GLN 2023 - LearnAbout - Grants

[Paul Terlemezian]

Session Leader: Mike Woodard

The format of this session will be:

1. Mike will explain what he wishes to learn about - and why
2. He will ask each of you why you attended - to learn? to teach? something else?
3. He will then guide the session around what he is willing to learn from you

Topic: GLN 2023 - LearnAbout Grants
Time: Nov 8, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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[Paul Terlemezian]

I asked Google/Bard what Mike might need to know. It responded:

• Identify your grant niche: Clearly define your areas of expertise and research interests. This will help you narrow down your search for relevant grants and target your proposals effectively.

• Research and understand funding sources: Conduct thorough research to identify potential grantors aligned with your research interests. Explore government agencies, foundations, private organizations, and academic institutions that offer grants in your field.

• Thoroughly review grant guidelines: Carefully read and understand the specific requirements and expectations of each grant you consider applying for. Pay close attention to eligibility criteria, proposal formats, deadlines, and submission procedures.

• Craft compelling proposals: Write clear, concise, and persuasive proposals that highlight the significance of your research, the potential impact of your findings, and your qualifications and experience. Use strong storytelling and data to support your arguments.

• Build relationships with potential funders:

[Paul Terlemezian]

Then I asked it for examples of niches. It provided:

1. Innovation in Leadership Education: This niche focuses on developing innovative approaches to leadership education, such as incorporating technology, experiential learning, or global perspectives into the curriculum. Grants in this area may support the development of new leadership programs, research on effective leadership pedagogy, or initiatives to train future leaders in various sectors.

2. Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility: This niche encourages teaching and research on ethical leadership practices and their impact on social responsibility. Grants may support projects that promote ethical decision-making, foster corporate social responsibility, or address social issues through leadership initiatives.

3. Leadership Development for Diverse Populations: This niche focuses on developing leadership skills and opportunities for individuals from underrepresented groups. Grants in this area may support workshops, mentorship programs, or research on leadership development in diverse settings.

4. Leadership for Sustainability and Social Impact: This niche promotes leadership roles in creating sustainable and socially impactful organizations. Grants may support research on sustainable leadership practices, initiatives to integrate sustainability into business models, or programs that empower leaders to address social challenges.

5. Leadership in Emerging Technologies: This niche examines the role of leadership in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of technology. Grants may support research on technology's impact on leadership, training programs for tech-savvy leaders, or projects that foster ethical and responsible use of technology in organizations.

[Paul Terlemezian]

Then I asked for the top 5 providers of grants related to ethical leadership. It provided:

• John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation: The MacArthur Foundation is a private, non-profit grantmaking institution that supports innovative initiatives in education, environment, global issues, justice, and peace. They have funded several projects on ethical leadership, including the Aspen Global Leadership Initiative, which promotes ethical leadership and civic engagement around the world.

  Opens in a new windowen.wikipedia.org

  John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant provider

• William and Flora Hewlett Foundation: The Hewlett Foundation is a private, non-profit grantmaking institution that supports projects in education, environment, civic life, and the arts. They have funded several projects on ethical leadership, including the Stanford Center on Ethics in Society, which examines the ethical dimensions of social, economic, and political issues.

  Opens in a new windowwww.activephilanthropy.org

  William and Flora Hewlett Foundation grant provider

• Andrew W. Mellon Foundation: The Mellon Foundation is a private, non-profit grantmaking institution that supports projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences. They have funded several projects on ethical leadership, including the Spencer Foundation, which supports research on education and human development.

  Opens in a new windownews.asu.edu

  Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant provider

• Ford Foundation: The Ford Foundation is a private, non-profit grantmaking institution that supports projects in peace and social justice, education and media, and the arts. They have funded several projects on ethical leadership, including the Center for Creative Leadership, which provides executive education and leadership development programs.

  Opens in a new windowvirginiahumanities.org

  Ford Foundation grant provider

• Open Society Foundations: The Open Society Foundations are a network of foundations that support projects in human rights, democracy, and open society. They have funded several projects on ethical leadership, including the Aspen Institute, which promotes leadership and social innovation worldwide.

  Opens in a new windowwww.opensocietyfoundations.org

  Open Society Foundations grant provider

These are just a few of the many grant providers that support projects on ethical leadership. You can find a list of more grant providers by searching online or contacting his local university or community foundation.

[Eric Bluestein]

A few resources for grants: 

https://grants.gov/search-grants

https://www.neh.gov/grants

https://www.state.gov/key-topics-office-of-overseas-schools/teachin...

[Paul Terlemezian]

Thank you Eric.

[Paul Terlemezian]

Candid offers information about Foundations offering grants. They also offer training services - there are fees involved for their services.

GCN Georgia Center for Nonprofits offers information, training, and resources. There are also fees for their services.

Both would like interested parties to subscribe to what they have to offer.