Grant Links: January 29, 2009

Oshkosh, WI: Businesses have until March 4 to apply for façade grants

Sheboygan County, WI: Conservation association offering scholarship (scroll down to view post)

Wausau, WI: Wausau Noon Optimists sponsor youth essay contest

WI: WTA, Rural Insurance to Offer Scholarships

US: Coke And NAMA Foundation Offer Scholarships For Emerging Leaders Development Program

US: Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program

Featured Grant (a.k.a., Grant of the Week)

The West African Research Association (WARA) is looking for candidates for the summer fellowship opportunity at the West African Research Center (WARC) Library in Dakar, Senegal. Application is open to Library and Information Studies (LIS) and non-LIS students.

"WARA is accepting applications for WARC Library Fellow for the summer of 2009.

"This program is designed to encourage the upcoming generation of Africanist scholars and librarians and to assist in capacity building at the library of the West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal. The WARC Library Fellow will work with the WARC librarian on collection development and management, electronic cataloguing and use of electronic research databases and should have well-developed skills in these areas. Preference will be given to those who are fluent in or have a working knowledge of French.

"This internship will provide round trip travel to Dakar and a stipend of $2500 to cover the cost of living for 6 to 8 weeks. This competition is open to US citizens who are enrolled in a graduate program with Africa content and who have a particular interest in libraries.
Applicants should submit a statement of not more than six double-spaced pages describing their career plan and how this internship would contribute to their professional development. This should indicate particular areas of interest and expertise as well as describing personal and professional goals for the internship.

"A complete application must include the following:

• A WARA grant application cover sheet (downloadable from website)
• A statement (6 double-spaced pages maximum, described above)
• Three (3) letters of reference from professors
• Resumé
• Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts (copies of official ones are acceptable)
  

"An excellent source of suggestions for preparing your application can be found on the SSRC website at http://fellowships.ssrc.org/art_of_writing_proposals/

"Complete applications will consist of one original and three copies of all materials (4 sets total) except letters of reference. Letters should be included in the application packet in envelopes sealed and signed by the referee. Letters of reference sent separately will not be considered.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY February 15, 2009.

"Upon completion of their internships, grantees are required to submit a detailed report of their work and findings. This report will subsequently be published in the biannual WARA newsletter. Please direct inquiries and submit applications to:

"WARA
African Studies Center, Boston University, 270 Bay State Road Boston MA 02215
Tel: 617-353-8902 Fax: 617-353-4975 Email: wara@bu.edu"

Spring GIC Workshops

Intro to Foundation Grants for Non-Profit Organizations
Sessions below will include an orientation to the Collection, background on the world of grantmaking, information on how to build a credible nonprofit organization, as well as general grantseeking tips. This workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele.

Thursday, February 19, 2009 ~ 1 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 2009 ~ 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.


Foundation Directory Online
Gain hands-on experience using the Foundation Center's foundation database, Foundation Directory Online. Those new to grants research, consider taking it with the workshop above!

Thursday, February 19, 2009 ~ 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 2009 ~ 11 a.m. – 12 noon


Identifying Grants for Research & Project Funding
This free workshop is aimed at those from the University community (and from the public at large) who are interested in identifying grant opportunities for their research and special projects. Emphasis is on funding for academic pursuits.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 ~ 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Thursday, March 5, 2009 ~ 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.


Grants for Your Education
This free presentation is for current and future students in Wisconsin (of any institute of higher education) interested in researching potential scholarships, fellowships, and grants available to individuals for their education and related purposes. The focus will be on how to identify funding sources beyond those that are available through most offices of financial aid.

Friday, February 13, 2009 ~ 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.


Further Information
Each semester the Grants Information Collection in Memorial Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, sponsors workshops on grant-seeking strategies. Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance.

Fee: None ~ free to all
Registration: Not required ~ but seating is limited.
Location: Room 436 Memorial Library at 728 State Street, Madison*

*Non-UW participants will be able to get a day pass upon showing an ID at the entrance. For more information telephone the Nikki Busch at (608) 262-6431, or send email to: grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Grant Links: January 21, 2009

Fox Valley, WI: Fox Valley nominees sought for 'Celebrating Our Volunteers'

Manitowoc County, WI: Vietnam veterans offer scholarships

Sheboygan, WI: Accordion Club seeking scholarship entries (scroll down to view entry)

WI: Grants Available to Help Deal with Polluted Urban Areas, Farm Runoff

WI: Watershed group taking applications for funding

US: Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP)

Grant Links: January 15, 2009

Fond du Lac, WI: Application deadline nears for Simon Youth Foundation Scholarship Program

Fox Valley, WI: Applications due for landscaping grants

Manitowoc, WI: Milk cooperative offers scholarships (must scroll down to view announcement)

Oakfield, WI: The Oakfield Community Foundation (OCF) funds grants twice a year (must scroll down to view announcement)

Sheboygan County, WI: Conservation club offers scholarship (must scroll down to view announcement)

Waukesha County, WI: Women And Girls Fund Seeks Grant Proposals

WI: Deadline is Jan. 30 for commerce department grants

United States: NDS Award, Scholarship Applications Due at New Times

New in the GIC

From Idea to Funded Project: Grant Proposals for the Digital Age, 5th ed. by Julia M. Jacobsen and Jan Fay Kress.

GIC Call #: LB2336 B43 2008

How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation, 8th ed. by Anthony Mancuso.

GIC Call #: KF1388 M36 2007

Grant of the Week: Boating & Fishing Education Grants

The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation's National Youth Fishing & Boating Initiative is "offering a total of $800,000 in boating and fishing education grants for 2009. Youth-focused boating, fishing and conservation organizations are encouraged to apply by the January 30, 2009 deadline (http://www.rbff.org/page.cfm?pageID=380)."

"Key requirements of RBFF’s grant application guidelines include: introducing boating and fishing to minorities and underserved communities.

While all applications will be considered, RBFF will give special consideration to programs that:

• Offer multiple on-the-water learning opportunities
• Encourage long-term involvement of participants
• Provide training for instructors
• Promote conservation
• Support existing RBFF partnerships"

For complete grant information, visit: http://www.rbff.org/page.cfm?pageID=380.

Grant Links: January 7, 2009

Brown County, WI: Housing, shelter applications for grants due Jan 15

Fox Valley/Northeastern WI: Aurora Health Foundation scholarship info announced

Green Bay, WI: Applications due for Green Bay manufacturers

Janesville, WI: We’re looking for a few good ideas

IA, MN, WI: Improving quality of life is focus of Alliant Energy Foundation grants