Get Started - Funding for Individuals: A Bibliography

Resources For Individual Grantseekers: A Bibliography

Compiled by Katrina Brown

The following is a selective bibliography of publications and electronic resources relevant to the individual grantseeker. These items were selected from a variety of sources. Entries with a descriptive abstract were taken from the Foundation Center's bibliographic database, the Catalog of Nonprofit Literature, or the publisher's Web site. The bibliography is divided into these sections:

General
Arts and Humanities
International Travel and Study
Media and Communications
Medicine and Health
Minorities and Special Populations
Research
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans
Writing

General

Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources. 40th ed. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc., 2006.: Includes details of the grant support programs of government agencies, public and private foundations, corporations, community trusts, unions, educational and professional associations, and special-interest organizations. Each complete program description contains details of the type, purpose, and duration of the grant; amount of funding available for each award and for the entire program; eligibility requirements; geographic restrictions; number of applicants and recipients; and other pertinent information and special stipulations. Published annually. URL: www.infotoday.com
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. Executive Office of the President. Office of Management and Budget, and General Services Administration. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2006.: Official directory of federal programs that provide assistance to American organizations, institutions, and individuals. Includes programs open to individual applicants or for individual beneficiaries in the areas of agriculture, commerce, community development, consumer protection, arts and culture, education, employment, energy, environmental quality, nutrition, health, housing, social services, information sciences, law, natural resources, regional development, science and technology, and transportation. Arranged by administering agency, with indexes by applicant eligibility, subject, and authorizing legislation. Published annually, with a semi-annual update. Available free online. To purchase in print, call 866-512-1800, toll free, or go to bookstore.gpo.gov. As of 2006, only the basic manual can be purchased in print; updates will be available only online. URL: www.cfda.gov
The Grants Register, 2007. 25th ed. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan. Ltd., 2006.: Lists scholarships, fellowships, and awards at all levels of graduate study, from regional, national, and international sources; arranged alphabetically by name of organization. Entries provide contact information, subject, eligibility, purpose, type, number of awards offered, frequency, amount of award, length of study, country of study, and application procedure. Includes subject and eligibility guide to awards. Published annually. URL: www.palgrave.com
Webster, Valerie J., ed. Awards, Honors, and Prizes. Volume 1: United States and Canada. 26th ed. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale Group, Inc., 2007.: Directory of approximately 22,500 awards recognizing achievement in a wide variety of fields, including arts, business, communications, science, and public affairs. Sponsors are foundations, corporations, universities, nonprofit organizations, and governments. Indexed by sponsoring organization, award, and subject area. URL: www.gale.com
Webster, Valerie J., ed. Awards, Honors, and Prizes. Volume 2: International and Foreign. 26th ed. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale Group, Inc., 2007.: Contains descriptions of awards offered by organizations in countries outside the U.S. and Canada. Arranged by country, with indexes by organization, award name, and subject area. URL: www.gale.com

Internet Sources

GovBenefits.gov: Includes information on a variety of Federal and state benefit and assistance programs for veterans, seniors, students, teachers, children, people with disabilities, disaster victims, caregivers, and others. Allows searching by category or by state. Also provides an online questionnaire to help grantseekers determine their eligibility for benefit programs.
Grants for Individuals: Compiled by staff at the Michigan State University Libraries, this useful list gives information on grants available to individuals covering a wide range of subject areas.
Grants.gov: A comprehensive site that calls itself "THE single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies." Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it offers users "full service electronic grant administration" with guidelines and grant applications available online. Search by agency or category, or browse available grant opportunities.

