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Grant Writing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Before and After Disasters: Federal Funding for Cultural Institutions 
 This PDF document from September 2005 "is designed to help archives, arts centers, libraries, museums, historical societies, and historic sites find resources" for "developing disaster plans, providing staff training, and protecting their collections." The report "includes ... information for 15 federal grant and loan programs and covers sources of federal assistance for preparedness, mitigation, and response, ... [and] recovery." Also provides information about sample projects. From the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). http://www.arts.gov/pub/DisasterRecovery.pdf Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Librarianship, Science Last updated Nov 9, 2005 Donors Forum of Chicago: Grantseekers Toolbox
Collection of introductory material and links to additional resources about funding sources for nonprofit organizations. Topics include types of funding needed, researching funding sources, and kinds of funding bodies (private foundations, corporate sponsors, community and government foundations, and individuals). Some material is specific to the Chicago and Illinois area. From a "resource for leadership, education, research, and action on behalf of philanthropy and nonprofits." http://www.donorsforum.org/resource/grant_start.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Apr 12, 2006 ED.gov: Grants and Contracts
A resource to "find education grants or keep up with existing ones," and to provide prospective contractors with information about doing business with the U.S. Department of Education. Includes "forms for grant applications, performance reporting, budget, and other information." From the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.ed.gov/fund/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Oct 17, 2005 NLG Grant Planning: A Tutorial
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) "provides a free tutorial to make it easier to create well-designed projects and more competitive grant applications. The tutorial can be used by anyone who wants to learn more about project planning. It is a valuable resource for a wide array of planning activities including professional education and staff training." Designed specifically to help with IMLS National Leadership Grants (NLG), but of potential value to many grant writers. http://e-services.imls.gov/project_planning/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Communications, English Language, Money, Writing Last updated Aug 13, 2003 Non-Profit Guides: Grant Writing Tools for Non-Profit Organizations
An overview of grant writing, with sample proposal summaries, inquiry letters, cover letters, and applications. The site is "specifically designed to assist established, experienced private and public non-profit organizations and entities. The guides will not assist individuals or start-up organizations." http://www.npguides.org/ Topics: Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Communications, English Language, Money, Writing Last updated Apr 24, 2002 OnPhilanthropy
This site "is a global resource for non-profit and philanthropy professionals. It is free of charge and features several industry-leading e-mail newsletters." Includes news and analysis back to 2001 on topics such as fundraising, marketing, government relations, corporate giving, and foundations. From a U.S. fundraising and philanthropic services company. http://www.onphilanthropy.com Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Jun 6, 2006 Proposal Writing Short Course
This "step-by-step process in the search for private dollars" covers the gathering of background information; the components of a proposal; how to write the executive summary, the statement of need, and the project description; and assembling a budget. From the Foundation Center, an "authority on philanthropy ... dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public." http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/shortcourse/index.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Communications, English Language, Money, Writing Last updated Mar 17, 2006 Resources for Teen Librarians
The Bay Area Young Adult Librarians association (BAYA) maintains this excellent collection of Web sites which, taken together, cover all aspects of library service to teenagers. From booktalking to Internet filtering, from teen health issues to homework help, from grant writing to presentation advice, it's all here, straightforward and regularly updated. http://www.baya.org/profess.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Writing Last updated Nov 20, 2002 SchoolGrants
"Your one-stop site for K-12 grant opportunities." Here are numerous resources for locating, writing, receiving, and managing grant proposals for the elementary and secondary education community. Extensive links are given to grant-related state and federal agencies as well as private foundations. There are tips for fundraising, school safety, technology, and financial aid. Subscribe to their free monthly electronic newsletter for current updates. http://www.schoolgrants.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Communications, English Language, K-12 Education, Money, Writing Last updated Oct 7, 2000 |
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