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Introduction to the Culture of Grant Making
 
 
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I. What is a Grant?
  • A grant is money given to a person or group to solve a specific problem or carry out a particular project.
  • Grants are made for non-profit-making activities.
  • Some international activities may include health, development, education, or environment. (See pie chart below.)

pie chart with divisions for international giving

Activity 1

Five different international funding organizations sponsored the projects below.

  • Visit each link to find out which organization funded each grant.
  • Then decide which type of giving, from the pie chart above, the project best fits.
  • Take notes about each project: Answers are on the next page.

1. International Center for Research on Women
2. Matruh Resource Management Project
3. PIRE: The Children of Immigrants in Schools
4. Center for University Information
5. Appropriate Technology India

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