Grants


	Grant Making and Program Design Best Practices Contributed by: California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) State of California Link: http://www.cetfund.org/resources/bestpractices 0 Click the title to vote A set of best practices for grant making and program design for a comprehensive set of issues
	CNS Effective Practices Contributed by: Corporation for National and Community Service (CNS) Link: http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/effective-... 0 Click the title to vote CNS effective practices: good ideas, successful strategies, and studied findings to help volunteer programs thrive.
	CNS Online Courses Contributed by: Corporation for National and Community Service (CNS) Link: http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/online-cou... 0 Click the title to vote CNS provides online courses on a wide variety of topics designed specifically to help strengthen national service programs.
	USDA Community Connect Grants Contributed by: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Link: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/utp_commconnect.html 0 Click the title to vote The Community Connect program serves rural communities where broadband service is least likely to be available, but where it can make a tremendous difference in the quality of life for citizens. The projects funded by these grants will help rural residents tap into the enormous potential of the Internet.
	MacArthur Digital Meeting and Learning Initiative Contributed by: The MacArthur Foundation Link: http://digitallearning.macfound.org/site/c.enJLKQN... 0 Click the title to vote A philanthropic organization that launched a $50 million digital meeting and learning initiative to determine how digital technologies affect young people.
	Institute of Museum and Library Services Contributed by: Institute of Museum and Library Services Link: http://imls.gov/ 0 Click the title to vote Information link that provides the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas
	TechSoup Contributed by: Tech Soup Link: http://home.techsoup.org/pages/default.aspx 0 Click the title to vote TechSoup is a one-stop technology resource for nonprofits and libraries offering free information, resources, and support. In addition to online information and resources, they offer a product philanthropy service called TechSoup Stock. Here, nonprofits can access donated and discounted technology products, generously provided by corporate and nonprofit technology partners. They also provide instructional articles and worksheets for nonprofits who utilize information technologies, as well as technology planning information for executives and other decision makers. Introductory articles and message board support are aimed at those who do not have much experience using technology, but they also provide more advanced information.