Grants Information Collection News

The James P. Danky Fellowship

2013-04-11T16:41:00.003-06:00

In honor of James P. Danky's long service to print culture scholarship, the Center for the History of Print and Digital Culture, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Historical Society, is offering an annual short-term research fellowship.

The Danky Fellowship provides $1000 in funds for one individual planning a trip to carry out research using the collections of the Wisconsin Historical Society (please see details of the collections at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org). Grant money may be used for travel to the WHS, costs of copying pertinent archival resources, and living expenses while pursuing research here. If in residence during the semester, the recipient will be expected to give a presentation as part of the colloquium series of the Center for the History of Print and Digital Culture.

For more information and to apply, please visit this page: http://www.slis.wisc.edu/chpcdanky.htm

Public Humanities Fellows: Call for Applications

2013-04-02T11:37:00.001-06:00

The Center for the Humanities just announced several Public Humanities Fellows for the 2013/2014 academic year. These positions are for dissertators within the Humanities. Current dissertators may apply for one of four possible placements: Madison Children’s Museum, The Madison Public Library, To the Best of our Knowledge (Wisconsin Public Radio), and UW-Madison Center for the Humanities, Great World Texts Program. Applications are due April 22. For more information, including how to apply, please visit the Center for the Humanities website.

Proposal Writing Webinar - Free!

2013-02-06T12:25:00.001-06:00

Learn the basics of grant proposal writing from the Foundation Center. Register for the free webinar here, which will be held on February 20, 2013, 2:00-3:00 CST. This webinar is designed to help develop proposal writing skills, focusing on the key components of submitting a proposal to a foundation.

GIC Spring 2013 Workshops

2012-12-13T14:15:00.000-06:00

Upcoming workshops at the Grants Information Collection

Identifying Grants for Your Research and Project Funding
Aimed at faculty and researchers from UW-Madison departments who are interested in identifying grant opportunities. Hands-on workshop using three grants databases: Foundation Directory Online, COS Pivot, Philanthropy In/Sight. Individuals seeking personal grants to fund their education should attend the “Grants for your Education” workshop.

Friday, February 1 ~ 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Intro to Foundation Grants for Non-Profit Organizations: Part 1: Grantseeking basics
Sessions 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 outside of the university.

Friday, February 15 ~ 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Thursday, March 14 ~ 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Friday, April 19 ~ 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Intro to Foundation Grants for Non-Profit organizations : Part 2: Finding Funders
Hands-on workshop using 3 databases: Foundation Directory Online, Foundations in Wisconsin, COS Pivot.

Friday, February 15 ~ 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 14 ~ 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 19 ~ 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon

Grants for Your Education
For current and future students in Wisconsin (of any institute of higher education) interested in researching potential scholarships, fellowships, and grants for one’s education. Focus is on how to identify funding sources beyond those that are available through most offices of financial aid.

Friday, February 8 ~ 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Wednesday, March 6 ~ 3:30 p.m. – 5 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
Location: Room 231 Memorial Library at 728 State Street, Madison*

Non-UW participants will be able to get a Visitor's pass upon showing a current photo ID with address information (driver's license) at the entrance to the library. For more information telephone (608_ 262-6431, or send email to: grantsinfo at library.wisc.edu

Grants Classes, Continuing Studies, UW-Madison

2012-12-13T14:00:00.001-06:00

Writing Effective Grant Proposals, W, Jan 23, 8:30 am-3:15pm, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St, Madison, WI, $128

Understand the craft of stating clear goals and objectives, building a budget, and creating a dynamic abstract for funding proposals. Also learn how to save time in planning and information gathering.

Instructor: Boris Frank
Program # 0275-13-PDAS

For additional information, contact:
SUNSHINE JANSEN: 608-262-4354
Register Online: https://secure.uwex.edu/semtek/register/reg_session_info.cfm?sessionid=W13A8688000275&groupid=ACSP

or register by phone at 608-262-2451

Grant Writing for the Arts, S, March 2, 9am-Noon, Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI, $65

Learn the key components for writing an award-winning grant proposal to private and public funders, including Dane Arts. From parsing grant guidelines to writing a compelling narrative and developing a budget, this hands-on workshop covers what you need in order to get started or to refine your knowledge of grant writing.