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Arts and Humanities

Alexis, India, ed. Stern's Directory. 2003 ed. New York: Macfadden Communications, 2002.: This resource provides information on all aspects of music and dance, including sections on funding agencies and programs, sponsors, and government agencies and councils.
American Art Directory 2007�2008. 61st ed. New Providence, NJ: National Register Publishing Co., 2006.: Includes a section on scholarships and fellowships awarded by colleges and universities, art schools, and arts organizations. URL: www.nationalregisterpub.com
Bessler, Ian, ed. 2007 Songwriter's Market. Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 2006.: Over 1000 totally updated listings for record companies, booking agents and music producers. Published annually. URL: www.writersdigest.com
Breen, Nancy, ed. 2007 Poet's Market. Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 2006.: Entries include contact information and submission instructions for periodicals, book publishers, and other outlets for poetry. Published annually. URL: www.writersdigest.com
Christensen, Warren and Debbie McAfee, eds. National Directory of Arts Internships. 10th ed. Los Angeles: National Network for Artist Placement, 2005.: Profiles 3,000 internship opportunities offered by 800 host organizations. Presents a broad range of disciplines, including arts management, dance, theater, music, literature, film and video, photography, performing arts, and design. Entries give brief program description and eligibility requirements. URL: www.artistplacement.com
Cox, Mary, ed. 2007 Artist's and Graphic Designer's Market. Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 2006.: Covers magazines, books, posters, galleries, cartoons, clip art, record labels, greeting cards, and other related markets. Entries include contact information, how to query the publisher, typical fees paid, and other specifications for aspiring and professional graphic designers. Published annually. URL: www.writersdigest.com
Crawford, Tad. Legal Guide for the Visual Artist. 4th ed. New York: Allworth Press, 1999.: Provides information for artists on copyright law, sales and commissions contracts, publishing and reproduction rights, and taxation. Includes a short section on researching grants and contact information for artists' organizations and state arts councils. URL: www.allworth.com
Dillehay, James. Directory of Grants for Crafts and How to Write a Winning Proposal. Torreon, NM: Warm Snow Publishers, 2000.: Explains how individuals can research government and foundation grants for crafts projects. Listings of potential funders can be found in the appendices. URL: www.craftmarketer.com
Directory of Grants in the Humanities: 2005/2006. 19th ed. Westport, CT: Oryx Press, 2004.: Directory contains more than 3,650 programs by 2,106 foundations, federal and state government agencies, corporations, and professional organizations and associations. Indexed by subject, sponsoring organization, program type, and geographic area. Published annually. E-mail: customer-service@greenwood.com; URL: http://www.greenwood.com
Grant, Daniel. The Business of Being an Artist. 3rd ed. New York: Allworth Press, 2000.: Emerging artists are taught how to market and sell artwork on their own and through dealers. It shows how to create and market on a website, examines censorship, copyright, and more. URL: www.allworth.com
Liberatori, Ellen. Guide to Getting Arts Grants. New York: Allworth Press, 2006.: Provides practical advice to help artists obtain grants from foundations and government agencies. Topics covered include developing a plan, creating a portfolio, identifying funders, and completing a grant application. A chapter focuses on proposals submitted by arts organizations, noting that artists may collaborate with arts groups through fiscal sponsorship arrangements. The author also draws upon her prior experience as a program officer to elaborate on how grantmaking decisions are made. URL: www.allworth.com
Michels, Caroll. How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul. 5th ed. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 2001.: Includes a chapter on grantseeking, and an appendix of useful resources, including art colonies and residencies, publications with internships and apprenticeships, competitions, arts organizations, and an annotated bibliography on grants and funding. E-mail: publicity@hholt.com; URL: www.hholt.com
Middleton, Robyn, et. al. Artists and Writers Colonies: Retreats, Residencies, and Respites for the Creative Mind. 2nd ed. Portland, OR: Blue Heron Publishing, Inc., 2000.: Includes more than 260 programs for the U.S. and overseas. Indexed by geographic area, with information on places for photographers, poets, playwrights, screenwriters, fiction and nonfiction writers, visual artists, performing artists, scientists, journalists, and scholars.
Musical America Worldwide. 2006 ed. East Windsor, NJ: Commonwealth Business Media Inc., 2006.
Obalil, Deborah and Caitlin S. Glass, eds. Artists Communities: A Directory of Residencies in the United States That Offer Time and Space for Creativity. 3rd ed. New York: Allworth Press, 2005.: Lists nonprofit residencies for performing and visual artists, composers, and writers, with basic information about programs, facilities, participants, and application procedures. URL: www.allworth.com
Poehner, Donna, ed. 2007 Photographer's Market. Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 2006.: Covers numerous markets for photography professionals, including addresses, contacts and terms, specifications, and fees paid. Published annually. URL: www.writersdigest.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann, and R. David Weber. Money for Graduate Students in the Arts Humanities 2005�2007. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2005.: Graduate students working on a master's, professional, or doctoral degree can find out about the 1,000 biggest and best fellowships grants in a myriad of fields in the arts and humanities. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Vitali, Julius. The Fine Artist's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion. Rev. ed. New York, NY: Allworth Press, 2003.: Explains how artists can be successful small-business entrepreneurs by marketing and promoting their work. Chapter 7 addresses corporate support for the arts, while Chapter 8 deals specifically with grants for individuals. URL: www.allworth.com
Wilder, Judith Luther. Breaking Through the Clutter: Business Solutions for Women, Artists, and Entrepreneurs. Los Angeles: National Network: for Artist Placement, 1999. A guide for artists who want to create business plans, market their work, reach an audience, and seek outside funding. URL: www.artistplacement.com

