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TITLE Funding Resource Guide for Adult Literacy Programs inColorado.

INSTITUTION Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. StateLibrary and Adult Education Office.

PUB DATE Mar 94NOTE 22p.

AVAILABLE FROM Colorado Dept. of Education, Office of AdultEducation, 201 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203(S5) .

PUB TYPE Guides Non-Classroom Use (055)

EDRS PRICE MF01/PC01 Plus Postage.DESCRIPTORS Adult Basic Education; *Adult Literacy; Annotated

Bibliographies; *Financial Support; *Grantsmanship;*Information Sources; *Literacy Education;Philanthropic Foundations; Private Financial. Support;Resource Materials; Technical Writing

IDENTIFIERS *Colorado; *Job Training Partnership Act 1982

ABSTRACTThis guide is designed to help providers of adult

literacy programs in Colorado identify sources of financial supportfor their programs. The first half of the guide is an annotatedlisting of 59 funding resources (including philanthropic foundations,trusts, and corporations/corporate programs) for adult literacyprograms. Each annotation contains the address and phone number ofthe organization, a contact person, and a brief summary that maydescribe some or all of the following: areas of funding, types ofprojects/client groups in which the organization is especiallyinterested, geographic or other restrictions, sizes/numbers of grantsavailable, and application requirements. Pres(nted next is a list of15 key publications containing current information on source offunding for literacy programs. The third section describes theprograms funded under various titles of the Job Training PartnershipAct (JTPA), presents basic information on JTPA funding procedures andcycles, and lists the addresses of Colorado's nine JTPA servicedelivery areas. Concluding the guide are lists of tips for successfulgrant writing and tips to enhance the development of grant proposals.(MN)

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Funding ResourceGuide forAdultLiteracy

Programsin Colorado

Prepared for the ColoradoAdult Literacy Commission by

the Collaboration Task Force

OFFICE OF ADULT EDUCATIONColorado Department of Education

201 E. Colfax AvenueDenver, CO 80203

(303) 866-6609

Copies of this publication are available for $ 5.00 Each

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The Purpose of the AdultLiteracy Commission

The Colorado Adult Literacy Commission isthe principal advisory board to the StateBoard of Education. The Commission is

empowered to study, advise and recommendaction to the State Board of Education onColorado literacy issues and serve as anadvocate in promoting awareness of the issues ofadult literacy.

Ms. Liz AdamsColorado Legislative CouncilAdult Literacy Advocate

Ms. Merri BatsonVectra Bank, Member

Ms. Lore le BauerCurrent, Inc.Adult Literacy Advocate

Ms. Jo BauschColorado Association for Continuing AdultEducation (CACAE), Member

Mr. Chuck BeallColorado Department of CorrectionsMember

*Mr. Dale BeckmannColorado Community College and OccupationalEducation System (CCCOES)

The Honorable Tilman M. BishopState Senate, Member

Ms. Gail E. BundyUS West Marketing Resource Group, Inc.Member

Mr. John CalhoonOffice of the GovernorAdult Literacy Advocate

Ms. Louise deBooyMcLain Community High SchoolAdult Literacy Advocate

Mr. Don DirnbergerColorado Community College and OccupationalEducation System (CCCOES)Adult Literacy Advocate

Mr. Marty Donde lingerE.G.& G., Rocky Flats, Inc., Member

Mr. Larry DrellerColorado Department of Labor & Employment,Member

*Dr. Richard DuranCommunity College of Denver, Member

Mr. Royce ForsythColorado State Board of EducationMember

Mr. Gary FortnerGary Z. Fortner and Associates-Partnership forChange, Member

Ms. Mary GershwinColorado Community College and OccupationalEducation System (CCCOES)Adult Literacy Advocate

Ms. Marsha GouldDenver Metro Family Literacy ProjectAdult Literacy Advocate

Ms. Yvonne HardingAurora Public Library Member

*Dr. Cynthia HeelanColorado Mountain CollegeAdult Literacy Advocate

Mr. Jim HendersonU.S. Small Business Administration, Member

Ms. Sharon HentonFirst Data Corp., Member

*Dr. Duane JansenColorado State University, Member

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Mr. Elroy KelzenbergArapahoe County Employment & TrainingMember

