Funding
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Call for Applications: Learning Labs in Museums and Libraries
A new funding initiative of the Institute for Museum and Library Services and the MacArthur Foundation is accepting applications for up to $100,000 to plan and design learning labs in museums and libraries across the country.
Read MoreNIDRR New Competitions and Proposed Priorities (FY2011)
The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes priorities for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2011 and later years to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Read MoreOSEP Funding Competition: Center on Emerging Technologies to Improve Literacy Achievement for Students With Disabilities in Middle School
The Office of Special Education Programs in U.S. Department of Education has announced a competition to fund a Research and Development Center on the Use of Emerging Technologies to Improve Literacy Achievement for Students With Disabilities in Middle School.
Read MoreOSEP Funding Competition: Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities
The Office of Special Education Programs in U.S. Department of Education has announced a competition to fund a Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities.
Read MoreNIDRR Proposed Priorities (FY2011)
The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes priorities for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2011 and later years to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Read MoreIES Hosts FY 2012 Funding Opportunities Webinar Series (April 2011)
The National Center for Special Education Research and the National Center for Education Research within the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) periodically host a series of webinars related to research funding opportunities.
Read MoreIES Request for Applications for Special Education Research Grants
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) requests applications for research projects that will contribute to its special education research programs.
Read More2011 Steppingstones Announcement
The Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children with Disabilities funding announcement has been released. Deadline for applications is April 21, 2011.
Read MoreNICHD Learning Disabilities Research Centers’ Request for Applications Released
NICHD invites project applications for the Learning Disabilities Research Centers Program, focused on generating new scientific knowledge to inform the institute’s understanding of learning disabilities and comorbid conditions.
Read MoreNIDRR: Research Fellowship Program
Fellows must conduct original research in research demonstration projects, training, and related activities to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most significant disabilities.
Read MoreNIDRR: National Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems Data Center
Funding a National TBI Model Systems Data Center that advances medical rehabilitation by increasing the rigor and efficiency of scientific efforts to longitudinally assess the experience of individuals with TBI.
Read MoreRFI: Assessment Technology Standards
A Request for Information (RFI) was released on December 20, 2010 by the Department of Education.
Read MoreBlackboard Accessibility Grant
Blackboard will contribute grants to individuals, groups, or organizations to fund projects that help further access to education for students with disabilities.
Read MoreGSA Equipment Grant: Computers for Learning
The U.S. General Services Administration’s CFL Program seeks to make modern computer technology an integral part of every classroom so that every child has the opportunity to be educated to his or her full potential. The program matches the computer needs of schools and educational nonprofit organization with excess equipment in federal agencies.
Read MoreIntranet web hosting now e-Rate eligible
On April 10, The Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC), the outfit that manages the $2.25 billion-a-year federal e-Rate program,announced that intranet web hosting has been classified as e-Rate eligible beginning with the FY2009 program year. This change comes two months after the FY2009 filing window closed.
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Women’s Business Centers
Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) represent a national network of more than 100 educational resource centers designed to assist women start and grow small businesses. WBCs operate with the mission to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs. The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) Entrepreneurial Development site has links to women’s resources, success stories, [...]
Read MoreSmall Business Administration
The Small Business Administration website offers basics and a great orientation. Summaries include Startup Basics, Business Planning, Financing, Marketing, Employees, Taxes, Legal Aspects, and Special Interest topics. The SBA offers related training, as well: online courses, national trainings (click on a map for the calendar of trainings nearest you), a library, and online college and [...]
Read MoreResource Associates
Resource Associates is a professional grant writing firm that provides affordable grant research, proposal writing, and evaluation services to non-profit agencies, businesses, and public entities throughout the world.
Read MorePuget Sound Grantwriters Association
The Puget Sound Grantwriters Association promotes responsible, effective grantseeking and fosters connections among grantseekers, non-profits and funders.
Read MoreNational Assistive Technology Advocacy Project’s Booklet
Public School’s Special Education System as an Assistive Technology Funding Source
Read MoreGrantProposal.com
Grant Proposal.com, a site devoted to providing free resources for both advanced grantwriting consultants and inexperienced nonprofit staff
Read MoreThe Foundation Center
the Foundation Center is the nation’s leading authority on philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers supporting them to tools they can use and information they can trust. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants—a robust, accessible knowledge bank for the sector.
Read MoreNational Institute of Governmental Purchasing
Procurement Opportunities
in Individual States
National Education Association Foundation
National Education Association Foundation: Grants to U.S. Public School Teachers, Education Support Professionals, and Faculty and Staff at Public Higher Education Institutions
Read MoreNational Science Foundation
Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities
Read MoreOSEP Grants and Funding
List of Department of Education grants resources and current OSEP discretionary grant competitions compiled by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
Read MoreU. S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children With Disabilities
Read MoreU. S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences
Special Education Research Grants
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