The Literature of the Nonprofit Sector. New York: The Foundation Center, 1989-90.

LOCATION Case Reference

CALL NUMBER HV97.A3 L57 vol. 1, HV97.A3 L57 vol. 2

The first volume lists nearly 5,000 titles in the Foundation Center's collection. The 1990 edition, Vol. 2, includes all the Foundation Center titles acquired after the 1989 publication, as well as other current literature.

Ott, J. Steven, Jay M. Shafritz. The Facts on File Dictionary of Nonprofit Organization Management. New York: Facts on File, 1986.

LOCATION Case Reference

CALL NUMBER HD62.6 .O88 1986

This dictionary contains terms, acronyms and phrases related to the purposes, structures, laws, codes, financing and fund raising of nonprofit organizations and volunteerism.

Fund-Seeking Guidelines and Strategies

Bauer, David G. The "How To" Grants Manual: Successful Grantseeking Techniques For Obtaining Public and Private Grants. American Council on Education: Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1999.

LOCATION Case Reference

CALL NUMBER HG177 .B38 1999

A comprehensive book on how to assess needs and formulate strategies for pursuing funding successfully, from developing proposal ideas to choosing the correct marketplace.

Browning, Beverly A. Successful Grant Writing Tips - The Manual. Burton, MI: Grants Line, 1991.

LOCATION Grants Office

This manual, intended for both novice writer and development officer, shares tricks of the trade for writing successful proposals.

Foundation Fundamentals: A Guide for Grantseekers. Mitchell F. Nauffts, ed. New York: Foundation Center, 1999.

LOCATION Case Main Collection

CALL NUMBER HV41.9 .U5 M37 1999

Grant Proposals That Succeeded. Virginia White, ed. New York: Plenum Press, 1983.

LOCATION Case Main Collection

CALL NUMBER HG177 .G69 1983

This manual cites numerous examples and uses critical commentary to illustrate the form and content necessary for proposals or presentations to meet approval. Examples include actual letters and proposals that have been submitted to foundations.

Kiritz, Norton J. Program Planning & Proposal Writing. Los Angeles, CA: The Grantsmanship Center, 1980.

LOCATION Grants Office

This pamphlet is designed to assist grantmaking agencies and funding applicants. The suggested proposal format, which has been adopted by many government agencies and private foundations, will help applicants prepare proposals meeting the requirements of most funding sources.

Locke, Lawrence F., et al. Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Grant Proposals. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, 2000.

LOCATION Cooley Reference (4th ed., 2000)

CALL NUMBER Q180.55.P7 L63 2000

The book's title accurately describes its content. It includes a discussion of the genesis of a research proposal idea, sections on research planning and proposal writing, and a discussion of grant proposal preparation. Examples of both research and grant proposals are provided.

Miner, Lynn E. and Jerry Griffith. Proposal Planning and Writing. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1998.

LOCATION Case Main Collection

CALL NUMBER HG177.5.U6 M56 1998

Sources: Associations, Foundations, and Corporations

Annual Register of Grant Support. Chicago: Marquis Academic Media, 1994--.

LOCATION Grants Office (2003 ed.), Case Reference (2001 ed.)

CALL NUMBER AS911.A2 A67 2001

Organizations that provide grants are indexed by subject, organization, geographic location and personnel involved. Grants are listed for: humanities, international subjects, urban and regional affairs, education, sciences (social sciences, physical sciences, life sciences), technology, and industry. Each listing includes some background and all necessary information for beginning correspondence.

The Foundation Directory. New York: Foundation Center, Columbia University Press, 1960--.

LOCATION Grants Office (2001 ed.); also available online; contact the the Grants Office for assistance and password access.

This directory gives basic descriptions of the giving interests and current fiscal data for the nations's largest foundations with assets of $1 million or more. Entries include purpose and activities, limitations, officers, and application information.

Foundation Reporter. Washington, DC: Taft Group, 1980--.

LOCATION Case Reference (2003 ed.), Grants Office (2002 ed.)

CALL NUMBER HV97.A3 T323

A directory of nearly 1,000 leading private foundations. Listed alphabetically, each entry includes a short description of the foundation, and relevant information such as addresses, contacts, officers and directors, and lists of sample grants.

Guide to U.S. Foundations, Their Trustees, Officers, and Donors. New York: The Foundation Center.

LOCATION Grants Office (1999 ed.)

Lists over 32,000 non-profit organizations registered with the Internal Revenue Service as private foundations. Organizations are divided by state and arranged by size of grant in descending order. An alphabetical listing of foundations is also included. Excellent resource for researching smaller foundations not included in other directories.

New York State Foundations: A Comprehensive Directory. Margaret Mary Feczko, Stan Olson, eds. New York: Foundation Center.

LOCATION Grants Office (1999 ed.), Case Reference (2000 ed.)

CALL NUMBER HV98.N7 N57 2000

Descriptive entries for more than 5,000 independent company-sponsored and community foundations as well as 310 out-of-state foundations with stated funding interests in New York.