Internet Sources

American Center for Artists: Provides a listing of both public and private organizations that give grants and other forms of support to artists.
American Music Center: A listing of ongoing American and foreign competitions, grants, commissioning programs, workshops, calls for scores, and artist's colonies. Includes opportunities for performers, both individuals and ensembles, in jazz and contemporary concert music, with subject index. This source is only available online through paid membership.
Americans for the Arts: Information clearinghouse that provides material on funding for individuals in all areas of the arts.
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Awards Programs: Lists prizes and awards to composers in various areas of music.
Arts and Healing Network: Provides information on over 90 grants available to artists in the Artist Support section.
Arts Deadlines List: Monthly Internet publication with funding opportunities in the visual arts.
BMI Foundation: Describes programs established to encourage the creation, performance and study of music through awards, scholarships, internships, grants, and commissions.
Creative Capital's Artist Toolbox: A listing of career resource sites for individual artists.
Grammy Foundation: Provides information on grants that support the archiving and preserving of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas, as well as grants that advance research related to the impact of music study on early childhood development, human development and the medical and occupational well-being of music professionals.
Musical Online: A compilation of funding resources including foundations and associations, grants, scholarships, and organizations.
National Endowment for the Arts: Provides information on funding opportunities in the areas of performing, visual, media, design, and literary arts.
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA): The "For Artists" section provides information on fellowships and fiscal sponsorship for artists. NYFA also has a listing of organizations that operate fiscal sponsorship programs for visual artists and a fact sheet for artists with disabilities, both available in PDF format.
United States Artists: This organization, funded by foundations and private donors, supports a fellowship program open to artists in all career stages. Fellowships will be given across a broad array of disciplines, including architecture and design, craft/traditional art, dance, literary (fiction, non-fiction, poetry), media arts (audio, film, radio, video), music, performance art, theater, and the visual arts.

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International Travel and Study

Fulbright and Related Grants for Graduate Study, Research or Teaching Assistantships Abroad, 2006�2007. New York: Institute of International Education, 2005.: Describes fellowships available to U.S. graduate students, young professionals, and artists for study or research in over 100 foreign countries. Includes general program description and eligibility requirements. Published annually. E-mail: info@iie.org; URL: www.iie.org
Funding for United States Study 2007-2008: A Guide for International Students and Professionals. New York: Institute of International Education, 2007.: Listings include over 500 grants, fellowships and scholarships available through U.S. and foreign governments, colleges and universities, educational associations, research centers, libraries, foundations, corporations, and other organizations. E-mail: info@iie.org; URL: www.iie.org
IIE Passport: Academic Year Abroad, 2007. 36th ed. New York: Institute of International Education, 2007.: Includes information on more than 3,500 semester and academic-year study abroad programs, most sponsored by U.S. colleges and universities. Arranged geographically, with indexes by level and field of study, sponsor, and tuition range. Published annually. E-mail: info@iie.org; URL: www.iie.org
IIE Passport: Short-Term Study Abroad: The Most Complete Guide to Summer and Short-Term Study Abroad 2007. 57th ed. New York: Institute of International Education, 2007.: Includes a listing of more than 3,500 short-term study abroad programs sponsored by U.S. colleges and universities as well as foreign universities, language schools and other organizations. Published annually. E-mail: info@iie.org; URL: www.iie.org
International Exchange Locator: A Resource Directory for Educational and Cultural Exchange. Washington, DC: Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange, 2005.: Lists organizations involved in international exchanges, industry-specific exchanges, research/support organizations, foreign affairs agencies and exchange programs, other federal government exchanges, and key congressional committees and members of congress. Entries contain name and address of the organization, statement of purpose, types of exchange programs, availability of financial assistance, geographic focus, and a list of selected publications. URL: www.alliance-exchange.org
Oxford, Stephanie M. Study Abroad: Travel Vacation in College. Friant, CA: Where in the World Publishing, 2006.: Provides information on how to travel and study while in college, including a chapter on financial aid, scholarships, and grants. E-mail: oxford@studyabroadbooks.com
Peterson's Study Abroad 2007. 14th ed. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 2006.: A complete A�Z guide to more than 1,900 overseas programs. Published annually. URL: www.petersons.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann, and R. David Weber. Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad 2006-2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: Lists over 1,100 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships available for research, artistic, and professional pursuits abroad. Indexed by program title, sponsoring organization, geographic area, subject, and filing deadline. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann, and R. David Weber. Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad 2006-2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: Describes nearly 1,000 financial aid programs sponsored by government agencies, professional organizations, foundations, educational associations, and other public and private agencies. Includes an annotated bibliography of financial aid directories. Indexed by program title, sponsoring organization, geographic area, subject, and filing deadline. URL: www.rspfunding.com
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Study Abroad: Etudes a L'Etranger, Estudios en el Extranjero, 2006-2007. 33rd ed. Paris, France: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2006.: Profiles more than 2,700 international study programs in all academic and professional fields. Includes information about financial assistance offered by international organizations, governments, foundations, universities and other institutions in more than 120 countries. Indexed by organization and subject of study. URL: www.unesco.org

