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The GrantProse vision is to provide high quality, personalized services and resources that are reasonably priced and widely accessible to public and private, nonprofit and for-profit, large and small organizations alike. Towards this end, we provide this newsletter free and hope you will forward it to your colleagues.
We welcome your suggestions for content, features, and how to improve this newsletter. Please email Terri Hollowell, newsletter editor, at Terri@GrantProseInc.com
We wish you success in your endeavors! Bill Carruthers, President
GrantProse, Inc.
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Calendar
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February 12, 2009. The Grants Information Network meets on the second Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December, 9-11am. The next meeting is February 12, 2009. Lori O'Keefe, Director of Philanthropic Services with the Triangle Community Foundation, and Amber Walker, Corporate Development Manager with the NC Biotechnology Center, will be the speakers at this meeting. For an Agenda and location of the meeting, visit http://www.grantproseinc.com/gin.htm
February 24, 2009. Curious about foundations, but not sure where to start? Want information on whether your organization is a good fit for statewide and local foundations? Attend the NC Foundation Fair to learn more about foundations and how they grant in North Carolina. The Fair will be held 10am-3pm at the New Bern Convention Center, New Bern, NC. There is no charge to attend this event. Please RSVP to jdunkley@ncgrantmakers.org with "Foundation Fair" in the subject line, or call (919) 933-3927.
March 16-17, 2009. GrantProse will conduct a two-day "Grant Writing for Nonprofits" workshop. This workshop is designed for nonprofit staff who have intermediate to advanced experience with writing grants. The content of the workshop builds upon the introductory program conducted twice annually by the Grants Information Network of NC. Participants will practice creating text in response to common proposal sections (e.g., Problem statement, Project design, Management plan, Evaluation plan), and budgeting varied line items. Rather than 'sitting and getting' you will be writing and budgeting...bring your laptop. Visit the GrantProse website for more information and to register. www.grantproseinc.com
April 9, 2009. Grants Information Network of NC meeting, 9-11am
We welcome your suggestions for speakers and topics for upcoming meetings of the Grants Information Network of NC. If you know of someone who would be interested in speaking, or if there is a specific topic you would like to know more about, send your suggestions to Bill Carruthers at Bill@GrantProseInc.com
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Grant Opportunities
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Deadline: 2/23/09
Program: High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
Agency: US Department of Education (CFDA #84.141A)
Description: The purpose of HEP is to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers obtain the equivalent of a secondary school diploma and subsequently to gain employment or be placed in an institution of higher education or other postsecondary training.
Award Amount: up to $475,000 per 12-month period
Website: HereEligibility: Colleges, nonprofits
Deadline: 3/4/2009 Program: Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program
Agency: US Department of Justice Description: This program provides communities with funds to hire a multi-strategy gang coordinator who will enhance the coordination of existing community-based gang prevention and intervention programs and strategies that are closely aligned with local law enforcement efforts. Effective coordination can help identify existing programs and resources and maximize their impact through information sharing, mutual referrals, joint case management, and collective action. Award Amount: $200,000 for two years Website: HereEligibility: Government agencies, K-12, nonprofits, colleges
Deadline: 3/6/09
Program: Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Competition
Agency: US Department of Education (CFDA #84.364)
Description: The purpose of this program is to improve student reading skills and academic achievement by providing students with increased access to up-to-date school library materials; well-equipped, technologically advanced school library media centers; and well-trained, professionally certified school library media specialists. Award Amount: $30,000 to $500,000 Website: Here
Eligibility: K-12
Deadline: 3/6/09 Program: Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP)
Agency: US Department of Education (CFDA #84.215F) Description: The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) provides grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) to initiate, expand, or enhance physical education programs, including afterschool programs, for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Grant recipients must implement programs that help students make progress toward meeting State standards. Award Amount: $100,000 to $500,000 Website: Here Eligibility: K-12, Nonprofit
Ten new grant alerts have recently been uploaded to the GrantProse website. For more opportunities visit www.GrantProseInc.com
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In the Spotlight
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Kenan Fellows Program The Kenan Fellows Program (KFP) for Curriculum and Leadership Development, at North Carolina State University, is soliciting applications for the next round of Fellowships. KFP is an innovative model to promote teacher leadership, address teacher retention, and advance K-12 science, technology, and mathematics education. A fellowship provides a $10,000 stipend over two years, six graduate credits at NC State, and mentoring by a university faculty member. The deadline for applications is 1/30/09. Call or email Danielle Seneschal for more information (919.515.5118, dmsenesc@gw.fis.ncsu.edu) or visit these links:
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
For more than two decades the North Carolina Biotechnology Center has been the steward of state-funded grants ( www.ncbiotech.org/grants) and loans ( www.ncbiotech.org/loans) to North Carolina institutions and businesses involved in the biosciences. As the nation's first state-funded biotechnology center, this private non-profit corporation was established in 1984 and has enjoyed continuous support from the General Assembly ever since. Its mission is to provide long-term economic and societal benefits to North Carolina by supporting biotechnology research, business and education statewide. Operating from six offices across the state, Biotechnology Center employees are engaged in educational and workforce training support, network-building, business recruiting, information sharing and a host of other activities that help North Carolina maintain its status as one of the top three biotech states in the nation. The Biotechnology Center's grants and loans fill gaps in the research-to-product pipeline while also complementing and often enabling other sources of funding. The Biotechnology Center recently established a Web link, the Gateway to Funding Resources ( www.ncbiotech.org/funding_resources), to help fund-seekers connect with potential opportunities and to help them strengthen their proposals. The site is a "one-stop shop" for information about federal, foundation and other funding sources and offers proven tips for writing better grant proposals. More information is available by contacting Chris Brodie, vice president of Corporate Communications, at chris_brodie@ncbiotech.org or by calling (919) 541-9366.
GrantProse solicits your ideas about topics of general interest to our audience of grant professionals. If you would like to author a short feature (150-200 words), submit your material to Terri@GrantProseInc.com GrantProse reserves the right to select material of its choosing for use in this newsletter.
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Tips & Resources
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The NC Biotechnology Center provides a two-page guide with grant-writing tips from the funder's perspective. Visit the website here.
Letters of Inquiry or Intent: Some funding agencies require a letter of inquiry or intent prior to accepting a proposal for review. When asking a funding agency to consider your request, include the following information:
- An introductory statement of your organization
- A very brief statement of need
- How much money you need
- Timeline for the project
- What you expect to accomplish
- Describe what is new and different about your project (Give the reviewers a compelling reason to fund your project.)
Keep the letter short - limit your request to one page, unless the agency has specific guidelines. Save statistical information and detail for the proposal. Provide just enough information to make them want to know more.
Remember: You only have one opportunity to make a great first impression!
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Guest Column
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Guest columnists are invited to write for the newsletter on topics and issues of general interest to grant development and administration. Contact Terri Hollowell at Terri@GrantProseInc.com
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