This manual outlines effective program planning and proposal development techniques for preemployment and employment-related training programs. It is intended for use by staff of community organizations, business and industry, labor unions, social service agencies, and educational institutions. Section I is an introduction. Section II describes…

This guide is intended to help local, state, and national literacy program staff in their attempts to develop corporate funding for their activities. Part I discusses the role of direct corporate giving in the national philanthropic context, as well as patterns and forms of corporate giving. Part II gives guidelines on how to prepare for and…

Capital improvements programming is one financial managment technique for providing public services within the constraints of limited financial resources--a particular problem for communities experiencing rapid population growth. Long-range planning and improvement of public facilities for water supply, sewage treatment, parks and recreation,…

A National Institute of Education (NIE) policy statement is presented regarding competition for future funding of regional educational laboratories and research and development (R&D) centers with appropriations available for Section 405(f) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). Attention is also directed to continuing eligibility of…