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Finding
Grants for Your Programs
The following
is a list of resources for adult educators who are looking
for additional funds for their programs. Some of the listings
are specific to the state of Michigan while others provide
grants from both private foundations and public agencies.
Charity Channel
http://charitychannel.com/enewsletters/dggo/
Don Griesmann's Grant Opportunities™
Don Griesmann scours the Internet for new grant opportunities
that you might not learn of from any other source in such
a timely manner. Headlines, brief descriptions of articles,
and links to articles are compiled by Don.
Dollar General Literacy
Foundation
http://www.dollargeneral.com/community/dgliteracy.aspx
Since 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has increased
the functional literacy of adults by providing grants to
non-profit organizations dedicated to the advancement of
literacy. More than $1.7 million has been awarded since
1993.
Education World - The Grants
Center
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/grants/additional_grants.shtml
Provides a continuously updated list of grants funded through
private foundations.
Grants Alert.Com
http://www.grantsalert.com/
The number one goal at GrantsAlert.com is to make life a
little easier for those who devote their time to searching
for education grants and identifying new funding opportunities
for their organizations, schools, districts, consortia and
state education agencies.
Grants for Non-Profits
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2educat.htm
A compilation of web pages and books of potential interest
to nonprofit organizations seeking funding opportunities
related to education.
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privloc.htm
Grants funded primarily for the Lansing area.
Lumina Foundation
http://www.luminafoundation.org/
A private, independent foundation that strives to help people
achieve their potential by expanding access and success
in education beyond high school.
Michigan Department of Education
- Report of Grants Available
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-5236---,00.html
MSU Funding Center Guides,
Part I
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/grants.htm
A collection of reference guides to the resources available
in the Michigan State University Libraries
Michigan Grant Makers
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privmich.htm
An extensive list of over 50 grant makers throughout the
state.
Target Giving Back to the
Community
http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/index.jhtml
Local grants program with awards from $1000 - $3000.
U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/grntprgm.html?src=rt
Listing of grants provided for secondary, vocational, and
adult education programs.
Verizon Foundation
http://foundation.verizon.com/index.shtml
In 2004, Verizon Foundation awarded more than 26,500 grants
totaling $71.4 million to charitable and nonprofit agencies
that focus on improving basic and computer literacy, enriching
communities through technology, and creating a skilled work
force.
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