The Honorable Peggy KernsState House of Representatives, Member

Ms. Nellie LawrenceKRMA Literacy HotlineAdult Literacy Advocate

5r. Cecilia LinenbrinkMarycrest, Member

Ms. Jean MaioRight to Read-Pikes Peak Library DistrictMember

Ms. Janet MakrisAcademy School District #20, Member

Ms. Rita MooreColorado Community College and OccupationalEducation System (CCCOES), Member

Dr. Jo Ann MullenUniversity of Northern Colorado, Member

Mr. Michael Pam loSouth Central BOCES, Member

Mr. Dick ReinertStorage Technology Inc., Member

*Ms. Vickey RickettsGovernor's Job Training Office, Member

*Ms. Robin SokoloveVilla Library, Member

*Dr. Robert WilliamsColorado State University Member

Dr. Aciriann WycoffMetropolitan State CollegeAdult Literacy Advocate

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Members with an * are on theCollaborations Committee responsible forcompiling this Resource Guide on FundingAgencies for Literacy Programs.

They would like to express specialappreciation to Sonia Mayrath, Scott Becker,and Cynthia Ginther, all graduate students fromColorado State University, for their contributionsin developing this guide.

Special thanks also to Mary CrabbeGershwin, Director of Workplace Literacy withthe Colorado Community College andOccupational Education System, for writing thesection on "lips for Successful Grant Writing."

Providing support for the Adult LiteracyCommission is the Colorado Department ofEducation, Office of Adult Education, staff.

COLORADO STATE BOARDOF EDUCATIONSybil S. Downing, Chairman,Member-at-Large

Patricia M. Hayes, Vice Chairman,6th Congressional District Englewood

Gladys S. Eddy,4th Congressional District, Fort Collins

Royce D. Forsyth,1st Congressional District, Denver

Thomas M. Howerton,5th Congressional District, Colorado Springs

Ed Lye 11,

2nd Congressional District, Broomfield

Hazel E Petrocco,3rd Congressional District, Pueblo

William Randall,Commissioner of Education,State of Colorado

Boulder

Nancy Bolt,Assistant Commissioner,State Library and Adult Education Office

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Funding Resource Guide for AdultLiteracy Programs in Colorado

The purpose of this Funding Resource Guidefor Adult Literacy Programs is to provideinformation regarding a variety of sources

for possible funding of literacy projects. Theagencies, foundations and trusts listed in thisresource guide have been identified byreviewing a number of national data sources.The sources with an asterisk (*) following theirname responded to an inquiry that was sent outfrom a committee of the Colorado Adult LiteracyCommission. Their information is current andhas been supplied directly by the agency,foundation or trust. The other sources listed inthis resource guide have been identified fromsecondary sources of information and areconsidered possible funding sources for varioustypes of literacy projects.

Also included are the names of key publicationsthat contain current information on sources offunding for literacy programs and for otheractivities. A special section contains informationon the Job Training Partnership (JTPA) and thefinal section provides guidelines for preparinggrant applications. All of the funding sourceslisted in this guide require that grantapplications be submitted for each proposedliteracy project.

With the exception of the Colorado Departmentof Education and the Job Training PartnershipAct Programs, governmental funding sourceswere not researched for this document. Twocompanion directories are being proposed aspriority projects for the Adult LiteracyCommission for 1994: one would listgovernmental funds and informationclearinghouses, the other would focus solely onColorado funding sources for adult literacyprograms.

In the interim, the Office of Adult Education,Colorado Department of Education, will provideas much technical assistance as possible ongovernmental funding and information sources.

FUNDING AGENCIES FORLITERACY PROGRAMS

OFFICE OF ADULT EDUCATIONColorado Department of Education01 E. Colfax AvenueDenver, CO 80203(303) 866-6609

This office is the major funder of Adult Literacyprograms in Colorado. Information on fundingsources is available through this office.

Contact: Dian Bates, Executive Director

AETNA FOUNDATION151 Farmington AvenueHartford, CT 06156-3180(203) 273-6382

The foundation contributes to a wide range offunding interests including educationassociations, literacy, and programs fordisadvantaged adults.

Contact: Diana Kinosh, ManagementInformation Supervisor

ANHEUSER-BUSCHFOUNDATIONc/o Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.One Busch PlaceSt. Louis, MO 63118(314) 577-7368

Areas of funding include communityimprovement and development, education,employment, human services, and youthdevelopment.

