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[Robert Jaquiss]

RFP Alerts: Philanthropy News DigestHello:

     I saw the following and thought it might be of interest. There are three Requests For Proposals.

Merry Christmas,

Robert Jaquiss

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            December 11, 2010

            The following requests for proposals have been posted to Philanthropy News Digest: 


            Kessler Foundation Offers Grants to Increase Employment Outcomes for People With Disabilities
            Grants of up to $500,000 over two years will be awarded to nonprofits, schools, public institutions, and state government agencies working on non-traditional approaches designed to increase employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.... 
            Deadline: February 15, 2011 
            Posted: December 11, 2010

            Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Program Offers High School Invention Grants
            Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to teams comprised of high school students, teachers, and mentors who invent technological solutions to real-world problems, particularly those that affect the world's poorest people.... 
            Deadline: March 18, 2011 (early feedback); April 22, 2011 (initial application)
            Posted: December 11, 2010

            University Students From Around the World Invited to Enter Dell Social Innovation Competition
            A seed grant of $50,000 will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate-level student from any university or college in the world who has developed a financially viable, scalable venture whose main purpose is to address a significant social problem.... 
            Deadline: February 14, 2011 
            Posted: December 11, 2010



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