Internet Sources

EduPASS! The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the USA: Provides information for international students who are thinking about pursuing an undergraduate, graduate of professional education in the United States.
Institute of International Education Online: Includes information about international education and training programs, including Fulbright scholarships.
International Education Financial Aid: This online directory lists college scholarship and grant information for international students wishing to study abroad.
International Research & Exchanges Board: Provides information on grants programs open to both international and U.S. scholars and professionals.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators: Information for American students interested in studying abroad as well as international students who want to study in the United States, including bibliographies and links to other information sites.
Social Science Research Council: Supports international fellowships and grant programs in the social sciences.
Study in the USA: Provides international students with information about hundreds of colleges, universities and English-language programs in the United States. Information is available in a variety of languages and covers boarding schools, vocational schools, two-year and summer programs, as well as both undergraduate and graduate programs.
StudyAbroad.com: Lists sources and tips on obtaining financial aid, including minority scholarships, Commonwealth Universities scholarships, and study abroad programs in countries such as Germany, England, France, and Turkey.

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Media and Communications

Irving, David K., and Peter W. Rea. Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video. 3rd ed. Boston: Focal Press, 2006.: Contains information on funding options for film makers, including foundation grants and corporate sponsorship. URL: www.focalpress.com
Levinson, Louise. Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents. 5th ed. Boston, MA: Focal Press, 2006.: Learn how to develop business plans for features, shorts, documentaries and more. Each chapter concentrates on a different section of the business plan, including the industry, marketing, financing, distribution.
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism Related Fields 2004�2006. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2005.: URL: www.rspfunding.com
Warshawski, Morrie. Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants and Donations for Film and Video Projects. 2nd ed. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2003.: A step-by-step guide that covers planning a project, doing research, writing a proposal, soliciting donations from individuals, and more. The appendices include a bibliography of publications and resources, a listing of media arts centers, sample proposals, a sample direct mail letter, and how to host a special event. URL: www.mwp.com
Wiese, Michael. The Independent Film and Videomaker's Guide. 2nd ed. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 1998.: Chapters cover developing, distributing, financing, and marketing of independent film and television works. Extensive bibliography includes Web sites of interest. URL: www.mwp.com

Internet Sources

Corporation for Public Broadcasting: CPB is the largest single source of funding for public television and radio programming. This web site lists open grants available to individuals creating radio and television projects as well as for research on public broadcasting.
Independent Television Service: Funds proposals by independent producers and provides production, promotion, marketing and distribution support.
International Documentary Association: Provides links to production resources such as fiscal sponsorship, grants, and documentary educational materials.
The Journalist's Road to Success: A Career Guide: An online guide to careers in journalism as well as financial aid opportunities offered through schools and departments of journalism at U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities, by newspapers, professional societies, and miscellaneous sources. Includes a section on grants specifically for minority students.
Morrie Warshawski: Provides an extensive bibliography on fundraising for independent film and video projects.
National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture: Lists grant opportunities for the independent film, video, audio and online/media arts community. Also provides useful information on how to research funding, including a fundraising toolkit.
National Endowment for the Humanities: Supports learning in all areas of the humanities and funds research and education. Includes information on grant guidelines and deadlines.
Newswise: Includes descriptions, deadlines, and contact information for more than 100 awards, grants, and fellowships in journalism.
United States Artists: A fellowship program, funded by foundations and private donors, offering support to a broad array of disciplines, including media arts (audio, film, radio, video).

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Medicine and Health

Directory of Biomedical and Health Care Grants 2006. 20th ed. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 2005.: Contains descriptions of more than 2,750 health-related funding programs. Areas covered include clinical and programmatic studies in gerontology and mental health; clinical studies of the cause, detection, and elimination of cancer; health care delivery and maintenance; and studies of infectious and immunologic diseases, including programs researching all areas related to AIDS. Provides each program's requirements (including eligibility statements), restrictions, contact information, deadlines, and funding amounts. Contains a subject index, a sponsoring organization index, and an index by program type. Published annually. URL: www.greenwood.com
Medical School Admission Requirements 2007-2008, United States and Canada. Washington, DC: Association of American Medical Colleges, 2006.: Provides an overview of the complete medical school application process, with application procedures and deadlines, tuition and student fees, and statistics on acceptance rates from every accredited medical school in the United States and Canada. Published annually. URL: www.aamc.org
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Money for Graduate Students in the Biological and Health Sciences 2005�2007. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2005.: Describes the biggest and best fellowships, grants, and awards available to support graduate study, training, research, or creative activities in the biological and health sciences. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses 2006-2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: A list of scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards, loans, traineeships, and other funding programs in support of study, training, research, and creative activities for nursing students and nurses. URL: www.rspfunding.com

Internet Sources

GrantsNet: A "one-stop" resource for funding in the sciences, including research related to health and medicine.
National Institutes of Health: This site is the main source for information on NIH's medical and behavioral research grant policies, guidelines and funding opportunities.