Contact: Cynthia M. Garrone, ContributionsAdministrator

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AT&T FOUNDATION1301 Avenue of the Americas, Room 3122New York, NY 10019(212) 387-5400

The foundation contributes to a wide range offunding interests including education,employment, human services, and youthdevelopment.

Contact: Marilyn Laurie, Chair

BALL CORPORATE GIVINGPROGRAM*345 South High StreetMuncie, IN 47305(317) 747-6100

This corporate contribution program is involvedwith literacy, mostly with matching gifts to adulthigher education and college student funding.No formal application form required. Primarilylimited to operating areas, includes Boulder andGolden, Colorado.

Contact: Dr. Ann Swedeen

BELL ATLANTIC FOUNDATION*1310 North Court House Road, 10th FloorArlington, VA 22201(703) 974-3000 974-1729

The Foundation supports literacy projects, butrestricts gifts to organizations described inSection 501(c)(3) or Section 170(c) of the InternalRevenue Code. Applicants should send a letteror brief abstract including a brief description ofthe organization and its major objectives,accomplishments, and activities and adescription of the proposed literacy project forwhich funds are sought. The information shouldinclude the specific amount of the request with adescription of how the funds will be used.

Contact: Ruth P. Caine, Director

BOETTCHER FOUNDATION*600 17th Street, Suite 2210 SouthDenver, CO 80202(303) 534-1937

The Foundation provides funds for literacyprojects. There are no set forms for makingapplication to the Trustees for grants. A briefletter will suffice and should be submittedpreliminary to formal application. Fundinglimited to Colorado. For more detailedinformation contact the foundation for the"Guide to Applications for Grants".

Contact: William A. Douglas, President

13ONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION1601 Arapahoe Stree, Suite 5Denver, CO 80202

Provides funding for education, community andhuman services, literacy, and disadvantaged.Funding is limited to Colorado.Does not support religious organizations forreligious purposes.Formal application form is not required, sendletters.

Contact: David L. Gies, Executive Director

BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION*1002 Wisconsin Avenue NWWashington, D.C. 20007(202) 338-2006

The Foundation funds adult literacy programs.Contact it for information.

Contact: Benita Sommerfield, Executive Director

CARNEGIE CORPORATION OFNEW YORK437 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10022(212) 371-3200

Areas of funding include communityimprovement and development, education,human services, and youth development.

Contact: Warren Christopher, Chair

CHRYSLER FUND*12000 Chrysler DriveHighland Park, MI 48288-1919(313) 956-5194

Provides funding to non-profit organizations.Target populations are primarily K-12. Theaverage funding per project is $5000.Send a letter of inquiry for funding information.

Contact: Lynn A. Feldhouse, Manager ofChrysler Fund

CITIBANK, N.A.850 Third Avenue, 13th FloorNew York, NY 10043(212) 559-0173

Citibank funds educational research and theirgoal is to increase literacy and to help studentsimprove their grades. Grants are made to non-profit organizations. Prefer to fund localprograms where Citibank does business. Noformal application process.

Contact: Paul M. Ostergard, Vice President andDirector of Corporate Contributions

THE COCA-COLA FOUNDATION,INC.P.O. Drawer 1734Atlanta, GA 30301(404) 676-2568

The Foundation funds a wide variety of interestareas including literacy projects. Grants aremade to non-profit 501(c)(3) or equivalentorganizations. No geographical restrictions andno formal application form.

Contact: Michael Bivens, Education Director

COLORADO SPRINGSCOMMUNITY TRUST FUND*90 South Cascade, Suite 1000P.O. Box 2340Colorado Springs, CO 80901(719) 475-7730 Ext.472

Adult literacy is a target population for funding.Geographically limited to El Paso County,Colorado. Smallest funding is $500 and thelargest is $18,000, with an average of $5,000.Contact the foundation for additionalinformation.

Contact: Jack W. Foutch, Director

THE COLORADO TRUSTThe Colorado Trust Building1600 Sherman StreetDenver, CO 80203-1604(303) 837-1200

The Trust provides support for humandevelopment and the strengthening of families.Giving is limited to Colorado. Does not supportfor religious organizations for religiouspurposes. Formal application form is notrequired.

Contact: Jean Merrick, Vice President

COORS BREWING COMPANY*"Coors Literacy. Pass It On"311 10th StreetDept. NH420Golden, CO 80401(303) 277-5397

Adult and family literacy are target populations.Contact the company for further information.

