Government Information
Federal Grants Wire is a free resource for federal grants, government grants and loans. It currently offers over 1800 federal grants and loans organized by sponsoring agency, applicant type, subject area and a convenient directory if you are unsure which option is for you.
American FactFinder (U.S. Census Bureau)
Fast access to population, housing, economic and geographic data on the federal government, states, and communities.
New Jersey: The Official State of New Jersey Website
Fast and easy access to state as well as federal and local government information and services.
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey
Its "Guide to Government" provides contact information for all NJ State & Federal elected officials; NJ Legislative & Congressional district listings; and County & Municipal government information.
Bergen County At A Glance
County Dept. of Planning & Economic Development provides census information on general demographic characteristics, projections, housing data, income data, economic data, education, commting patterns, etc.
Discretionary Grants: Further Tightening of Education's Procedures for Making Awards Could Improve Transparency and Accountability (U.S. Government Accountability Office, Feb. 2006)
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Professional Associations
Society of Research Administrators
SRA is dedicated to the education and the professional development of research administrators, as well as the enhancement of public understanding of the importance of research and its administration.
New Jersey Council of Community Colleges
The state association representing New Jersey's 19 community colleges.
American Association of Community Colleges
The site gives information about current teaching and learning projects as well as other information with
regard to community colleges nationwide.
Community College Research Center (Teachers College, Columbia University)
Carries out and promotes research on major issues affecting the development, growth, and changing roles of community colleges in the United States.
Center for Community College Policy
Based at the Education Commission of the States in Denver, Colorado, the Center has been created to support the creation of public policy that encourages the development of effective and innovative community colleges across the United States.
League for Innovation in the Community College
International consortium committed to improving community colleges through innovation, experimentation, and institutional transformation.
American Council on Education
This major coordinating body for the nation's higher education institutions seeks to advance the interests and goals of higher and adult education in a changing environment through advocacy, research and program initiatives.
TRAM - Research Funding Opportunities and Administration
Service site designed to meet the needs of researchers and research administrators at institutions of higher education. Contains organized links to funding agency forms, federal regulations, research funding opportunities, and a listing of University Departmental and Sponsored Research Offices.
American Association for Higher Education
Association involved with civic engagement, faculty development, assessment, and quality. Publishes CHANGE magazine.
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
Helps governors and their key policy staff develop and implement innovative solutions to governance and policy challenges in their states. Tracks, evaluates, and disseminates information on state innovations and best practices in education, energy and the environment, health, social services, technology, trade, transportation, workforce development, and homeland security.
Association for Career and Technical Education
Largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers.
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
Headquartered in Washington, DC, with a European office in London, CASE is the professional organization for advancement professionals at all levels who work in alumni relations, communications, and development.
Center for Occupation Research and Development (CORD)
CORD is a national nonprofit organization providing innovative changes in education to prepare students for greater success in careers and higher education.
National Tech Prep Network
NTPN is a membership organization for educators and employers involved in the advancement of Tech Prep and related education reform initiatives.
American Association of University Women
AAUW contributes to a more promising future and provides a powerful voice for women and girls.
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Selected Foundations (see also "Grant & Project Research" by individual discipline for more
Ford Foundation
Lumina Foundation
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
MetLife Foundation
Coca-Cola Foundation
Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Spencer Foundation
foundations)
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