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- Training and Development in Grantsmanship and Grant Management
- Program Evaluation Guides and Tutorials
- Funding and Guides for the Non-Profit Sector
- Writing Assistance Tools
- Common Grant Application Forms
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- Health and Human Services
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- PK-12 Education
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- The Grantsmanship Center
Face-to-face program planning and proposal writing workshops around the country- The Foundation Center
On-line and face-to-face training programs, some free, some for a charge- Management Concepts
Comprehensive federal grants and assistance training curriculum focusing on government-wide grants requirements and best practices to help federal awarding agencies, pass-through entities, and recipients manage federal grants- National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
Fundamentals of Sponsored Programs Workshop and On-Line Companion
Information on legal framework for federal funding, pre-award services, proposal and budget development, costing, compliance, negotiation and award, and post-award grant administration- The Performance Institute
Offers training in performance evaluation, costing and auditing rules, and end outcome measurement as well as strategic planning, funding planning, and proposal developmentProgram Evaluation Guides & Tutorials
- Basic Guide to Program Evaluation *
Free Management Library- Online Evaluation Resource Library *
NSF - Division of Research, Evaluation and Communication
For professionals seeking to design, conduct, document, or review project evaluations including instruments, plans, and reports- Field-tested Learning Assessment Guide (FLAG)
Evaluation strategies for science, math, and technology education- FOOTPRINTS: Strategies for Non-Traditional Program Evaluation
National Science Foundation - NSF 95-41- Guide to Program Evaluation
US Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance- Enhancing Program Performance with Logic Models
University of Wisconsin
Online course in logic modeling- "The Logic Model for Program Planning and Evaluation"
Paul F. McCawley - University of Idaho Extension- Program Logic- An Introduction
Audience Dialogue- User-Friendly Handbook for Project Evaluation
National Science Foundation - NSF 02-057- User-Friendly Handbook for Mixed Method Evaluations
National Science Foundation NSF 97-153Funding and Guides for the Non-Profit Sector
- Innovation Network *
Planning, evaluation tools, and know-how for non-profits and funders.- Basic Guide to Outcome-Based Evaluation for Non-profit Organizations with Very Limited Resources *
Free Management LibraryWriting Assistance Tools
- The Elements of Style
William Strunk, Cornell University- Miriam-Webster Online
Collegiate Dictionary and Collegiate Thesaurus- Dictionary.com
Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Translator- Writing-World.com
Links to Grammar Resources- Internet Acronym Server
Search for acronymsCommon Grant Application Forms
- proposalCENTRAL
Electronic grant applications to several medical research centers and foundations- Grants. gov *
Single site for electronic grant applications to many federal agenciesThe Arts
- ArtDeadline.com
Income & Exhibition Opportunities for Artists- Georgia Council for the Arts *
Grant programs and arts resources- National Endowment for the Arts *
News, publications, resources, and grant offeringsHumanities & Social Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences Online (H-Net) An International consortium of Scholars and Teachers
- The Art of Writing Proposals
Social Science Research Council- Georgia Humanities Council *
Programs, curriculum and grant opportunities- National Endowment for the Humanities *
Grants, publications, and news- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP grants are awarded to projects that help transform the lives of vulnerable older Americans- American Council of Learned Societies *
The leading private institution supporting scholars in the humanities and related social sciences at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels- Carnegie Corporation of New York
Grants awarded in many fields including education, civic involvement, peace and securityHealth & Human Services
- National Institutes for Heath (NIH) *
Grants and funding, research, and publications- Department of Health and Human Services *
Grants and funding, preparedness, prevention and disease- American Cancer Society Research
The nation's largest private, not-for-profit source of funds for scientists studying cancer- National Alliance on Mental Illness
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
World’s largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse. Includes statistics and funding opportunities- Corporation for National and Community Service
Connects potential grantee programs to relevant Corporation grant opportunities and resources, and provides technical assistance to any organization that uses volunteers to strengthen communities- The Adult Literacy and Technology Network National effort dedicated to finding solutions for using technology to enhance adult literacy
- ProLiteracy
ProLiteracy champions the power of literacy to improve the lives of adults and their families, communities, and societies- International Reading Association
A nonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy- National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth
Assists individuals seeking to support young people and their families. Includes information about grant programs and links to other resources- Child Welfare Information Gateway
Connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Information on research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with emphasis on those affecting low- and moderate-income peopleScience & Mathematics
- National Science Foundation *
Funding opportunities, publications, news, and statistics- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
News and educational ideas- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce- Research Corporation for Science Advancement *
Funds top early career teacher-scholars at America’s leading colleges and universities- American Association for the Advancement of Science
Dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association- Engineering Information Foundation
Improving worldwide engineering education and practice through information technology and the recruitment of women- American Society for Engineering Education
Fellowship opportunities for high school, undergrad, graduate, and post-doc students, as well as other opportunities for funding- American Institute of Physics
News, statistics, and publications from a federation of physical science societies- Information Technology Industry Council
The premier voice, advocate and thought leader for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry- American Mathematical Society
Publications. news, and research in the mathematics field- Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
Workshops, programs and fellowships as well as other educational tools- American Statistical Association
Publications, educational tools, scholarships, and awards- National Center for Biotechnology Information
The National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information- American Institute of Biological Sciences
Educational resources, publications with peer review information, an other tools for scientists- American Chemical Society
Publications, educational tools and funding opportunities- The National Academies *
National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research CouncilPK-12 Education
- National Staff Development Council *
Site dedicated to helping the educational professional better their teaching practices; including grants, scholarships and newsletters- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Teaching and Learning resources from Federal Agencies- SchoolGrants *
PK–12 grant opportunities for schools and districts; grant-writing tips; links to useful online resources; examples of successful grant proposals- American Educational Research Association *
Provides small grants and training for researchers who conduct studies of education policy and practice using quantitative methods- Learning Point Associates (NCREL)
A national leader in teaching and learning improvement- Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Nationwide information network that acquires, catalogues, summarizes, and provides access to education information from all sources. Includes links to additional clearinghouses on numerous education-related topics- What Works Clearinghouse
Information on evidence based interventions, review of new education models, standards for evaluators- National Center for Family and Community Connections with Schools
Supporting school, family, and community connections to increase student success- FindYouthInfo
Resources to help youth-serving organizations and community partnerships plan, implement, and participate in effective programs for youth- National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
Supports the service-learning community in higher education, K-12, community-based initiatives, and tribal programs- English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs Collects, coordinates, and conveys a broad range of research and resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for English Language Learners
- Aspira
The only national Hispanic organization dedicated exclusively to developing the educational and leadership capacity of Hispanic youth- Learning Disabilities Association of America
Provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals through information, resources, and practical solutions- National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth- Georgia Department of Education
- US Department of Education
- No Child Left Behind
Information on No Child Left Behind, including the Act and policy, and the Obama Administration's blueprint for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education ActOther Sites of Interest
- 2010 Census Data
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Georgia Kids Count
- Technical College System of Georgia
- Georgia Guide to Elected and Appointed Officials
- Georgia State Agencies and Organizations
- Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer
- The Smithsonian Institute
- US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- US Department of Commerce (DOC)
- US Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