Contact: Mary Anne Fleet

THE DENVER FOUNDATION455 Sherman Street, Suite 220Denver, CO 80203(3030 778-7587

The primary purpose of the Foundation is toassist, encourage, and promote the well-being ofmankind, primarily the inhabitants ofmetropolitan Denver. Support is limited toAdams, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Arapahoe,and Boulder counties in Colorado. Does notsupport sectarian programs or projectssuppo,..teci largely by public funds. Formalapplication form not required.

Contact: Robert E. Lee, Executive Director

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EASTMAN KODAK CHARITABLETRUSTc/o Eastman Kodak Company343 State StreetRochester, NY 14650-0316(716) 724-3127


Contact: Stanley C. Wright, Director of CorporateContributions

EL POMAR FOUNDATIONTen Lake CircleP.O. Box 158Colorado Springs, CO 80906(719) 633-7733

Makes grants to non-profit organizations foreducation, adult education, disadvantaged andliteracy. Giving limited to Colorado. Applicationforms are available but not required.

Contact: William J. Hybl, Chair

FIRST BANK SYSTEMFOUNDATIONP.O. Box 522, MPFW 0105Minneapolis, MN 55480(612) 370-5176

Areas of funding include communityimprovement and development, education,employment, and human services.

Contact: John F. Grundhofer, Chair

THE FORD FOUNDATION320 East 43rd StreetNew York, NY 10177(212) 573-5000

Areas of funding include communityimprovement and development, education,employment, human services, social services,and youth development.

Contact: Edson W. Spencer, Chair

THE FREEDOM FORUM(Rer ly Gannett Foundation)1101 Wilson Blvd.Arlington, VA 22202(703) 528-0800

The Forum's intersets are primarily nationaland include the promotion of adult literacy.Application form required.

Contact: Charles L. Overby, President

THE GATES FOUNDATION3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 630Denver, CO 80209-3247(303) 722-1881

Support is limited to Colorado, primarily theDenver metropolitan area. Does not supportprivate foundations. No formal applicationform.

Contact: Thomas Stokes, Executive Director

HASBRO CHILDREN'SFOUNDATION32 West 23rd StreetNew York, NY 10010(212) 645-2400

Areas of interest include special education withfocus on handicapped; health; societal needsincluding abuse and neglect, homelessness,literacy, and education of the disadvantaged; andimprovement in the quality of life of children.Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) organizations.No geographical restrictions. Awards from $5000to $1,000,000. No formal application form.

Contact: Eve Weiss, Executive Director

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WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARSTFOUNDATIONThe Hearst Foundations90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1212San Francisco, CA 94105(415) 543-0400

Interest areas include programs to aid povertylevel and minority groups. Grants are made onlyto non-profit, tax-exempt organizations. Noformal application process. Contact theFoundation for further information.

Contact: Thomas Eastham, Western Director

THE HUNT ALTERNATIVES FUND1255 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10029 .

(212) 722-7606

Denver application address:500 East 8th AvenueDenver, CO 80203

Areas of funding include disabilities.

Contact: Lauren Casteel (Denver)

JOHNSON & JOHNSON FAMILYOF COMPANIES CONTRIBUTIONFUNDOne Johnson & Johnson PlazaNew Brunswick, NJ 08933(908) 524-3255

Areas of funding include communityimprovement and development, education,employment, and human services. Gifts limitedto established programs; limited opportunity forunsolicited support.

Contact: John J. Heidrich, President

KAMAN CORPORATE GIVINGPROGRAM1332, Blue Hills Avenue, P.O. Box 1Bloomfield, CT 06002-0001(203) 243-6307

Sciences Corporation of Colorado Springs dealswith Colorado contacts. The program funding isdirected at the disadvantapi/handicapped in itsarea first. Other funding has greatly decreaseddue to the economy.

Contact: Russell H. Jones, Vice President

W. K. KELLOGG FOUNDATIONOne Michigan Avenue EastBattle Creek, MI 49017-4058(616) 968-1611


Contact Russell G. Mawby, Chair

KNIGHT-RIDDER, INC.*One Herald PlazaMiami, FL 33132-1693

There are no grant application forms or formalapplication processes. Requests should be madeby clearly written letter, giving the purpose andachievements of the requesting organization withinformation about the specific program to befunded. List percentages that will go tooverhead, promotion, and directly to the cause.Request should be accompanied by a copy of theorganization's 501(c)(3) status.

