school day and year as a way to expand learning opportunities for all children. With a $50 million commitment from the foundation, the Time to Succeed Coalition will promote redesigned and expanded lear...
posted 5/25/12 07:24 AM  read complete story

Expert Shows How to Win Operating Funds for Programs
   With federal funding remaining tight, smart grantseekers should look to the private sector to find money for operating expenses essential for providing new programs, a CD Publications expert tells attendees at an audio conference on Thursday (May 17). During the hour-long event, David Kittross, f...
posted 5/24/12 4:56 PM  read complete story

TD Foundation Supports Capacity Building, Training
   Foundation: TD Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic effort of TD Bank; Opportunity: Nonprofit Training Resource Fund; Funding Focus: Health care, higher education, community services; Geographic Focus: East Coast; Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Funding: $200,000 for multiple awards up to $1,...
posted 3/26/12 06:49 AM  read complete story

Education and Funding News from Around the Nation
   Colorado  Budget Committee OKs 2012-13 Education Funding Bill: The General Assembly's Joint Budget Committee passes an appropriation package for funding the state's colleges and universities for the 2012-13 school year. The proposal, recommended by officials from many of Colorado's institutions of ...
posted 3/14/12 4 PM  read complete story