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Minorities and Special Populations

The 2005 Hispanic Scholarship Directory: Over 1,000 Ways to Finance Your Education. Carlsbad, CA: WPR Publishing and National Hispanic Press Foundation, 2005.: Contains scholarships available to Hispanic students and international students from Latin America. Information includes specifics on: Private and public scholarships, loan programs, national grant programs sponsored by the federal government, and resources provided by a number of state programs. URL: www.westernpublicationresearch.com
Black, Isaac. Black Excel African American Student's College Guide: Your One-Stop Resource for Choosing the Right College, Getting in, and Paying the Bill. New York: Wiley, 2000.: Lists hundreds of scholarship sources for African Americans, along with profiles of the top 100 colleges for African American students. URL: www.wiley.com
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents. Washington, DC: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, 2007.: This resource may be downloaded free from the Internet or a print version may be ordered through the Government Printing Office, either online at bookstore.gpo.gov or by calling 866-512-1800, toll-free. Published annually.
Peterson's Scholarships and Loans for Adult Students. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 2000.: Descriptive profiles of organizations offering scholarships at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Introductory material reviews financial aid options. URL: www.petersons.com
Schaffert, Tim, ed. Pathways to Career Success for Minorities. Chicago: Ferguson Publishing, 2000.: Provides general information about securing scholarships for undergraduate study, and lists hundreds of organizations that grant financial aid, loans, or internships. URL: www.fergpubco.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann. Directory of Financial Aids for Women 2005�2007. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2005.: Describes close to 1,500 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, internships, and state sources of educational benefits for women. Entries include program title, sponsoring organization, availability, purpose, eligibility, financial data, duration, limitations, number of awards, and application deadline. Includes annotated bibliography of general financial aid directories. Indexed by program title, sponsoring organization, geographic area, subject focus, and calendar deadlines. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Financial Aid for African Americans, 2006�2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: Provides over 1,400 descriptions of scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships available to African Americans from high school through professional and postdoctoral levels. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Financial Aid for Asian Americans, 2006�2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: Describes more than 1,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, or internship opportunities for Americans of Asian/Pacific Islander origins. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, 2006�2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: Lists nearly 1,300 scholarships, loans, grants-in-aid, and awards from federal, state, and private sources, arranged by disability type, with subject, geographic, sponsor, and filing date indexes. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans, 2006�2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: Provides detailed entries on more than 1,200 scholarships, loans, fellowships, grants, awards, and internships available to Hispanic Americans. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Financial Aid for Native Americans, 2006�2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: Contains more than 1,400 grants, scholarships, fellowships, internships, and awards open to American Indians, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiians, Native Samoan, and other Native Pacific Islanders. The funding opportunities cover major subject areas and are sponsored by more than 800 private and public agencies and organizations. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann, and R. David Weber. Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel and Their Dependents, 2006�2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: Lists more than 1,300 scholarships, grants-in-aid, loans and other benefit programs for Americans affiliated with the military, from federal, state, and private sources. Indexed by subject, sponsor, geographic area, and filing deadline. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Funding for Persons with Visual Impairments. Large print ed. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2007.: A large-print listing of the scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants-in-aid, awards, and internships that are designated for persons with visual impairments (from high school seniors through professionals and others). Almost 300 funding opportunities are described. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Money for Christian College Students, 2007-2009. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2007.: Offers information on 875 scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards, and other funding opportunities available to Christian undergraduate and graduate students.
Scholarships for African American Students. Lawrenceville, NJ: Petersons, 2003.: Describes scholarships, grants, prizes, forgivable loans, and fellowships for African Americans. URL: www.petersons.com
Scholarships for Asian American Students. Lawrenceville, NJ: Petersons, 2003.: Supplies profiles of scholarships, grants, prizes, forgivable loans, and fellowships for Asian American students. URL: www.petersons.com
Scholarships for Hispanic American Students. Lawrenceville, NJ: Petersons, 2003.: Offers detailed descriptions of scholarships, grants, prizes, forgivable loans, and fellowships for Hispanic students. URL: www.petersons.com
Winds of Change Magazine's Annual College Guide for American Indians, 2006-2007. Boulder, CO: Winds of Change, 2005.: Contains information especially for American Indians on tribal colleges, preparing college applications, and financial aid. URL: www.wocmag.org

