In tight economic times, the differences between rural and urban communities can seem more pronounced and communities can feel like they are engaged in a battle to ensure that their needs receive priority.

As a parent, one of my biggest fears is that I’ll someday have to make use of the number that everyone should have programmed into their cell phones: 1-800-222-1222.  Actually, I just programmed it into my cell phone.  Have you? …

(This guest post was written by Glenda O’Neal, a grantwriting consultant, founder of a new website for grantwriters, www.Grant-Writing-Proposals.com,  and a member of Thompson Publishing’s Editorial Advisory Board. ) For many years, the federal government’s approach to grant making was…

Just like snowflakes, every grant is different. Each has its own specific terms and conditions designed to fit that particular award. Because the same holds true for subgrants and subcontracts, grantees should avoid trying force a standard agreement for each…

Here in D.C., the cherry blossoms are just starting to bloom.  But in Japan, citizens and entire communities are still assessing and grieving the devastating effects of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Do you know a sharp writer, reporter or editor for the college or local paper who’d like to get some additional journalism experience to boost their resume?  If so, you may be able to help us find the next great…

If you wanted to participate in the National Grants Management Association’s Certified Grants Management Specialist program and thought you waited to late, don’t despair. The NGMA has extended the deadline for registering for the program to Monday, April 4.

(This guest post was written by Erika Fitzpatrick.) Over the course of the last year, the White House has made anti-bullying programs in schools a priority, hosting a summit last spring and convening a conference March 11 with students, educators…

The funding train for high-speed rail projects is leaving the station…again. Good news this week for all those states vying for a slice of the federal high-speed rail funds Florida turned down: the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration said…

In honor of March Madness, I decided to evaluate the 14 compliance requirements (or in this case, “teams”) under the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement and try to determine which “teams” would be in my final…