Free Up-coming Grant Research Workshops @ the GIC

Intro to Foundation Grants for Non-Profit Organizations

Sessions 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.

• Friday, January 28, 2011 ~ 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
• Thursday, March 17, 2011 ~ 1 p.m. – 2:45 p.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!

• Friday, January 28, 2011 ~ 11 a.m. –  12noon
• Thursday, March 17, 2011 ~ 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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Identifying Grants for Research & Project Funding

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.

• Friday, March 4, 2011 ~ 12 noon – 1:30 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 for one’s education. Focus is on how to identify funding sources beyond those that are available through most offices of financial aid. 

• Monday, January 31, 2011 ~ 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, February 23, 2011 ~ 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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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 231 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.