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| Title | Teaser |
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| Department of Education Stimulus Programs Update | Get the inside scoop on three grant programs with upcoming deadlines. Posted: July 1, 2011. |
| Public Media and Expanded Learning Opportunities Trends: New Partnerships, New Opportunities, New Ideas | Find out what expanded learning opportunities are and how public media stations can use them to access more federal funding. Posted: August 29, 2011. |
| Funding Opportunities After the End of the Fiscal Year | Learn more about the SEED program from the Department of Education and the Digital Promise initiative from the White House. Posted: October 3, 2011. |
| New Momentum for ESEA: The Senate's Draft and the Law's Future | The Senate is moving forward with reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Learn about the new and returning education programs in the current draft. Posted: November 1, 2011. |
| Decoding the 2012 Federal Budget Talks | This article will give you an update, as of December 2011, on where the appropriations legislation stands, and what it could mean for public media. Posted: December 6, 2011. |
| New Year, New Opportunities | New competitions for federal funds may start in the coming months -- find out what's on the horizon. Posted: January 6, 2012. |
| Spotlight on Potential Partners: Libraries and Museums | Consider looking to your local library or museum as potential partners. Public media stations are partners on projects that recently received funding from IMLS. Posted: February 6, 2012. |
| President Obama's FY 2013 Budget: The Process Begins Anew | As the appropriations process starts for FY 2013, find out the President's proposed funding levels for the programs you rely on and the new ones that may interest you. Posted: February 28, 2012. |
| A Closer Look at U.S. Department of Labor Programs | Two open grant competitions at the U.S. Department of Labor could provide funding opportunities for stations. Posted: March 26, 2012. |
| Open Competitions at the U.S. Department of Education: What to Know About Race To The Top, i3 and Promise Neighborhoods | With a handful of applications due in the coming months, here is some insider knowledge, along with useful Grant Center resources, to help your station apply and win. Posted: April 30, 2012. |
| Race To The Top Program Invites School Districts to Apply: What RTT-D Means for Stations | In this round of Race To The Top funding, the DOE will provide funds to school districts, instead of states, with an important hook for stations. Posted: May 31, 2012. |
| Opportunities for Public Media in Race To The Top - District | The final priorities for the new Race To The Top - District competition have been announced, and there are many opportunities for stations. Posted: September 4, 2012. |
| Looking Ahead: Budget Issues in the Lame Duck Session | Regardless of who wins in November, Congress will have to address the looming threat of budget sequestration and other macro budget issues in a Lame Duck session. Posted: October 2, 2012. |
| Stormy Weather for Grants and Funding | As the last of the FY 2012 funding is awarded, we can turn our attention to FY 2013, new committee assignments, and the possibility of ESEA reauthorization. Posted: November 5, 2012 |
| Publishing Historical Records | NARA will fund 30 projects for a total of $2.5M, supporting those which publish historical records with free online access. |
| Demonstrating Need | Funders are increasingly interested in seeing data behind the need for and perceived value of your project. Learn about the different data sets and reports you can use to make your case. |
| Sample Proposals | Grant proposals take many shapes and forms, and it is important to be familiar with the key components whether you are seeking general operating support or funding for a specific project. |
| Grantseeking 101 | Whether you are new to grantseeking, or looking to enhance your program we offer a variety of professional development resources to assist on the grantseeking process. |
| Developing Successful Partnerships | Partnerships are an important part of any funding relationship. We've put together examples of successful station partnerships with links to tips and best practices for others looking to do the same. |
| Evaluation Strategies | Looking to develop an impressive evaluation strategy in your proposal? We've developed a list of helpful tools and information on popular evaluation strategies for guidance. |