Instructor: Carol Cohen
Program # 3151-13-LSA

For additional information, contact:
SARAH MARTY: 608-263-2790
Register Online: https://secure.uwex.edu/semtek/register/reg_register.cfm?sessionid=W13A8681003151&groupid=ACSL

or register by phone at 608-262-2451

Business of Art: Grant Writing, Th, Apr 25, 6-9 pm, 21 N Park St, Rm 7045, Madison, WI, $40
Have a great idea? In this introduction to grant writing you learn the basics of how to plan a proposal, present your idea in a compelling way, and communicate constructively with funders. You even write and critique a short proposal. This is the perfect class to get you on your way to writing grant proposals that succeed.

Instructor: Tom Linfield
Program #2559-13-LSA

For additional information, contact:
LORI O'NEILL: 263-6322
Register Online by April 18: https://secure.uwex.edu/semtek/register/reg_register.cfm?sessionid=W13A8681002559&groupid=ACSL

or register by phone at 608-262-2451

Nonprofit Management Course, January - May 2013, Madison College - MATC

2012-12-13T13:40:00.003-06:00

Jan 17, 2013 - May 16, 2013

The 16-week class meets at the Downtown Madison College Campus in Madison, 211 North Carroll Street, from 5:30 to 8:20 Thursday evenings, starting January 17th.

Tuition is $380 including individual consultation with Boris Frank.

Whether you are preparing for an entry level position working for a nonprofit organization, or you are currently employed by a nonprofit and seeking to hone your skills, an all-star list of guest speakers join course leader Boris Frank in providing an overview from starting a new nonprofit organization to ensuring that your agency is meeting the highest standards of nonprofit management principles and best practices in the profession.

The course is geared to those who work in the nonprofit world but do not have formal business and management training.

The course covers:

• Forming a nonprofit organization
• Best practices in nonprofit mnagement
• Board responsibilities and recruitment
• Strategic planning
• Fundraising and development
• Marketing and public relations
• Financial management
• Staff and volunteer recruitment and retention
• Program development

For registration information and details: log on to madisoncollege.com or contact Boris at borisfrank@tds.net

Catalog 10102171 Class #68056

Grantwriting for the Arts - Nov 3 - Goodman Center - $65

2012-10-18T10:33:00.000-06:00

Learn the key components for writing an award-winning grant proposal to private and public funders, including Dane Arts. From parsing grant guidelines to writing a compelling narrative and developing a budget, this hands-on workshop covers what you need in order to get started or to refine your knowledge of grant writing.

Instructor:
CAROL COHEN

Carol Cohen (PhD in theatre and drama, UW- Madison) is grants manager for Wisconsin Public television and a reviewer for the Dane Arts grant program. She also works with small nonprofits on grant development.

For additional information, contact:
SARAH MARTY: 608-263-2790

S, Nov 3, 9 am-noon

GoodmanCommunity Center
149 Waubesa St
Madison, WI

$65

Register Online
https://secure.uwex.edu/semtek/register/reg_register.cfm?sessionid=W13A8681003150&groupid=ACSL

or register by phone at 608-262-2451

Register anytime. Program # 3150-13-LSA

Fall GIC Workshops

2012-08-31T14:28:00.002-06:00

The following workshops will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Memorial Library, Room 231. Registration is not necessary but space is limited. For more information or to register, contact grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Introduction to Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations

Friday, September 21, 2012, 1:30-2:45pm
Friday, November 9, 2012, 9-10:45am

Foundation Directory Online

Friday, September 21, 2012, 3:30-4pm
Friday, November 9, 2012, 11am-Noon

Grants for Your Education

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 3:30-5pm

Workshops May 10 - Proposal Writing and Grantseeker Resources

2012-04-17T14:28:00.000-06:00

Guest Speaker: Kief Schladweiler, Coordinator of Cooperating Collections with the Foundation Center, will present 2 workshops on Thursday, May 10, in Memorial Library, Room 126 (728 State Street, University of Wisconsin-Madison). Registration is not required. This is a free workshop.

