The Cooperative Foundation awards $9,600 in grants (Fall 2006)
The Cooperative Foundation recently approved the funding of three cooperative education-based grants to the North American Students of Cooperation, Cooperative Development Foundation and Southern New Hampshire University.

    North American Students of Cooperation

    The North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) received a $4,600 grant to expand the organization’s website content to include an online resource library and co-op directory for gathering and sharing information.  The overall goal is to increase awareness of the cooperative movement and of NASCO to students, youth and communities at large.  The funds will assist NASCO in providing educational resources accessible to all geographic locations.

    Cooperative Development Foundation

    The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) received a $2,000 grant to sponsor the 2006 annual online auction “Celebration of Co-op Art & Craft,” Oct. 9 – 31, 2006.  This reflects the auctions first year of existence.  Sponsorship was used to feature the work of various arts and craft co-op members including jewelry, quilts, blankets, baskets, ceramics, paintings, woodworking, glass and more. 

  

    Southern New Hampshire University, School of Community Economic Development

    The Cooperative Foundation has approved a $3,000 grant to the Southern New Hampshire University School of Community Economic Development. The grant will allow Chris Clamp, Ph.D., to conduct research on worker cooperatives in the Midwest.  The research findings will be published and provide background for individuals who are involved with community economic development efforts.