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WOMEN IN THE CURRICULUM

Funding:Obtaining Money for Curriculum Transformation Projects and Activities

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter One: Clarifying Goals and Defining Needs

Develop the Idea
Plan the Implementation
Focus on Feasibility
Include Plans for an Evaluation
Final Details
Time Line for the Grant Application Process

Chapter Two: Understanding Types of Funding Sources

In-House Funding
Grants from Multi-Institutional Projects
Grants from Private Foundations
Government Funding
Donations from Individuals
Local Groups
Works Cited

Chapter Three: Researching Funding Sources

In-House Information
State Government Funding
Private Foundation Funding
Federal Government Funding
The Internet
Works Cited

Chapter Four: Selecting Potential Funders

Chapter Five: Approaching the Funding Source

Communication with the Funding Source

Chapter Six: Writing the Proposal

Chapter Seven: Constructing the Budget

Chapter Eight: Dealing with the Outcome

Appendices

A. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Sample Entry
B. Federal Register, Sample Contents and Notice Inviting Applications
C. Sample Computerized Funding Search (IRIS)
D. Foundation Center, Locations of Reference Collections and Cooperating Collections
E. IRS 990-PF Annual Tax Return Sample

Recommended References

Recommended Basics
Other Helpful Resource Books
Periodicals
Works Consulted

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