Rough Draft

Sponsor # 1

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association grant program

Funder’s Web Address:

(http://www.nwrawildlife.org/.)

Project Name:

NA

Contact Person:

Name: Dr. Daniel R. Ledwig

Address: Willowbrook Wildlife Haven, P.O. Box 2339, Glen Ellyn, IL 6018 – 2339

Phone: (312) 790-4900, ext. 283 Fax:

Email:

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) is dedicated to improving and promoting the profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its contributions to preserving natural ecosystems.

Vision

The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and wildlife rehabilitation as a profession are recognized and respected worldwide.

The sponsor funds different types’ of wildlife projects such as research in wildlife medicine, education, and rehabilitation.

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

1-2 grants up to $1000

Granting Period for Average Grants:

2 years

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through website application and post box

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

· Title of Preproposal (less than 100 characters). The title must clearly describe the project.

· Applicant(s) Information. Name, affiliation, mailing address, phone number, and email address for principle investigator, name and affiliation for all coinvestigators. 

· Hypothesis and Objectives. A document in which the hypothesis is explicitly stated and specific aims are given. The document should be under three pages in length.

Deadlines

December 15

Keywords

Wildlife, medicine, education, wildlife education, wildlife rehabilitators, rehabilitators, wildlife care, wildlife health, animal care, Wildlife Care in Captivity

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 2

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Geographic Society

Funder’s Web Address:

(https://www.nationalgeographic.org/grants)

Project Name:

No individual program

Contact Person:

Name: Edwin W, Snider, Secretary

Address: Committee for Research and Explorations, 17th and M Streets, NW,

Washington DC, 20036

Phone: (202) 857-7439 Fax:

Email:

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization committed to exploring and protecting our planet. 

Vision

We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations through our education initiatives and resources. 

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Unspecified grants up to $1000 - $150,000

Granting Period for Average Grants:

3 years

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through online application

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

· Background and Relevance: 500 words

· Goals and Objectives: 300 words

· Methodology: 750 words

· Results: 300 words

· Capacity Building : 200 words

· References and works cited

Deadlines

Standard Grant 

October 3 (decision by January 31) January 3, (decision by April 30)

 Early Career Grant

September 24 (decision by November 30) November 29 (decision by February 28) January 3 (decision by April 30)

Keywords

Wildlife, Geography, education, wildlife education, wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife care, wildlife health, animal care, Wildlife Care, research study

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 3

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Science Council

Funder’s Web Address:

(https://www.nsf.gov/funding/aboutfunding.jsp)

Project Name:

Graduate Research Fellowships

Contact Person:

Name:Program Director

Address:1800 G Street, NW, Room 630, Washington, DC 20550

Phone: (202) 357-7856Fax:

Email:

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

The National Science Foundation funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. It does this through grants, and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the United States. The Foundation accounts for about one-fourth of federal support to academic institutions for basic research.

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work.

Restrictions on Funding:

US Citizenship, Graduating College Seniors, Science and engineering, academic and GRE achievement

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

550-750 grants of $ 1025 per month and $ 6000 tuition payment for 3 years

Granting Period for Average Grants:

Depends on the program

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

US Citizenship, Graduating College Seniors, Science and engineering, academic and GRE achievement

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Unless specified in an NSF program solicitation, proposals to NSF must be submitted electronically via either the NSF FastLane System or Grants.gov.

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

· Proposals submitted via FastLane should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the general guidelines contained in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The complete text of the PAPPG is available electronically at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=papp.

· Proposers are reminded to identify the program solicitation number in the program solicitation block on the NSF Cover Sheet for Proposal to the National Science Foundation. Compliance with this requirement is critical to determining the relevant proposal processing guidelines. Failure to submit this information may delay processing.

Deadlines

Continuous acceptance and change with specific program, need to check on website

Keywords

Wildlife, medicine, education, wildlife education, Biology, wildlife care, wildlife health, animal care, Wildlife Care in Captivity, research

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 4

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

Slocum-Lunz Foundation, Inc.

Funder’s Web Address:

(http://slocum-lunz.org/application)

Project Name:

(Slocum-Lunz Foundation Scholarships/Grants)

Contact Person:

Name: Junior Chairman

Address:Scholarship Committee, P.O.Box 12559, Charleston, SC 29412-2559.

