I have an idea for a non-fiction book that I am determined to write. How do I get financial support during the time it will take for me to research and write it?
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posted by deliciae
on Apr 10, 2013 -
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Assume you had $25,000 to spend on schooling or other professional training certification, what would you do?
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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Graduating with an MS in May, an independent historical research project on my brain, and time. What should I do NOW while I'm still a student?
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posted by deludingmyself
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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I'm an established photographer with a large body of work in travel and performance/event, with a niche in circus arts. I've exhibited in the past, and I'm looking for resources on funding/grants to put on an exhibition in either New York or London.
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posted by felspar
on Jan 8, 2013 -
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Scientists / medical researchers (and donors), how long should a nonprofit take to publicize new grants?
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posted by QuantumMeruit
on Oct 1, 2012 -
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In startup businesses, how much funding is required, on average, to create one job? I'm looking for hard data, ideally broken out for different industries.
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posted by beagle
on Mar 18, 2012 -
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Helping a friend try to find funding for a photo project involving LGBT refugees. She's located in the New York area. Does anyone know of any funders we should be applying for grants from?
posted by Enneking
on Feb 21, 2012 -
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I'm looking for scholarships or fellowships that could fund, or help fund, a molecular/microbiology Ph.D. in Belgium for an American.
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posted by Blasdelb
on Aug 30, 2011 -
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Examples of organisations that begin with charitable motives that evolved into successful commercial enterprises?
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posted by zaebiz
on Aug 7, 2011 -
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I need some good "Free Libra Open Source Software" projects to nominate for my local Linux User Group any one have any suggestions? We seem to be running short on some worthy nominees.
List some good ones and a good reason why I should propose this to our LUG we have a fairly active and solid group.
posted by Chamunks
on Jul 31, 2011 -
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My sister is looking for
undergraduate research funding to support some field work in Japan for her BA thesis project. She's especially interested in questions about gender and sexuality. Any advice on grant-giving organizations she might look into?
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posted by bubukaba
on Jul 22, 2011 -
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Contemporary psychotherapists who have popularized their empirically-tested theoretical contributions? Examples: David Burns, Eugene Gendlin, Joseph Weiss.
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posted by zeek321
on Jul 18, 2011 -
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I have the reverse problem of most startups... within two years I built a solid and unique brand, with a high media profile and street cred, proven content and products, and a passionate audience of over 240,000 people and growing. But although people congratulate me daily on my success I'm literally exhausted and starving. People circle me daily wanting to "sponsor" me, but I've found most of them want to make money *off* of me, not pay me and help me grow. Fact is, I'm accepting now that I just can't do it all by myself and I don't even WANT to... but I'm a victim of my own quick success. Without a staff and resources I can't expand, grow and monetize as I *need* to in order to meet the demand.
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posted by miss lynnster
on Jul 13, 2011 -
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I'm patenting a product and looking into funding options. I have money coming in from the product, but attorney and patent fees are expensive. Other than a small business loan (in this economy?) are there other options? Thinking about grants, but I was always under the impression that it takes a long time to get the money if you win the grant. advice?
posted by secretsecret
on May 9, 2011 -
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Can you explain what it means exactly to be "fully funded" in a Ph.D. program?
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posted by colfax
on Feb 27, 2011 -
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I've got software engineering expertise and a solid understanding of business fundamentals. I'm looking to drive the project & team(s) - not build the idea myself (assuming its software-based).
Any thoughts on how to find the best idea and wisely invest these funds?
posted by joshuamcginnis
on Jan 24, 2011 -
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I've offered to help fund the pressing of a local musician's new album. Help me not to be an arse about it.
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posted by scruss
on Dec 22, 2010 -
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I am a volunteer for an organization building a nonprofit university in Angola. I am tasked with finding funding for English as a Second Language education--all students who do not speak English will take year long intensive course in English. I'm looking for whatever help I can get in finding funds.
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posted by wires
on Nov 4, 2010 -
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Where can I find information about funding for the Millennium Development Goals?
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posted by msk1985
on Sep 23, 2010 -
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My small company has been approached out of the blue by an established venture capital group. It's all very exciting because we'd love the opportunity to grow, but we also don't so much want to get screwed.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2010 -
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Where does an American start to figure out how to fund a graduate education abroad?
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posted by anonymous
on May 14, 2010 -
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I've been planning an internship in Malawi for this summer. A problem has recently emerged: I was not awarded either of the university fellowships I applied for. What are some alternatives?
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posted by palindromic
on Apr 5, 2010 -
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A friend of mine in a Ph.D. program in Florida was just told that their federal education funding cap was met. Is there an appeals process for federal education funding or any kind of listserv for people who have faced this challenge and what they did to get their funding restored?
posted by parmanparman
on Mar 10, 2010 -
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I am looking for a local non-profit in D.C., Chicago, Boston, or NYC that would be willing to work with me on a research project that my university will hopefully fund. Any help would be appreciated.
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posted by pecknpah
on Jan 5, 2010 -
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I need an SBA loan yesterday. My business is in startup mode, I'm already fielding new orders, but I need startup capital to get this thing off the ground.
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posted by ohyouknow
on Oct 8, 2009 -
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I have been tasked with rebuilding the computer lab and administrative systems for an elementary school. One of my tasks will be to seek out and apply for grants of funds or equipment for an upgrade. What organizations should I approach?
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posted by Imhotep is Invisible
on Sep 19, 2009 -
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I got a phone call telling me I got accepted to grad school. Trying to work out funding options before the package gets here and whether it's worth it (sorta complicated situation, details inside). Help?
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posted by actionpact
on Mar 10, 2009 -
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Graduate funding: I got it but don't want to accept it yet because I'm waiting on word from better graduate funding. How do I deal with this?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 6, 2009 -
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A few questions that I'm running into while submitting my graduate school applications about fellowships, diversity statements, other schools I am applying to, and accepting admission without funding.
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posted by davidstandaford
on Dec 29, 2008 -
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We have a great idea for a nonprofit organization. However, we have zero experience founding or maintaining one. Where should we start?
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posted by desjardins
on Dec 17, 2008 -
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NonprofitChaosFilter: The grants fell through, and I'm the last full-timer in an office of 2. What's the most ethical thing to do when I'm the last employee left, there's no money left, and I've become the director's right-hand gal?
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posted by vindyloo
on Aug 14, 2008 -
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Just started a PhD in cognitive neuroscience/imaging genetics and looking for some way to fund my research.
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posted by doctor.dan
on Aug 9, 2008 -
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In a nutshell: I'm an artist who got trapped in a day job and I no longer have enough available time to create new work. I'd like to raise money from corporate sponsors to help fund a 10 month period where I would paint some new work and then have it exhibited at my local museum. I am not interested in applying for grants because I already know it would be a waste of time for the type art I do. I guess what I need is guidance, tips, or at least a success story to give me some encouragement. Thanks.
posted by Perihelion
on Jul 24, 2008 -
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I have an idea for a community art organization. Help me figure out where to look to fund it!
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posted by actionpact
on Jun 17, 2008 -
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