Grants Links: November 19, 2009

UW-Madison: Teaching Awards, Faculty Diversity Research and more

Manitowoc, WI: Forward Endowment Accepting Grant Applications (Outdoors)

WI: Manufacturing group seeks grant applicants

WI: Rural Business Enterprise Grants

WI: U.S. Cellular: Calling All Communities campaign returns to give $1 million to schools

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.