Internet Sources

African American Scholarships: This site lists hundreds of scholarships, grants, internships and other financial aid sources targeting African American students. Provides contact information and deadlines for application submissions.
Black Excel: The College Help Network: Provides information on hundreds of scholarship opportunities for minority students, along with general information on applying to colleges and universities.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students: This site is maintained by American University and lists various regional, national, and international grant and scholarship sources for LGBT students or researchers working on LGBT issues.
Financial Aid for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students: This site gives a relatively comprehensive listing of many different scholarship funds, dividing them into general, athletic, regional, and campus specific.
Financial Aid for Native American Students: This site provides information on financial aid and scholarship programs for Native Americans available from a variety of sources.
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities: This site lists a number of information resources about scholarships and fellowships for students with disabilities.
Scholarships for All Students Regardless of Immigration Status (PDF): This list, compiled by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, provides information on a number of scholarships that do not require a social security number, legal residency, or citizenship in order to apply.
Scholarships for Hispanics: This free online directory, sponsored by the National Education Association, is a joint project of WPR Publishing and the National Hispanic Press Foundation. The searchable directory identifies scholarships and fellowships for Hispanics/Latinos.

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Research

Directory of Research Grants 2006. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 2005.: Describes more than 5,100 grant programs that support research projects in medicine, the physical and social sciences, humanities and the arts, and education. Annotations describe program requirements with eligibility statements, program restrictions and exclusions, contacts, deadlines, and funding amounts. Indexed by subject, sponsoring organization, and program type (i.e., fellowships, travel grants). Published annually. URL: www.greenwood.com
Hellebust, Lynn and Kristen Page Hellebust, eds. Think Tank Directory: A Guide to Independent Nonprofit Public Policy Research Organizations. 2nd ed. Topeka, KS: Government Research Service, 2006.: Over 1,100 academic and independent research organizations are profiled, with information on their purposes, policy areas, research priorities, budgets and funding sources, publications, staff, and governance. Includes geographic and policy area indexes. E-mail: grs@cjnetworks.com; URL: www.thinktankdirectory.com
International Research Centers Directory. 21st ed. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.: More than 10,000 government, university, independent, nonprofit, and commercial research and development organizations in nearly 150 countries worldwide, indexed by name, subject, and country. URL: www.gale.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Money for Graduate Students in the Physical and Earth Sciences 2005�2007. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2005.: Describes 800 of the biggest and best fellowships, grants, and awards available to support graduate study, training, research, or creative activities in the physical and earth sciences. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. Money for Graduate Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences 2005�2007. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2005.: Describes over 1,100 of the biggest and best fellowships, grants, and awards available to support graduate study, training, research, or creative activities in the social sciences. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Wood, Donna, ed. Research Centers Directory. 35th ed. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.: Guide to over 13,800 university-related and other nonprofit research organizations in a broad range of subject areas, providing information on programs, staffing, publications, and educational efforts. Includes subject, geographic, personal name, and master indexes. Published annually. URL: www.gale.com

Internet Sources

American Historical Association: Describes more than 450 organizations that grant fellowships, awards, and prizes to historians. Includes bibliography. Available online only to members of AHA.
Grants.gov: The "electronic storefront for Federal grants," organized by topic. Selecting a topic provides links to funding pages for the 26 Federal grant-making agencies, some of which support individual research projects. Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it offers users "full service electronic grant administration" with guidelines and grant applications available online.
GrantsNet: A "one-stop" resource for funding related to training in the sciences and undergraduate science education.
National Endowment for the Humanities: Supports learning in all areas of the humanities and funds research and education.
National Institutes of Health: Funds research and education in science and engineering through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
National Science Foundation: Funds research and education in science and engineering through grants, contracts and cooperative agreements.
Social Science Research Council: The SSRC offers fellowship and grant programs mostly targeting the social sciences, though many are also open to applicants from the humanities, natural sciences, and relevant professional and practitioner communities.

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Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans

