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.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Spring GIC Workshops
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
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
Friday, January 9, 2009
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.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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
