Grants & Funding

• Federal Department of Education Grant Application Packages
• Search National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) Grants Database
• The Foundation Center: Finding Funders
• The Grantsmanship Center
• Aspen Publishers: Non-profit Administration & Grants
• Internet Nonprofit Center
• 2003 Foundation & Grants Booklet for Community-Based Literacy Organizations in Virginia

"Gateways" to Access Funding Information

• Firstgov Nonprofit Gateway: includes fundraising, grants, loans & other assistance
• University of Wisconsin: Funding Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
• Knowledge Network: Locating Grants
• U.S. Department of Education: Grants & Contracts
• Ohio Literacy Resource Center: Funding Information on the Internet

Grant Writing Resources

• EPA Grant-Writing Tutorial
• Grant Seeking Primer: Adapted from Grantseeking Primer for Classroom Leaders, by David G. Bauer, 1991. Topics include Getting Ready to Seek Grants Support; Six Rules for Developing Grant Proposals; Five Steps to Increase Your Grants Success: The Values Approach; Developing Objectives; and Dealing With the Decision.
• Grantseeking in Minnesota: This comprehensive site includes grantseeking basics and resources, how to write a successful proposal, and glossary.
• Nonprofit Guides Grant Writing Tools for Non-profit Organizations: Nonprofit guides are free web-based grant-writing resources for nonprofit organizations, charitable, educational, public organizations, and other community-minded groups.

Other Useful Resources

• Federal Funding Sources: This list of federal funding sources on the Cognitive Concepts website provides detailed descriptions of federally funded education programs.
• The Council on Foundations: The Council's site provides a wealth of information on foundations, including helpful advise on seeking funding.
• The Foundation Center: The Foundation Center's site includes news, information on the various libraries and affiliates, and a useful publication list.
• Internet Nonprofit Center: A project of the Evergreen State Society in Seattle, Washington, this site has long been a helpful launch pad for nonprofits seeking information. The Nonprofit FAQ is a good primer on the nonprofit sector.
• Federal Register: This searchable archive of the Federal Register allows nonprofits to sift through Uncle Sam's sources.
• Commerce Business Daily: The official free, online listing of the federal government's contracting and procurement opportunities.
• The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education: The primary organization for college and university fundraisers, the CASE site includes news, links, and important professional development information.
• Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement: The primary organization for prospect researchers offers a page with links to various databases and professional information.
• Association of Fundraising Professionals: AFP is the largest professional organization serving fundraisers at nonprofit organizations. The organization's website includes news and publications of interest to most nonprofit executives.