Contact: Sharon Owens, Administrative Assistantto Chairman and CEO

KRAFT GENERAL FOODSFOUNDATION*Kraft CourtGlenview, IL 60025

(708) 998-7032

Contact the Foundation for information.

Contact: Linda Bird, Director, CorporateContributions

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ELI LILLY AND COMPANYFOUNDATIONLilly Corporate CenterIndianapolis, IN 46285(317) 276-5342

Areas of funding include communityimprovement and development, education,human services, and youth development. Fundslimited to araes where company has operations.

Contact: Vaughn D. Bryson President

A. L. MAILMAN FAMILYFOUNDATION*707 Westchester AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10604(914) 681-4448

The Foundation supports programs that benefitchildren and families. School districts, nonprofitorganizations, and higher education institutionsare eligible to apply for funding. Contact theFoundation for more information.

Contact: Luba Lynch, Executive Director

MARRIOTT CORPORATE GIVINGPROGRAM*Dept. 977.01, Marriott DriveWashington, D.C. 20058(301) 380-7430

Contact Ms. Hadfield for information. Limited tooperating areas.

Contact: Judi Hadfield, Director, CorporateRelations

MARTIN MARIETTACORPORATION FOUNDATION6801 Rockledge DriveBethesda, MD 20817(301) 897-6863

Areas of funding include communityimprovement and development, education,employment, human services, and youthdevelopment. Giving is limited to areas ofcompany operations.

Contact: John T. de Viser, Director of CorporateAffairs

MATTEL FOUNDATION*333 Continental BoulevardEl Segundo, CA 90245(310) 524-3530

Target population is K-4 special education.January 1 is the deadline for current yearfunding. A grant application for specialeducation technology learning labs isavailable. Preferred agencies for funding areschools.

Contact: Nena Lauennan, FoundationAdministrator

MCKESSON SERVICEMERCHANDISING*P.O. Box 790Harrison, AR 72601(501) 741-3425

Contact: Cheri Marks, Employment andCommunications Manager

METROPOLITAN LIFE*One Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10010-3690(212) 578-6272

Funds all types of programs. Application form isavailable and should be requested in a letter tothe corporation.

Contact: Blanche Lawton, Director of CorporateContributions

MONFORT CHARITABLEFOUNDATION1900 AA StreetGreeley, CO 80631(303) 353-2311

Provides funds for educational programs.Restricted to northern Colorado.

Contact: Dave Evans

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CHARLES STEWART MOTTFOUNDATION1200 Mott Foundation BuildingFlint, MI 48502-1851(313) 238-5651

Areas of funding include communityimprovement and development, education,employment, and human services.

Contact: Judy Samehon, Director ofCommunications

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THEIMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION1201 16th Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20036(202) 822-7840

Areas of interest include educationalimprovement, teacher initiatives all grades, allsubjects. Grants and technical assistanceawarded to teachers to design and initiatedropout prevention and literacy programs forstudents. Grants are available for K-12 schoolteachers. Awards of support range from $5,000 to$25,000. Official application form is available.Contact: Donna C. Rhodes, Executive Director

NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION*5 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10010(212) 576-7341

Adult literacy has been a major focus in the past,but it may be phased out of their grants. Contactthe Foundation for information.

Contact: Carol J. Reuter, President

MARTIN J. AND MARY ANNEO'FALLON TRUST2800 South University Boulevard, Room 61Denver, CO 80210(303) 753-1727

Makes grants to established organizations andagencies to assist cultural programs and socialand educational services. Giving is limited toColorado, priority is given to Denvermetropolitan area.

Contact: Alfred O'Mears, Jr., Chair

PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCECOMPANY GIVING PROGRAM*Independence SquarePhiladelphia, PA 19172(215) 956-8000

Call for information. Request a transfer to theCorporate Communications Department.