Sources: Government Grants

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Washington, DC: The Office of Management and Budget, 1971-- . The online edition is updated bi-weekly.

This comprehensive online catalog of all federal support funds offers a variety of search mechanisms.

CIS Index to Publications of the United States Congress. Washington, DC: Congressional Information Service, 1970-- .

LOCATION Case Indexes

CALL NUMBER Z1223.Z7 C623

An index of Congressional publications and public laws. Information on grants is listed under the heading "Federal Aid to..." and "Research and Development Grants and Contracts".

Sources: Arts and Humanities Grants

Directory of Grants in the Humanities. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1986-- .

LOCATION Case Reference (1999/2000 ed.)

CALL NUMBER AZ188.U5 D56

This directory contains current funding programs supporting research and performance in virtually every aspect of the humanities.

Sources: Grants for Individuals

Directory of Financial Aids for Women. Gail Ann Schlachter, ed. Santa Barbara, CA: Reference Service Press, 1978-- .

LOCATION Case Reference (1999 ed.) and online.

CALL NUMBER LB2338 .D564

The directory divides financial sources for women into four separate sections: a descriptive list of financial aids designed primarily or exclusively for women, a list of state sources of educational benefits, an annotated bibliography of directories listing general financial aids of programs and a set of five indices (geographic area, subject, etc.).

Foundation Grants to Individuals. L. Victoria Hall, ed. New York: Foundation Center, 1999.

LOCATION Grants Office (11th ed., 1999)

This grantseeker's guide has information on more than 2,000 foundations conducting ongoing grant programs for individuals. Entries are arranged alphabetically by foundation name and indexed by subject, type of support, and geographic focus. This book includes an introduction that helps the reader locate more sources, and a section on how to write proposals.

The Grants Register: The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1969-- .

LOCATION Case Reference (2003 ed.)

CALL NUMBER LB2338 .G75 2003

A list of over 2,200 institutions making grants to individuals. A very reliable and complete source of information on funding for special projects, fellowships, and research grants. Entries arranged alphabetically, indexed by field and types of grant. Published biennially.

Peterson's Grants for Graduate & Postdoctoral Study. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 1995--.

LOCATION Case Reference

CALL NUMBER LB2337.2 .P46 5th ed.

Describes programs available, indexed by field of study, and also summarizes the grant application process.

Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans: A Guide to Education-related Financial Aid Programs for Students and Professionals. Kirby, Debra M., ed. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 2003.

LOCATION Case Reference

CALL NUMBER LB2338.F4 14th ed. (2003)

A description of 2600 major awards for U.S. and Canadian individuals, from high school through the professional development level. Includes selection criteria, a "vocational goal index" and indexes by legal residence and "special recipient" (e.g. union, minority, handicapped, etc.).

Sources: International Grants

Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad. San Carlos, CA: Reference Service Press, 1999.

LOCATION Case Reference

CALL NUMBER LB2337.2 .F55 1999-2001

Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad. San Carlos, CA: Reference Service Press, 1999.

LOCATION Case Reference

CALL NUMBER LB2337.2 .F55 1999-2001

This book lists sholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships for study and training abroad and is organized by level of applicant (from high school student through professionals) and by type of activity being pursued. It is indexed by program title, sponsor, geography, subject, and deadline.

The International Foundation Directory. 11th ed. Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research Co.; London: Europa Publications, 2002.

LOCATION Case Reference

CALL NUMBER HV7 .I56

A brief history of the activities, publications, and Boards of Trustees for foundations in more than 60 countries, indexed by name and main activity. A selected bibliography of books on various nationalities is included.

Periodicals

The Chronicle of Higher Education. Washington, DC: Editorial Projects for Education, 1966--.

LOCATION online, Case Journals (current issues), Cooley Circulation (current issues).

Weekly journal of issues in higher education; lists major grant and fellowship deadlines.

Federal Register online via GPO access

This U.S. Government publication, published daily, includes announcements of new grant program regulations as well as all existing federal government grant programs.

The Grant Advisor Plus. Linden, VA: The Grant Advisor.

Monthly online journal listing academic grants available in various disciplines -- fine arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, education, international, health-related, unrestricted, and opportunities for/about women. Includes abstracts, deadlines, and links to funding agency guidelines. Also includes a searchable database. Available to Colgate users only.

GrantSearch. Hamilton, NY: Colgate University Office of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations, 1994--.

LOCATION Grants Office; mailed to all Colgate faculty and administrators

The newsletter of Colgate's grants office; publishes information on funding opportunities, deadlines, and news of grants submitted and funded.

Higher Education and National Affairs. Washington, DC: American Council on Education, 1951-- .

LOCATION Grants Office (current issues)

A newsletter including some programs of interest to fund-seekers in higher education.

News, Notes and Deadlines. Washington, DC: The Association of College and University Offices, Inc.

LOCATION Grants Office (current issues)

Bi-monthly publication discusses current activities of funding institutions and higher education associations, including descriptions of upcoming grant programs and their deadlines.