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Grants Research

 

Am I eligible for a grant?

Your eligibility depends on the foundations or charities to which you apply.  Research will help you determine the best places to apply to meet your needs, whether individual or for an entire organization.

 

Are grants the only type of funding?

There are grants, scholarships, financial assistance and similar programs.  See the resources listed below to learn more.  Funding or grants may be for a very specialized area, look for the ones that best suit your needs.

 

What is a Foundation?

Private and public Foundations are organized for the purpose of providing funds in one some form, such as grants, to organizations, businesses, groups, or individuals for designated research and other causes. 

 

What is a charity?

A charitable organization collects and distributes materials and money for those in need.  It may also provide voluntary help. 

 

Where can I find a charity or foundation that offers grants or assistance?


General:

Government:

How can I be sure they are legitimate?


Investigate an Organization

Where can I learn how to apply?


Individual funding programs will also provide application instructions

What is a proposal and how would I write one?


Is there anything for scholarship searches?

Gale Virtual Reference, accessible from the library web page, at the enet stations or from home with your MPPL library card, provides complete text of the 6 volume College Blue Book and of Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans[Please place direct links to these highlighted items: Gale Virtual Reference à open “Education”]

  • Register (free) on FastWeb to gain personalized information about “scholarships, colleges, internships, jobs, and more.”
    http://www.fastweb.com

 

I’m a teen, but I want to help—where can I learn about volunteering?

  • Lots of information about projects and causes.  Enter your zip code to learn what’s available in your area. http://www.dosomething.org


Print Collection

Writing Proposals

  • Barbato, Joseph. How to Write Knockout Proposals.
    658.1522 BAR
  • Browning, Bev.  Grant Writing for Dummies, 2nd ed.
    658.1522 BRO
  • Rinehart, Eric.  Proposal Writing
    658.1522 RIN
  • Smith, Nancy Burke.  Complete Book of Grant Writing
    658.1522 SMI

 

Finding Grants & Funding

  • Bauer, David G.  The “How To” Grants Manual, 5th ed.
    658.1522 BAU
  • Bray, Ilona.  Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits.
    658.1522 BRA
  • Smith, Nancy Burke.  The Everything Grant Writing Book
    658.1522 SMI

Reference Books in Print

The Grants & Foundations Table holds directories, registers, and other books related to funding and grants.  Among them are:

Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing GRANTS R 361.7068 FOU
Foundation Directory  GRANTS R 361.7068 FOU
Foundation Grants to Individuals  GRANTS R 001.44 FOU   
Grants Register  GRANTS R 378.3 GRA
National Directory of Corporate Giving  GRANTS R 361.765 NAT
National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations  GRANTS R 658.048 NAT

 

Reference: Available at Reference Desk

Government Assistance Almanac                             RD R 352.7097 GOV



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