This guide includes entries for 2,905 foundations and is intended to aid grant-seekers looking for foundation support of higher education. The foundations included hold assets of $1 million or more or give at least $100,000 annually and have expressed a substantial interest in higher education. Preliminary information includes a discussion of the…

The directory on Research Programs and Services in the Area of Deafness provides listings for selected government sponsored research projects, Deafness Research Foundation projects, research and/or demonstration projects in schools and classes for the deaf, and doctoral dissertations on deaf education. (MC)

This directory to grant aid for public libraries in New York State has been prepared for use and distribution by the New York State Subcommittee on Libraries. It lists possible funding sources in three categories: Federal library sources, other Federal sources, and private sources. Information on eligibility, purpose, type, amount, and address is…

Small regional foundations, endowments often formed by an individual or family, represent a capillary network among colleges and universities, funneling smaller amounts of money to projects and programs out of the reach of the national foundations. A few foundations are identified and described. (MLW)

The information in this report, compiled from Internet searches, conversations, and research, provides a broad range of material on how to apply for a grant. It is designed to serve as an introduction for counselors to sources of grant funding and particular grant programs, and to the grant application and dissemination process. Section 1 provides…

The information in this report, compiled from Internet searches, conversations, and research, provides a broad range of material on how to apply for a grant. It is designed to serve as an introduction for counselors to sources of grant funding and particular grant programs, and to the grant application and dissemination process. Section 1 provides…

Several top grant givers and getters were asked for how-to advice on getting a grant. Their tips are provided for allowing sufficient time for working on a proposal, developing proposal elements, and writing the proposal. Some of the best books on grantsmanship and some essential reference tools are listed. (MLW)

Libraries facing diminishing budgets and increasing demand for services must explore all funding sources, especially the more than $6 billion available in annual foundation and corporate giving. The easier and greater access to information on prospective givers provided simplifies this task. It profiles 1,471 library grant givers, compiled from…

Details of 1981 aid-to-education programs by U.S. companies are presented in this handbook. For each company, information is provided on the purpose of grants, techniques of providing funds to support education, the amount of total educational grants in 1981, support of colleges and universities, support of students, support of education-related…

Lists public funding sources, including formula and government grants, house and senate appropriations and tax bills, and such private funding sources as national and regional foundations and computer companies with grant programs. Projects of four successful federal grant recipients are described, along with strategies for proposal writing. (MBR)

Information on obtaining financial support to meet the needs of disabled college students is presented. Institutional planning components that are needed include a planning and support team, involvement of the disabled, and coordination of long-range planning with the service delivery system. Two publications on federal categorical funds and a…

The inventory of private foundation support for health manpower education and training presented in the document indicates the manner in which this important element in the private sector of the economy--the philanthropic foundation--supplements Federal and State support of health occupations training. The report deals only with private (and…

This guide is a compilation of information from both governmental and private sources on funding opportunities available to local governments, small businesses, organizations, associations, groups, and individuals. The directories, catalogs, guides, newsletters, annual reports, computer database services, and other resources cited in this…

This volume is intended as a starting point for grantseekers looking for foundation, corporate and other charitable support for libraries and information services. It contains a total of 880 entries including 815 grantmaking foundations, 7 direct corporate giving programs and 58 public charities (including 53 community foundations) that have shown…

This complete "how to" manual on fund-raising for Native Americans contains seven sections. Section I provides a fund-raising overview and discusses tax-exempt status, grant eligibility, and setting fund-raising goals. Section II, on getting started, includes a public relations strategy and the role and responsibilities of governing…