Lists fifteen national journalism funds, fellowships, and foundations. (RB)

Describes the search for funds for building the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the National Academy of Sciences. (AL)

A broad introduction to the background, problems, and prospects for foundation support of non-commercial broadcasting in the U. S. (Editor)

The "Closing the Achievement Gap" series explores the Casey Foundation's education investments and presents stories, results, and lessons learned. This publication presents stories about two successful charter efforts and Foundation contributions. Contributions include: (1) Supporting a variety of activities and programs; (2) Financial…

An account of some of the projects the Hoso-Bunka Foundation has sponsored. (Author)

When the public well runs dry give the private one a try. (Editor)

Discusses the Commonwealth Foundation, a nonpolitical organization that encourages the growth of commonwealth-wide professional associations, creates national professional centers, and promotes regional professional activity. (Author/JF)

"National CrossTalk" is a publication of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. The National Center promotes public policies that enhance opportunities for quality education and training beyond high school. The primary purpose of "National CrossTalk" is to stimulate informed discussion and debate of higher…

Outlines the National Science Foundation budget allocations in general and explains those in the chemistry field in more detail. Describes the procedures, policies, and objectives for the selection of research projects. (GS)

The booklet reports on gifted education projects funded over a 5-year period by the Northwest Area Foundation. In part one of the document, the projects are listed according to year of funding, with information on the following aspects: amount of funding, title of project, address and telephone number, and a brief description. Projects initially…

Which comes first? Solving public broadcasting's funding problems or addressing fundamental questions about how the public broadcasting systems should relate to and serve the public? These are questions facing all elements of public broadcasting leadership, and one way of dealing with them is explored here. (Author/HB)

Describes the congressional backlash surrounding a letter criticizing the direction and certain programs of the National Science Foundation. (MLH)