10:00-10:45 Proposal Writing Basics
11:00-12:00 Guide to Online Grantseeker Resources

Proposal Writing Seminar - Foundation Center - March 29 - Pyle Center

2012-03-16T10:14:00.000-06:00

Join over 38,000 grantseekers who have strengthened their skills with our most popular course. You'll gain insight on how to prepeare a compelling proposal and convince funders to become part of your success.

LEARN TO

Write a succinct cover letter and executive summary to the grantmaker
Support and humanize your state of need with relevant data
Organize detailed and comprehensive project descriptions
Present a concise organizational overview and necessary appendices

BONUSES

Application for six CFRE International points
Free copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th edition (a $39/95 value)

Location
Pyle Center, University of Wisconsin-Extenstion
702 Langdon Street, WI 53706

Course Times
Check-in and coffee: 8:30am
Course 9am-4pm

Registration Fee $195 per person
Save up to 20% on multiple registrations
Register now
foundationcenter.org/training/pws or call 800-424-9836

Spring GIC Workshops

2011-11-30T12:44:00.016-06:00

Up-coming Workshops

Intro to Foundation Grants for Non-Profit Organizations

Sessions 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.

Friday, April 27, 2012 ~ 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!

Friday, April 27, 2012 ~ 11 a.m. – 12 noon

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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 231 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 (608) 262-6431, or send email to: grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Communiversity Session: Evaluating Nonprofit Programs

2011-10-27T11:31:00.000-06:00

Register now for this special Communiversity session presented by the UW Center for Nonprofits:

“Evaluating Nonprofit Programs: The Case of a Community Partnership"
with UW Associate Professor Lori Bakken and collaborators, Hugh Meyers and Cathy Couture of Orion Family Services

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Presentation 5:00 – 6:00 pm with networking reception to follow

1800 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, UW-Madison Campus
Parking Available in Lot 17 next to Engineering Hall

Evaluating the effectiveness of nonprofit programs is a critical element of continuous planning efforts. This
session will share details of how UW faculty and students worked with principals of Orion Family Services on
evaluating their “Parent Skill Builders” program. Participants will hear about how this collaborative
community/academic partnership worked and details of the value derived from it. This session will also
explore how similar evaluation projects can impact future funding and program decisions.

Registration is free and open to the public.
Register by pressing Ctrl and clicking on this site:
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&CourseKey=36474
Or by emailing Katherine Sydor at sydor@wisc.edu

This UW Center for Nonprofits Communiversity Sessions receive generous support for this series from the
Oscar Rennebohm Foundation, Alliant Energy Foundation, and the Brittingham Fund, Inc.

Grant Links, October 17, 2011

2011-10-17T09:43:00.000-06:00

UW-Madison: College of Letters & Sciences - Ralph B. Abrams Scholarship (Undergraduates)

Beloit, WI: Ambassador Club to give grants (Nonprofit Organizations)

Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, Taylor,Wood, and western Shawano Counties, WI: Komen affiliate to offer grants (Nonprofit Organizations, Governmental Agencies and Educational Institutions)

WI: Department of Health Services - Procurement and Grant Opportunities (Varies)

WI: Department of Natural Resources - Funding Sources Water and Wastewater (Varies)

WI: Wisconsin Department of Tourism Grants

Grant Links: September 28, 2011

2011-09-28T12:13:00.000-06:00

UW-Green Bay: Research Council announces fall 2011 funding opportunities (faculty research)

WI: Wisconsin Community Fund's Social Justice Grants (nonprofit organizations)

US: American Soybean Scholarship Applications Now Online (college-bound high school seniors)