Cassidy, Daniel J. The Scholarship Book: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Grants, and Loans for Undergraduates. 12th ed. New York, NY: Prentice-Hall, 2006.: Describes scholarships awarded by foundations, associations, corporations, unions, and fraternal organizations. Includes indexes by major fields of study and scholarship name, and a Quick Find index for state of residence, ethnic background, physical handicaps, and state of intended study. Book also includes CD-ROM. Published annually. URL: vig.prenhall.com
Chronicle Financial Aid Guide 2006-2007: Scholarships and Loans for High School Students, College Undergraduates, Graduates, and Adult Learners. Moravia, NY: Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc., 2006.: Information on more than 1,665 financial aid programs, offering over 400,000 awards in all fields of study, from undergraduate to postdoctoral levels. Sources include public and private organizations. Indexed by sponsoring organization and subject area. Published annually. URL: www.chronicleguidance.com
College Blue Book. 34th ed. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2006.: This six-volume set includes information on more than 4,100 institutions of higher education in both the United States and Canada, over 5,600 schools that offer occupational training, and nearly 900 institutions offering distance learning programs. Volume 5 provides an extensive listing of nearly 3,500 financial aid sources. URL: www.gale.com
College Board Guide to Getting Financial Aid 2007. New York, NY: College Board Publications, 2006.: Provides information about scholarships offered by colleges for academics, sports, artistic or musical talent, and ROTC. Also has step-by-step guides to filling out the FAFSA and other forms. URL: www.collegeboard.com
College Board Scholarship Handbook 2007. New York, NY: College Board Publications, 2006.: Descriptions of more than 2,100 scholarship, internship, and loan programs offered to undergraduates nationwide by foundations, charitable organizations, and state and federal government agencies. Published annually. URL: www.collegeboard.com
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid, 2006-2007. Washington, DC: United States Department of Education, 2006.: A comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office. Published annually in both English and Spanish. The entire guide may be downloaded via the URL: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html or request a copy by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
Getting Money for Graduate School. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 2002.: Specifically targeted for the graduate and post-graduate student, this resource identifies more than 1,000 scholarships, grants, prizes, forgivable loans and fellowships available to help pay for advanced studies. URL: www.petersons.com
Guernsey, Lisa. College.edu: On-line Resources for the Cyber-Savvy Student. Version 10.0. Alexandria, VA: Octameron Associates, 2006.: Lists recommended Web sites, with descriptions of how they are helpful to students in assessing colleges and in their search for scholarship funds. Published annually. E-mail: octameron@aol.com; URL: www.octameron.com
Leider, Anna. The A's and B's of Academic Scholarships. 25th ed. Alexandria, VA: Octameron Associates, 2005.: Describes in tabular form academic merit-based scholarships at over 1,200 colleges and universities. E-mail: octameron@aol.com; URL: www.octameron.com
Leider, Anna. Loans and Grants from Uncle Sam: Am I Eligible and for How Much? 14th ed. Alexandria, VA: Octameron Associates, 2006.: This book contains simple explanations and useful worksheets to help readers understand loans and grants offered by the U.S. government. Published annually. E-mail: octameron@aol.com; URL: www.octameron.com
Leider, Anna, and Robert Leider. Don't Miss Out: The Ambitious Student's Guide to Financial Aid. 31st ed. Alexandria, VA: Octameron Associates, 2006.: Planning guide that discusses procedures and strategies for students seeking financial aid, with tips about public and private funding sources. Special sections on academic and athletic scholarships, funding for women and minorities. E-mail: octameron@aol.com; URL: www.octameron.com
Meeting College Costs: What You Need to Know Before Your Child and Your Money Leave Home. New York, NY: College Board Publications, 2007.: This book provides insight into the application process and how aid eligibility is determined. Many worksheets are included to calculate expected eligibility for aid or financing. URL: www.collegeboard.com
Need a Lift? to Educational Opportunities, Careers, Loans, Scholarships Employment. Indianapolis, IN: American Legion, 2007.: Emphasis on scholarship opportunities for veterans and their dependents, or children of deceased or disabled veterans. Includes information on federal, state, and private sources of funding, American Legion benefit programs, and annotated bibliography. Published annually. URL: www.legion.org
Peterson's College Money Handbook 2007. 24th ed. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 2006.: Details on financial aid programs offered by over 2,100 American colleges and universities, along with general information about federal and state loan programs. Published annually. URL: www.petersons.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann, and R. David Weber. The College Student's Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding, 2005�2007. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2005.: More than 1,200 non-need-based funding programs for currently enrolled or returning students, with subject, geographic, and calendar date indexes. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. High School Senior's Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding 2005�2007. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2005.: Identifies more than 1,100 no-need funding programs available to high school seniors interested in going to college. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann. How to Find out about Financial Aid and Funding, 2003-2005. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2003.: An annotated bibliographic guide to the resources available for both undergraduate and graduate levels. Covers scholarships, grants to organizations, grants to individuals, awards or prizes, and internship opportunities. Entries indicate format of the item (Internet, electronic, or print), publisher, scope, and ordering information. A separate section describes Federal government Web sites. Indexed by title of work, author's name, publisher, geographic area, and subject. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. How to Pay for Your Degree in Agriculture Related Fields, 2004�2006. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2004.: URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. How to Pay for Your Degree in Business Related Fields, 2007�2009. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2007.: URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. How to Pay for Your Degree in Education Related Fields, 2006�2008. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. How to Pay for Your Degree in Engineering, 2006�2008. (formerly issued as RSP Funding for Engineering Students). El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2006.: URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann and R. David Weber. How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism Related Fields, 2004�2006. El Dorado Hills, CA: Reference Service Press, 2004.: URL: www.rspfunding.com
Schlachter, Gail Ann, R. David Weber, and the staff of Reference Service Press. Kaplan Scholarships, 2007 Edition. New York, NY: Simon Schuster, 2006.: Provides detailed information on more than 3,000 scholarships available to high school seniors, high school graduates, currently enrolled college students, and those returning to college after a break. URL: www.rspfunding.com
Scholarship Almanac 2005. 8th ed. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 2004.: Provides listings of the 500 most lucrative financial awards available from private organizations � foundations, clubs, corporations, religious groups, unions, veterans' groups, and more. URL: www.petersons.com
Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans: A Guide to Education-Related Financial Aid Programs for Students and Professionals. 23rd ed. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale Group, Inc., 2006.: Lists more than 5,300 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, and awards not controlled by a college or university. URL: www.gale.com
Seghers, Linda, ed. Peterson's Scholarships, Grants and Prizes 2007. 11th ed. Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 2006.: Lists more than 2,800 private sources of financial aid, as well as state-controlled grant programs. URL: www.petersons.com
Vuturo, Christopher. The Scholarship Advisor: Hundreds of Thousands of Scholarships Worth More Than $1 Billion. New York, NY: Princeton Review, 2002.: Obtain a list of scholarships worth more than $1 billion. Learn to research and find scholarships; write quality inquiry letters, personal statements and essays; techniques for interviews with scholarship committees, and how to complete an application. URL: www.princetonreview.com