Contact: Marian Castro, CorporateCommunications

THE-PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTOne Commerce Square2005 Market Square, Suite 1700Philadelphia, PA 19103-7017(215) 575-9050


Contact: Thomas W. Langfilt, M.D., President

THE PFIZER FOUNDATION, INC*235 East 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10017(212) 573-3351


Contact: Wyndham Anderson, Executive VicePresident

THE CARL AND LILYPFORZHEIMER FOUNDATION*650 Madison Avenue, 23rd FloorNew York, NY 10022(212) 223-6500


Contact: Carl H. Pforzheimer, III, Vice President

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PHILLIPS PETROLEUMFOUNDATION, INC.16 C4 Phillips BuildingBartlesville, OK 74001

(918) 661-6248

Areas of its funding include communityimprovement and development, education,human services, and youth development.

Contact: R. W. Peters, Jr., President

THE PITON FOUNDATIONKittredge Building511 16th Street, Suite 700Denver, Co 80202

The Foundation Creates and supportsopportunities that allow children and adults tomove from poverty and dependency to self-reliance and self-determination. Giving islimited to the city of Denver, Colorado.

Contact: Phyllis Buchele

THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION1133 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10036(212) 869-8500

Its areas of funding include communityimprovement and development, education,employment, human services, and youthdevelopment.

Contact: John R. Evans, Chair

THE SEARS-ROEBUCKFOUNDATION*Sears Tower, Department 903BSC 51-02Chicago, IL 60684(312) 875-8337

The Foundation funds specific nationalprograms related to work-force readiness andliteracy. It does not support religious groups forreligious purposes, fraternal, labor organizations,or colleges. No formal application form required.

Contact: Paula Banks, President

TOYOTA USA FOUNDATION*19001 South Western AvenueTorrance, CA 90509(310) 618-6766

Grants are made primarily to educationprograms, with special emphasis in the area ofpre-collegiate education. Priority is given tomath and science programs, development ofspecial talents, and partnerships between highereducation institutions and secondary schools.Contact the Foundation for applicationguidelines.

Contact: Foundation Director

UNION PACIFIC FOUNDATION*Martin Tower, Eighth and Eaton AvenuesBethlehem. PA 18018(215) 861-3215


Contact: Judy L. Swantak, President or CaroleMesko

THE UPS FOUNDATION400 Perimeter Center, Terraces NorthAtlanta, GA 30346(404) 913-6374

UPS is interested in funding projects in humanwelfare including programs for families andchildren in crisis and adult literacy. It supportsworthy philanthropic projects and organizationsthat are tax exempt under 501(0(3). Grants areopen to United States and Canada. Averageaward is $25,000. No formal application formrequired.

Contact: Clement E. Hanrahan, Vice President

THE UPJOHN COMPANY FUND7000 Portage RoadKalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Donald R. Parfet, President andTreasurer

U.S. DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONStudent Literacy CorpsROB-3, Room 40257th and D Streets, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-5251(202) 708-8394

Grants are made to projects operated byinstitutions of higher education. Grants supportprojects in which volunteer undergraduatesserve as unpaid literacy tutors in publiccommunity agencies.

Contact: Ms. Diana Hayman, Program ManagerP.O. Box 84Washington, DC 20044

U.S. WEST FOUNDATION7800 East Orchard Road, Suite 300Englewood, CO 80111(303) 793-6661

U.S. West's giving is primarily for health andhuman services, including programs forminorities, youth, and disadvantaged. It doesnot support religious organizations for religiouspurposes, nor schools, or fraternal organizations.No grants are made to individuals or forscholarships.

Contact: Larry Nash, Director of Administration

WALGREEN GIVING PROGRAM*200 Wilmot RoadDeerfield, IL 60015(708) 940-2500

Organizations should sent a letter of requestidentifying the entity seeking funding. Requestsare evaluated when received.

Contact: Miss Kimmery Lee, CorporateManager, Public Affairs

WOODWARD GOVERNORCOMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST*5001 North Second StreetRockford, IL 61101(815) 877-7441 Ext. 135

Write for information.

Contact: Harry Tallacksen, Chairman,Contributions Committee

Source Books forLiteracy Program Funding

This is a sampling of available source books

for literacy program funding. Theseresources may be found at college,

university, city, and the Colorado Department ofEducation libraries. Colorado libraries canusually request books from any other statelibrary (and some out-of-state) through ILL(Inter-Library Loan).