US: Education is Power MedPro Rx Scholarship

US: KaBOOM!/Let's Play Grants (nonprofit organizations or governmental subdivision)

US: Online Colleges.org Support A Student Scholarship for Single Parents

Grant Links: September 12, 2011

2011-09-12T14:51:00.000-06:00

Fond du Lac, WI: Women's Fund of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation (Nonprofit Orgs)

US: Astraea Lesbian Foundation's International Fund for Sexual Minorities (Nonprofit Orgs)

US: KFC Colonel's Scholars (College-bound high school seniors)

US: Marshall Scholars for Study in the UK (Graduate Students)

US: National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship (Doctoral Students)

International: Khyentse Foundation (Buddhist students)

Grant Links: August 22, 2011

2011-08-22T08:47:00.000-06:00

WI: Horatio Alger Wisconsin Scholarship (College-bound High School Seniors)

US: Coca−Cola Scholars Program (College-bound High School Seniors)

US: Environmental Protection Agency Fellowships (Graduate Students)

US: National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program

US: Office of Research & Analysis to Offer Grants to Research Value and Impact of the Arts (Nonprofits, units of state or local government; or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes)

US: Wendy’s High School Heisman Program (College-bound High School Seniors)

US: Whole Foods School Garden Grants (Nonprofit organization or nonprofit K-12 school)

Thursday, August 11th is Madison Nonprofit Day

2011-08-10T11:13:00.000-06:00

Don't Forget! Celebrate and Learn at: http://www.madisonnonprofitday.org/

About: http://www.madisonnonprofitday.org/about/what_is

Schedule: http://www.madisonnonprofitday.org/schedule/

Hope to see you there!

Stories - How Nonprofits Shape Madison

2011-07-21T11:18:00.000-06:00

Madison WI - Absolutely Art (2322 Atwood Ave.) & Café Zoma are proudto feature “Stories— How Nonprofits Shape Madison” during the month of August. Please join us for a photographic celebration of Madison’s Nonprofit Organizations, live local music, and catering by Bunky’s Café the night of the reception.

Friday, August 5, 2011
5-9 pm

Both group representation and individual artistic expression, “Stories” is comprised of eight photographers’ work that provides an inspiring showcase of the nonprofit groups in Madison in honor of Madison Nonprofit Day, August 11th. From animals to shelters, /Clint Thayer, Tony Vang, Monique Karlen, Bryan Gladding, Amber Arnold, Brooke Lewis, Caroline Hoffman, and Mary Kay Baum/ have turned their lenses on a variety of local nonprofit organizations. To learn more about the photographers visit: http://www.madisonnonprofitday.org/sponsors/photographers .

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and these photographers have joined together to tell the story of how nonprofits shape Madison. They capture the many moments of nonprofits providing joy, easing pain, supporting families, and enhancing the experience of living in Madison.

There are more than 20 participating nonprofits, some of which include: Dream Bikes, Briarpatch, East Madison Community Center, Dane County Timebank, Porchlight, Middleton Outreach Ministry, Heartland Farm Sanctuary, Henry Vilas Zoo, and WORT-FM.*//*

The exhibit will run from August 3-31. Please visit Facebook for updates on this show and other events at Absolutely Art. To learn more about Madison Nonprofit Day visit: http://madisonnonprofitday.org/

Student AFP Chapter Calling for Proposals from Dane County Nonprofits

2011-07-20T15:14:00.000-06:00

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at UW-Madison is a collegiate chapter of the international AFP organization. The chapter's mission is to work with local non-profit organizations to help them maximize their effectiveness and to expose current students to meaningful work.

The collegiate chapter of AFP is interested in Dane County WI based projects in which its student members can assist with and learn about a variety of
topics related to non-profits. Projects related to the development of fundraising events and/or awareness campaigns or events are strongly preferred. Event planning allows the members the greatest exposure to the diversity of work involved in fundraising, from marketing and outreach to donor and sponsorship requests. Projects serve not only as a way for the chapter to assist an organization in the community, but also as a learning experience for students. Students in the chapter are not fundraising professionals, but students interested in the non-profit world with varying levels of skills and expertise.