Phone: (803) 796-6350Fax:

Email:

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

TheSlocum-Lunz Foundation is a charitable, non-profit corporation whose purpose is the advancement of scientific knowledge and education through the support of students of marine biology and related natural sciences.  It awards small research grants to students enrolled in South Carolina institutes of higher education.

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Unspecified grants up to $1200

Granting Period for Average Grants:

NA

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

Students should be enrolled in South Carolina institutes of higher education.

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through post box

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Full research proposal.

Deadlines

January15

Keywords

Wildlife, medicine, education, wildlife education, wildlife rehabilitators, rehabilitators, wildlife care, wildlife health, animal care, Wildlife Care in Captivity

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 5

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Funder’s Web Address:

(http://www1.udel.edu/research/preparing/oakridgeassociated.html.)

Project Name:

(Graduate and Postgraduate Research Program)

Contact Person:

Name: Dr. Daniel R. Ledwig

Address:University Program Division, P. O. Box 117, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0017

Phone: (615) 576-1089Fax:

Email:

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

To advance national priorities and serve the public interest by integrating academic , government, and scientific resources globally.

Vision

To be the recognized, preferred leader when national and global priorities requires innovative scientific and technical solutions

The sponsor funds different types’ of wildlife projects such as research in wildlife medicine, education, and rehabilitation.

I am researching the topic related to “Epidemiology of Box Turtle Adenovirus-I in Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapenecarolinacarolina)” as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Unspecified number of grants of $20,000 - $41, 000 for 1 year

Granting Period for Average Grants:

1 year

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through website application and post box

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Full proposal

Deadlines

Depends on program

Keywords

Wildlife, medicine, education, wildlife education, wildlife rehabilitators, rehabilitators, wildlife care, wildlife health, animal care, Wildlife Care in Captivity

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 6

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

The Spencer Foundation

Funder’s Web Address:

https://www.spencer.org/small-research-grants

Project Name:

Small Research Grants

Contact Person:

The Spencer Foundation

625 North Michigan Ave, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60611

312-337-7000

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

The Small Research Grants program is intended to support education research projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. In keeping with the Spencer Foundation’s mission, this program aims to fund academic work that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived.  Historically, the work we have funded through these grants has spanned, a range of topics and disciplines, including education, psychology, sociology, economics, history, and anthropology, and they employ a wide range of research methods. The following examples of recently funded small grants illustrate the diversity of what we support:

· an experimental study of how college students use visual representations in solving math problems

· a study exploring the process of racial and rural identity formation among African American high-school students who attend de facto segregated schools in the rural South

· a mixed-methods study focusing on the different types of knowledge novice and experienced teachers draw on in teaching for reading comprehension

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

budgets of $50,000 or less.

Granting Period for Average Grants:

Roughly 80 grants per year

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

online application.

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Proposals in this area are those that fall under the Spencer Foundation's general mission of funding research on education;

Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources

The Relation between Education and Social Opportunity

Organizational Learning in Schools, School Systems, and Higher Education Systems

Deadlines

currently receive over 800 proposals per year, and have been able to fund roughly 10% of them. Successive applicants check online

Keywords

· significance of research questions

· appropriateness of research design

· adequacy of budget and time-line

· potential of the principal investigator(s) to conduct a study of high quality

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 7

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

National Endowment for the Arts

Funder’s Web Address:

https://www.arts.gov/grants-organizations/research-art-works

Project Name:

National endowment for the arts

Contact Person:

400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 

20506  202.682.5400 

|  [email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Art Works offers support for projects in two areas:

· Value and Impact. These are matching grants ranging from $10,000-$30,000 for research projects that aim to examine the value and/or impact of the arts in any topic area(s) by using data and methods appropriate to the proposed research questions. Projects relying primarily on experimental/quasi-experimental design methods should apply to Track Two.

· Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs. These are matching grants ranging from $30,000-$100,000 for research projects that aim to test the causal or inferred-causal impact of the arts on individual or cohort outcomes by using experimental or quasi-experimental design methods appropriate to the proposed research questions.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions on academic level

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Grants ranging from $10,000-$30,000 for research projects that aim to examine the value and/or impact of the arts in any topic area

Grants ranging from $30,000-$100,000 for research projects that aim to test the causal or inferred-causal impact of the arts on individual or cohort outcomes

Granting Period for Average Grants:

More than 200 grants per year

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Submit the SF-424 to Grants.gov

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Research Partnerships

They are committed to supporting research teams that demonstrate interdisciplinary partnerships between arts practitioners and researchers/evaluators.

Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, the NEA supports the Arts Education Partnership, which has launched an online clearinghouse of more than 200 studies of student and educator outcomes associated with arts education in both in-school and out-of-school settings. 

Deadlines

October 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, to October 27, 2017 

Keywords

· Value and Impact of art work

· Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 8

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

The National Endowment for the Humanities

Funder’s Web Address:

https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/collaborative-research-grants

Project Name:

NEH GRANTS

Contact Person:

National Endowment  for the Humanities  400 7th Street SW  Washington, DC 20506

General Information 1-800-NEH-1121 202-606-8400

Federal Relay (TTY Users): 800-877-8399

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Collaborative Research grants support groups of two or more scholars engaging in significant and sustained research in the humanities. The program seeks to encourage interdisciplinary work, both within the humanities and beyond. Projects that include partnerships with researchers from the natural and social sciences are encouraged, but they must remain firmly rooted in the humanities and must employ humanistic methods.

Restrictions on Funding:

At least 50 percent of grant funds must support U.S.-based institutions and U.S. citizens or residents as collaborators.

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Convening Grants – up to $50,000

Publication Grants – up to $250,000 (no more than $100,000 per year)

Archaeology Grants – up to $250,000 (no more than $100,000 per year)

Granting Period for Average Grants:

Collaborative Research program received an average of 123 applications per year. The program made an average of eleven awards per year, for a funding ratio of 9 percent.

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Online application

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

The Collaborative Research grant program encourages collaboration that proposes diverse approaches to topics, incorporates multiple points of view, and explores new avenues of inquiry that lead to publications.

Applications submitted for projects that will not be completed during the proposed grant period must address succession in project leadership.

Deadlines

Receipt Deadline December 6, 2017 for Projects Beginning October 2018

Keywords

1. Convening Grants

2. Publication Grants

3. Archaeology Grants 

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 9

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

The Dirksen Congressional Center

Funder’s Web Address:

http://www.dirksencenter.org/print_programs_crgs.htm#section2

Project Name:

Congressional Research Grants

Contact Person:

The Dirksen Center 2815 Broadway Road Pekin, IL 61554 309-347-7113 309-347-6432 FAX

[email protected]

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

The Dirksen Congressional Center invites applications for grants to fund research on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress. The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress. 

Restrictions on Funding:

10 applicants

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

individual awards capped at $3,500.

Granting Period for Average Grants:

Once every year

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

Graduate students

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Online application

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

Budget. Indicate how funds will be spent and the extent of matching funds available, if any. Recommended length: one-half page.

Curriculum Vita. The vita or resume should not exceed two pages.

Reference Letter. Graduate students (those who have successfully defended their dissertation proposal) must arrange for a letter of reference from the person directing their dissertation work. 

Deadlines

Deadline is April 1 for the annual selections every year

Keywords

1. Congress and congressional leadership with the creation, implementation, and oversight of public policy

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.

Sponsor # 10

Potential Sponsor’s Name:

Transformational Leadership Program

Funder’s Web Address:

   www.usaid-tlp-sp.org

Project Name:

No individual program

Contact Person:

Name: Bardha Maxhuni

Description and Objectives of Current Funding Priorities (target population, problem, and purpose) Related to the Needs of the Nonprofit

Mission

The Transformational Leadership Program is a nonprofit organization that helps not only to create change within an organization but also to respond to its environment.

Vision

To fund hundreds of research projects all over the world each year to inspire generations through education initiatives.

I am researching the topic related to “The Influence of leadership on Change Management: The mediating result of Tacit Knowledge" as it would assist my center to elevate the quality of work.

Restrictions on Funding:

No restrictions.

Average Size of Grants or Range of Funding:

Unspecified grants up to $ 2000- $ 200,000

Granting Period for Average Grants:

5 years

Eligibility Requirements for Funding:

No restrictions

Preferred Method of Initial Contact:

Through online application

Proposal Sections and Guidelines

1. Background and Relevance: 500 words

1. Goals and objectives: 300 words

1. Methodology:750 words

1. Capacity building: 200 words

1. Results: 250 words

1. Finally, References and works cited

Deadlines

Standard Grant

October 31(decision by December 31)

January 5,( decision by March 31)

Keywords

Transformational, management, career, leadership, program, understanding, evaluation, partnership, knowledge, organization, development, grant, society

Source: Adapted from Mikelonis, Betsinger, and Kampf (2003), p. 93, pp 98-99.