Annual Register Of Grant Support: A DirectoryOf Funding Sources27th Edition, Publ. R.R.Bowker#LB2338 .G71994

Dermer, JosephWhere America's Large Foundations MakeTheir Grants.Public Service Materials Center, New York#HV89 .D471983

The Directory Of Corporate And FoundationGivers.#HG4028.C6 D5

The Foundation DirectoryThe Foundation Center#AS911 .A2F651993

The Foundation Grants Index21st Edition#AS911 .A2F661993

Gannett Foundation Literacy Challenge GrantsProgramAlbany, NY#LC243 .G271992(Note: The Gannett Foundation is now called theFreedom Foundation)

Grants For Literacy Reading, and AdultEducationThe Foundation Center, New York#361.702573 G76721991/1993

Junior League of DenverColorado Foundation Directory6300 E. YaleDenver, CO 80222(303) 692-0270There is a fee for this directory.

Literacy VideorecordingA Fund Raising PrimerWQED (Pittsburgh, PA)#LC151 .L5731988

Marano, CynthiaA Road Map To Funding: Finding TheResources For Teaching Literacy In ContextWashington, D.C.,Wider Opportunities For Women#HG177 .17281992

Popp, RobertA Guide To Funding Sources For FamilyLiteracy.National Center For Family Literacy, Louisville,KY

#LC149.2 .P661992

Sound RecordingPublic Library Association (ALA)Digging For Dollars: Finding Funding ForLiteracy Programs In The 90's.#LC151 .D53

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Torp, Karen(Colorado Department of Education)Colorado Department of Education Directoryof Adult Education and Literacy Programs.#374.012025 C7191989This directory does not list funding sources. Itdoes, however, list programs throughout thestate that currently provide adult literacyservices. There is a $10.00 fee for the directory.

The following publication ($299 per year) ispublished 50 times annually. Access may beavailable at larger public or university librariesin the state.

Education Grants AlertCapitol Publications, Inc.1101 King StreetP.O. Box 1453Alexandria, VA 77313 -9877

National Data Book of Foundations (ComputerAccess)The information contained in the National DataBook of Foundations is stored in a computer fileand the data are accessible online throughDIALOG Information Services Databank of over350 databases. Check with local libraries todetermine how to access DIALOG data bases.There is a charge for conducting DIALOG datasearches. The National Data Book ofFoundations contains approximately 369independent, company-sponsored andcommunity foundations in Colorado.

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Job Training PartnershipAct-JTPA

Federal Public Law 102-367,September 7, 1992

The Job Training Partnership Act 011A)

programs are to prepare adults and youthfor participation in the labor force by

providing job training and other services thatwill result in increased employment andearnings, increased occupational andeducational skills, reduced welfare dependency,and result in improved long-term employability.

JTPA programs are funded under severaldifferent titles which have varying eligibility andtarget groups as listed below:

Title II-A For adults who are economicallydisadvantaged and who possess abarrier to employment.

Title II-B Summer Youth Programs providework experience and academicenrichment for youth ages 14 21years who are economicallydisadvantaged.

Title II-C For youth (ages 14 - 21) who areeconomically disadvantaged. Fiftypercent must be out-of-school.

Title III For dislocated workers whoEDWAA have lost.their jobs through no fault

of their own. There is no economiceligibility test for this program.

Literacy training is only one of a large array ofservices available to JTPA eligible individuals.Service Delivery Areas (SDAs) may offer theliteracy programs in their own facility or theymay contract these services out to a localcommunity college, public school, Adult BasicLiteracy Provider, or other service provider.

Target populations are adult literacy and familyliteracy. GED and basic skills instruction havebeen funded. The funding cyde is from July 1 toJune 30. The dollar range of literacy projectsfunded varies by the SDA. Contact the nearestSDA for application information; it is a formalprocess.

The following is a list of the JTPA SDAs inthe state of Colorado. Contact individualdirectors for more information.

Service Delivery Areas

Adams County Employment CenterDonna Marsh7190 Colorado Boulevard, 5th FloorCommerce City, CO 80022Phone: (303) 289-6500Fax: (303) 289-6339

Arapahoe County Employmentand TrainingPatricia Kuskie11059 Bethany Drive, #201Aurora, CO 80014-2617Phone: (303) 752-5820Fax: (303) 752-5850

ColOracidAd'ult Literacy Commi6siOn

Boulder County Employmentand Training CenterMichael Schneider2905 C-Center Green Court SouthBoulder, CO 80301.2274Phone: (303) 441-3985Fax: (303) 939-0054

