Discusses (from the point of view of the applicant) the personal, formal, and institutional conditions of applying for grants. Relates a personal experience in applying for a grant, and outlines some of the major difficulties. (NH)

Provides help in writing grants for science teachers. Lists grant resources on the web and a grant information checklist, vocabulary bank, and grant writing basics. (ASK)

When it comes to grant writing one thing is certain: once the application is sent in, its fate is at the mercy of the readers who pick it up at the other end. At that point, there is nothing that can be done to impact the future of the grant. However, before placing the fateful stamp on the envelope and driving to the post office, there are things…

The Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI) is a bold approach to improving student learning by encouraging teachers, parents, and the community to work collaboratively to introduce innovative projects that address local needs. Initiated in 1999 by the Alberta Government and its partners, AISI provides targeted funding to school…

Social workers in academic and agency settings have the opportunity to do funded research using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) R03 small grant mechanism designed for discrete, clearly defined projects that can be completed within a 1- to 2-year time period with limited funding. This article describes the R03 mechanism and provides a guide…

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Professional Student Exchange Program enables students in 12 Western states to enroll in selected out-of-state professional programs, usually because those fields of study are not available at public institutions in their home states. Exchange students receive preference in admission.…

The resources necessary to operate a complete career guidance program are considerable. This handbook maps the territory of funding resources for those working in the field of career guidance. Following two brief introductory sections, the first part of the handbook deals with defining program needs. The needs that are identified can serve as the…

Educators who have to develop proposals must be concerned with making effective decisions. This paper discusses a number of educational systems management tools which can be used to reduce the time and effort in developing a proposal. In addition, ways are introduced to systematically increase the quality of the proposal through the development of…

Guidelines for prospective conference proposal writers offer techniques that may help in having papers accepted at academic meetings. (DF)

Explains the need for teachers of technical writing to understand many terms unique to proposal writing. Provides brief definitions for the more common terms used in proposal preparation, including slang and abbreviations, focusing on practical rather than legal definitions. (HTH)

This book aims to make successful publications happen--anticipating how an as yet unpublished author might feel at various stages and coaches them through the best and worst. The book provides easy-to-follow strategies that actually get results. Among the 20 steps to success in the book are the following: the three "magic first steps" an…

Suggests that business teachers should use formal written proposals, a standard operating procedure in business, to make requests of administration for equipment, supplies, programs, and other needs. (SK)

Lists steps for a teacher to follow in seeking project funding from a foundation. (SJL)

Examines the traditional strategy used by continuing educators to strengthen campus financial support and suggests a more appropriate strategy. (JOW)

The author discusses his success at obtaining financial support, especially in the area of serving the disadvantaged. Proposal writing techniques and standard proposal components are reviewed and resources for grant seekers are featured. He also covers other facets of resource development. (CH)