Currently, students are looking for opportunities to assist in a project beginning during the Fall 2011 semester and continuing through the Spring semester. Projects will ideally end between March and April, but please keep in mind that UW Madison students have spring break March 31st- April 8th. If you have interest in having students work on fundraising opportunities on behalf of your organization, please review
guidelines, complete the form, and email it to afp.wisc@gmail.com by August 19, 2011.

Project guidelines:

1. Application deadline is Friday, August 19, 2011.

2. Applicants will be notified by Friday, September 9, 2011 for apotential interview.

3. Applications will be judged based on three criteria: learning opportunities for students, clarity of proposal (including description of tasks in project application), and feasibility.

4. Applicants must be willing to hold regular meetings with the student chapter. These meetings can occur either on or off campus, depending on the
needs of the organization.

5. If selected, applicants must be able to present an overview of their organization and project outline at our October chapter meeting (exact date TBD in consultation with selected organization).

A Frequently Asked Questions document is attached as part of the application. If you have any additional questions, email the AFP Student Chapter at: afp.wisc@gmail.com.

New Grant: Women, Saving, and Investment

2011-07-01T09:27:00.000-06:00

The Social Security Administration awarded a joint grant to the Department of Employee Trust Funds and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security. The grant is funding a study of working women's patterns of saving and investment choices, specifically evaluating how best to encourage women to increase their retirement savings.

The project includes data analyses, a literature review, focus group sessions and a survey. Initial results will be available in October 2011.

Grant Links, Monday, June 27, 2011

2011-06-27T09:34:00.000-06:00

Eau Claire, WI: Grant Applications Now Being Accepted for Funding from the Women's Giving Circle

WI: Make A Difference - Champion A Cause, The 2011 Mid-Wisconsin Beverage Community Grant Project

WI: JAG Drug Task Forces Grant

WI and MN: Fund of the Sacred Circle (Headwaters Foundation for Justice and the Wisconsin Community Fund)

WI: Project Information for Historic Preservation Professionals

US: Plants Engineered To Replace Oil (PETRO)

Grant Links: Tuesday, June 21, 2011

2011-06-21T11:55:00.000-06:00

Oshkosh, WI: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation - Community Impact Grants

WI: Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program

WI: Leopold Conservation Award to Honor Wisconsin Farmers for Land Stewardship (pdf)

WI: Tourism Information Center Grant Program

US: Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics

US: Hawk Migration Association of North America Research Award

US: Small Change Collective Micro-Grants

World: 2011 Tourism Cares Worldwide Grant Program

Grant Links: Thursday, June 9, 2011

2011-06-09T15:02:00.000-06:00

Madison, WI: Madison Community Foundation Announces July 15 Grant Deadline for Two Grant Cycles

WI: Wisconsin Humanities Council

US: Berger-Marks announces new $10,000 Edna Award

US: Lois Lenski Covey Foundation Library Grants

US: Mockingbird Foundation Invites Applications for Children's Music Education Program Grants

US: Tom's of Maine 50 States for Good Grant

Grant Links: May 31, 2011

2011-05-31T14:55:00.000-06:00

WI: Institute for Research on Poverty - Visiting Scholars Program

US: American Astronomical Society - International Travel Grants

US: Clay Minerals Society Student Research Grants

US: Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children

US: Public Relations Student Society of America - Pisinski Memorial Scholarship

US: Women's Independence Scholarship Program

US and International: American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Scholarships

Grant Links: Friday, May 13, 2011

2011-05-13T12:11:00.000-06:00

Dane County: Distinctly Dane Special Grant Opportunity - Cultural Affairs Commission

WI: Wisconsin Laboratory Association! 2011 Scholarships

WI: Wisconsin Humanities Council Mini and Major Grants

WI: Office of Rural Health Funding Opportunities

WI: Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program

WI: WHEDA Foundation Housing Grants Materials