Colorado Springs, El Paso CountyIndustrial Training AdministrationRay Rodriguez702 East BoulderColorado Springs, CO 80903Phone: (719) 578-6870Fax: (719) 578-8337

Jeffco Employment and Training Services

Mary Kreutzer900 Jefferson County ParkwayGolden, CO 80401Phone: (303) 271 -4600Fax: (303) 271 4444

Larimer County Employment andTraining ServicesNeil Gluckman3842 South MasonFort Collins, CO 80525Phone: (303) 223-2470Fax: (303) 223-7456

Mayor's Office of Employmentand TrainingErma Zamora1391 North Speer Boulevard, #500Denver, CO 80204Phone: (303) 893-3382Fax: (303) 899-4029

Office of Rural Job Training

J. Dwight Steele1900 Grant Street, #800Denver, CO 80203Phone: (303) 894-7410Fax: (303) 894-7416

Weld County Department Human ResourcesLinda PerezP.O. Box 1805Greeley, CO 80631Phone: (303) 353-3800Fax: (303) 356-3975

Tips for SuccessfulGrant Writing

Grant writing has become a key andessential activity for literacy providers. Thefollowing information provides an overview ofthe basic process for writing a grant.

Overview of the ProposalThe fore wing items are included as standardformat in most grant applications:

er Letter: Introduces the agency, theproject and the title of the project. Signed bythe agency's CEO and includes the projectdirector's name and phone number. Mentionsthe total amount requested in the finalparagraph.

Abstract: Introduces the project and theagency to the funding agency. Draws thereader into the proposal with quotable quotesand interesting statements.

Needs/Problem Statement: Describes thecommunity to be served and the problem orneed being addressed by the proposed project.The need should never be the agency's need("need for money for our program"). Rather, itshould be characterized as the need of yourclients.

Goals and Objectives: States what the fundingwill achieve. Goals may be broad andvisionary. Objectives must be measurable anddefine exactly what you are going to do.

Methods: Describes the activities to be used toachieve the objectives. Include a rationale inyour choice of methods. You must convinceyour readers that your methods can bestrespond to the problem described in the needsstatement.

Evaluation: Presents a plan for determining ifgoals and objectives have been met. Useslogical methods to evaluate.

Future Funding: Describes a plan forcontinuation beyond the requested fundingperiod.

Budget: Itemizes expenditures and providesrationale. Expenses in the budget shouldsupport activities mentioned in the narrative ofthe proposal.

Some funding agencies require a differentformat or may specify the length of each section.Other categories, such as key personnel anddissemination plans may be required. Alwaysfollow the funding agency's guidelines whenthey are provided.

Tips for SuccessThe following tips are designed to enhance the development of grant proposals:

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Start planning your project with a problem statement. Devtlop a clear sense of the needs/problemyou are addressing. Take time to conceptualize your grant proposal by answering the followingquestions: 'What is the problem? Why is this a problem? Who is experiencing the problem?"

2Choose a concise, meaningful title for your proposal. Include key words to make filing easy.Refer to the project by its title throughout the proposal. Remember, if your title turns the readeroff, it may not matter how good the rest of the proposal is.

Follow directions!! Read and re-read the directions issued by the funding source to ensure thatyou have followed the proper format and included all of the information requested.

4 Include charts, tables, flow charts, and diagrams when they are useful. A graphic picture canmake a drastic and easy-to-understand statement. A time line or PERT chart can save pages ofunnecessary verbiage.

5Use concise language. Keep it short. "A grant does not have to be eternal to be immortal."

(Charles Mac Warren)

6 Don't send "Dear Friend" letters to corporations or funding sources. Take time to get the name

of a contact and the correct spelling of the name.

7Research the funding agency before you write your proposal. Proposal writers who haveresearched the funding agency and spoken with representatives of the agency are three timesmore likely to be successful. Find out what the foundation will fund, and what its areas are bymaking contact with it before you apply for a grant.

Make sure you are qualified to receive funds from a foundation. You must have a 501 (c) (3)designation from the Internal Revenue Service to receive funding from most foundations.a

9Develop a relationship with the funding agency before you write the proposal, but don't badgerthe staff after it has been submitted. Ask how long the process will take, and plan for adequatetime for your proposal to be evaluated.

10Collect successful proposals. Some funding agencies will send copies of successful grants.

Books on grant writing often include sample proposals in the appendices.

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If your proposal is funded, write for comments,

revise and

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