This article outlines strategies for obtaining and managing funds for classroom projects. A guide to writing grant proposals is given, and factors to consider when managing a grant are discussed. A list of resources for information on grants is also included. (IAH)

Classroom teachers are advised on how to obtain grants for programs and projects. Topics include proposal writing, funding sources, presentation strategies, and resources. (IAH)

Discusses the adaptation of the university to the needs of society. Examines the relationship of funded research to tenure and promotion. (MS)

Highlights the grants awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities to schools and colleges that serve minority communities in rural areas and inner cities, including Younger Scholars, Independent Study in the Humanities, and Teacher-Scholar fellowships; summer seminars and institutes for teachers and administrators; and masterwork study…

An introduction to articles on making the most of educational funds presents a do-it-yourself inventory project in the form of a mystery game. The game is designed to help teachers create innovative projects and determine projected costs and possible revenue sources. (SM)

Demands for greater accountability and the example of business investment in training demonstrate the importance of developing scholarship in new faculty. In the Faculty Scholars Program at one university, new staff learn about institutional culture, mentoring, scholarship, research policies and procedures, proposal writing, funding sources, and…

Offers a pragmatic discussion of potential problems and practical solutions that arise when implementing funded research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Describes the activities of the investigator and NIH from the time a proposal is submitted through the first year of funding. Includes a timeline for review and funding for NIH…

Grantsmanship involves more than writing a good proposal. Planning, building, and negotiating administrative support may make the difference in a successful research effort. (Author)

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)

Educators can improve their grant-proposal writing by having a fundable idea, following guidelines precisely, seeking out funding sources, carefully crafting the proposal, and critiquing it before sending it. Only the best-written proposals get funded. Resources are listed. (MLH)

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…

Growing concerns about low awareness and take-up rates for government support programs like financial aid for college have recently spurred calls to simplify the application process and enhance visibility. However, little research has been done to determine whether such reforms would truly improve college access and in what form…

This report showcases advocacy efforts of 11 member organizations in 10 states that recently passed an early care and education (ECE) legislative initiative. The aim of the report is to provide advocates with proven strategies for advancing progress in securing access to ECE and expanding the opportunity for all children to start school prepared…

Bright Futures is a Florida-state-funded scholarship program that pays either 75% or 100%, depending on the scholarship level, for up to 132 credits hours in a 120-credit-hour program. Prepaid plans are purchased for a student prior to their attending college, and usually when the future college student is a young child. The plans guarantee the…