Block grants have been defined as programs through which funds are provided to governmental units, such as state or local governments, based upon a statutory formula. They are usually provided for use in a defined, but broad, area and at the recipient's discretion. This document describes the historical development of these grants and the role of…

This document presents the text of the Congressional hearing held in Elizabeth, New Jersey to examine the need for catastrophic health care coverage for the elderly and what role the Federal Government can play in helping to address that need. Opening statements are included from Representatives Matthew Rinaldo, Marge Roukema, and Jim Saxton. In…

Higher education and fund raising journals were examined for fund raising articles for the period 1980 to mid-1986. Articles concerning fund raising in higher education were then analyzed using Silverman's "products of inquiry" typology. Silverman's typology is used to classify research products by assessing the relationship between the research…

Theater activity, finances, and employment are examined in a report which summarizes research findings and recommendations originally included in a two-part study entitled, "The Conditions and Needs of the Live Professional Theatre in America." Findings indicated that a substantial increase in federal funds is required to insure the…

Reasons why U.S. foreign aid fails to alleviate hunger and poverty are discussed and a solution to the problem is presented. The United States now channels more foreign aid than ever to the world's poor and hungry through the Agency for International Development, food aid programs, the World Bank, and other multilateral aid agencies, which report…

The first step in making a community college foundation successful is to evaluate the institution, its programs, the commitment of its personnel, and the difference it makes in the community. If the college is found to be a viable, integral part of the community, worthy of its support, then the groundwork for seeking that support can be laid. The…

Relates the difficulties that student-initiated and directed projects have had in securing funding. Suggests that students' lack of proposal writing experience has been the major problem. Offers specific guidelines on how to write a proposal, and presents a list of fund sources and addresses. (PC)

While state governments funded only about 3percent as much research and development (R and D) work as federal agencies in 1973, the state agencies have increased their R and D funding fourfold since 1964. Most of the state support has been for health and natural resource work. (RH)

A case is made for directly relating biomedical research to national health service revenues. We are headed for "stultification and possible disaster" if we do not. (Author/RH)

Minnesota has just passed a bill which allows for financial aid for foreign students in all state institutions of higher education. (PG)

Outlines procedures and accomplishments of the Maryland State capital funding program for schools. (LS)

This speech addresses itself to the problems involved in building an effective child advocacy movement. Especially considered are the typical arguments of those who oppose the movement. (CS)