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Grants are funds given to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or local governments by foundations, corporations, governments, small business and individuals. Most grants are made to fund a specific project and require some level of reporting. The process involves an applicant submitting a proposal to a potential funder, either on the applicant's own initiative or in response to a Request for Proposals from the funder. Other grants can be given to individuals, such as victims of natural disasters or individuals who seek to open a small business.
Useful keywords/subject headings for searching:
Grants
Grants-in-Aid
Economic Assistance
Finance, Personal
Also check 658.15 in Non-Fiction and in Reference.
General Links
ACRL Grant Resources on the Web
An internet grant guide from the Association of College & Research Libraries. Where to look for funding.
The American Grant Writers’ Association
A professional non-profit association of grant writers that offer their services to those seeking a grant writer for their proposal.
The Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
A catalogue of federal funding databases for business, non-profits, and individuals.
Florida Funding Publications
An online guide to finding grant funding in Florida through various publications.
Foundation Center Online
The Center provides information about philanthropy in the U.S. to aid grantseekers and the public, with information on the grant writing process and funding sources.
Grants.gov
The U.S. government portal to finding and applying for federal grant aid on the web.
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
A professional grantwriters association that offers grantseeking guides on their site and provides listings of freelance grantwriters for those seeking assistance.
Links for Nonprofits
Non-Profit Grant Guides
Comprehensive guides to writing proposals and finding funding specifically aimed at non-profit grant seekers.
Not-For-Profit Grant Writers
Freelance grant writing company that specializes in writing grants for non-profits.
Idealist.org - Nonprofit FAQ
An extensive listing of non-profit organizations from many countries as well as grant associations and grant writers organizations.
Links for Small Business
Small Business Funding Opportunities
The National Institute of Health’s database of grants and funding for small businesses.
U.S. Small Business Administration – Small Business Grants
Grant searching guides from the U.S. Small Business Administration, with links to informational sites and SBA grants and loans.
Databases
Business & Company Resource Center
Search the Article section in this database for recent publications about grants.
Orlando Sentinel
Search for local organizations, grant programs and recent articles.
A Guide to Florida State Programs
John L. Adams & Co.
353.975 GUI (Also in Reference)
Grant information stemming from Florida government.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, BVL, and West Osceola.
Getting Grants: The Complete Manual of Proposal Development and Administration**
Alexis Carter-Black
658.15 CAR
A comprehensive guide to grant writing, from proposals to research.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
Guide to U.S. Foundations, Their Trustees, Officers, and Donors
REF 361.7GUI Volumes 1-3
A directory of non-profits, charitable trusts, and endowments in the United States.
Holdings at Central.
How to Write and Get a Grant
Matthew Lesko
REF 658.152 LES
Well known directory to grants and economic assistance for individuals.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
Books for Individuals
Foundation Grants to Individuals**
REF 060 FOU 15th Ed.
Scholarships, grants, and endowments for individuals from the Foundation Center.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
Books for Nonprofits and Small Business
The Foundation Directory
REF 060 FOU 2006
Periodicals and directories of grants and endowments from the Foundation Center.
Holdings at Central and StC.
Foundation Fundimentals: A Guide for Grantseekers
REF 361.7 FOU
Information on seeking endowments and research grants specifically.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
Grant Writing for Dummies
Beverly A. Browning
658.15 BRO
Basic and easy to understand guide to the grant writing process.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, BVL, and Kenansville.
Grantseekers Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Funding
Cheryl Caster New
REF 658.15 NEW
Information on fundraising, grant writing, and organizations.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need
Ellen Karsh
658.152 KAR
Easy to use book on grant writing, fundraising, and proposal writing.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, BVL, and West Osceola.
Operating Grants for Nonprofit Organizations**
REF 658.1 OPE
Directory of grants and grant information for non-profits.
Holdings at Central, PC, and BVL.
1411 Edgewater Drive - Ste. 203 - Orlando, FL 32804
For a PDF version of this guide, click here.
Grants are funds given to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or local governments by foundations, corporations, governments, small business and individuals. Most grants are made to fund a specific project and require some level of reporting. The process involves an applicant submitting a proposal to a potential funder, either on the applicant's own initiative or in response to a Request for Proposals from the funder. Other grants can be given to individuals, such as victims of natural disasters or individuals who seek to open a small business.
Useful keywords/subject headings for searching:
Grants
Grants-in-Aid
Economic Assistance
Finance, Personal
Also check 658.15 in Non-Fiction and in Reference.
Electronic Resources
Internet LinksGeneral Links
Links for Nonprofits
Links for Small Business
Databases
Print Resources
General BooksA Guide to Florida State Programs
John L. Adams & Co.
353.975 GUI (Also in Reference)
Grant information stemming from Florida government.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, BVL, and West Osceola.
Getting Grants: The Complete Manual of Proposal Development and Administration**
Alexis Carter-Black
658.15 CAR
A comprehensive guide to grant writing, from proposals to research.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
Guide to U.S. Foundations, Their Trustees, Officers, and Donors
REF 361.7GUI Volumes 1-3
A directory of non-profits, charitable trusts, and endowments in the United States.
Holdings at Central.
How to Write and Get a Grant
Matthew Lesko
REF 658.152 LES
Well known directory to grants and economic assistance for individuals.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
Books for Individuals
Foundation Grants to Individuals**
REF 060 FOU 15th Ed.
Scholarships, grants, and endowments for individuals from the Foundation Center.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
Books for Nonprofits and Small Business
The Foundation Directory
REF 060 FOU 2006
Periodicals and directories of grants and endowments from the Foundation Center.
Holdings at Central and StC.
Foundation Fundimentals: A Guide for Grantseekers
REF 361.7 FOU
Information on seeking endowments and research grants specifically.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
Grant Writing for Dummies
Beverly A. Browning
658.15 BRO
Basic and easy to understand guide to the grant writing process.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, BVL, and Kenansville.
Grantseekers Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Funding
Cheryl Caster New
REF 658.15 NEW
Information on fundraising, grant writing, and organizations.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, and BVL.
The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need
Ellen Karsh
658.152 KAR
Easy to use book on grant writing, fundraising, and proposal writing.
Holdings at Central, StC, PC, BVL, and West Osceola.
Operating Grants for Nonprofit Organizations**
REF 658.1 OPE
Directory of grants and grant information for non-profits.
Holdings at Central, PC, and BVL.
Local Organizations
Community Foundation of Central Florida1411 Edgewater Drive - Ste. 203 - Orlando, FL 32804