Internet Sources

AFL-CIO: Connects to the AFL-CIO's Union Plus Scholarship Database that offers information on union-sponsored scholarships and aid.
College Answer: Formerly Wired Scholar, this site offers guidance on college preparation, evaluation, selection, application, and financing. Free registration is required in order to use the scholarship database.
College Board's Scholarship Search: Users can create a personal profile of educational level, talents, and background to search among 2,300 undergraduate scholarships, loans, internships, and other financial aid programs from non-college sources.
CollegeData.com: Offers Scholarship Finder, which is searchable by inputting eligibility criteria including ethnicity/heritage, religion, and area of study. Approved by the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
Cornell Graduate Fellowship Notebook: The Fellowship Notebook, compiled by the Cornell University Graduate School, offers a large searchable database of graduate fellowships from a wide variety of organizations, including fellowships specifically for women and minorities.
Fastweb.com: A scholarship search engine that prompts users to enter information about themselves, including area of study, and responds with an appropriate list of available local, national, and college-specific scholarships. Also offers information about internship programs.
Federal Student Aid: The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs, described on this Web site, are the largest source of student aid in America. The information provided is designed to assist college planning. It provides access to and information about the products and services needed throughout the financial aid process, including a link to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form.
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page: Links to funding sources such as scholarships, fellowships, and grants, some of which are focused toward those with particular needs or interests, such as the disabled, minorities, and international students.
The Foundation Center's Youth in Philanthropy-Scholarship Information: This page provides an introduction to the world of financial aid to attend U.S. schools, with special emphasis placed on scholarships and awards for youth philanthropy and community service.
Info.Gradschools.com: Provides information on a variety of fellowships available to graduate students, as well as advice and tips related to financing graduate-level education.
Petersons.com: Financial Aid: Provides help, guidance, and answers to frequently-asked questions on financial aid, as well as information on organizations that offer private and federal loans. Petersons' Scholarship Search provides information on over 1.7 million scholarships, grants, and prizes worth nearly $8 billion. (Free registration is required in order to use the database.)
Princeton Review: Provides access to a database of scholarships (free registration required) that is searchable by factors such as home state, ethnicity, religion, and disabilities.
Scholarship Resource Network Express: This site contains a database of over 8,000 programs with a distribution level of over 150,000 awards for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This database also includes student loan forgiveness programs for those who have graduated from college and need alternatives for repayment.

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Writing

Breen, Nancy, ed. 2007 Poet's Market. Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books. 2006.: Entries include contact information and submission instructions for periodicals, book publishers, and other outlets for poetry. Published annually. URL: www.writersdigest.com
Brewer, Robert, ed. 2007 Writer's Market. Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 2006.: Contains a "Contests and Awards" section listing fellowships and prizes for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, journalism, children's literature, and translation. Includes information on programs sponsored by state arts councils. Published annually. URL: www.writersdigest.com
LMP: Literary Market Place 2007: The Directory of the American Book Publishing Industry with Industry Yellow Pages. Medford, NJ: Information Today Inc., 2006.: Includes a section listing literary prizes, contests, residencies, fellowships, and grants. Published annually. URL: www.infotoday.com
Poets Writers Magazine. New York, NY: Poets Writers, Inc. URL: www.pw.org: Each issue offers a list of grants, awards, conferences, and residencies available to writers, plus a variety of articles related to being a working writer.
Sova, Kathy, and Samantha Rachel Healy, eds. Dramatists Sourcebook. 24th ed. New York: Theatre Communications Group, 2006.: Contains a "Fellowship and Grants" section listing foundations and organizations that offer funding to playwrights, composers, translators, librettists, and lyricists. Notes guidelines, application procedures, deadlines, remuneration, and frequency of these funding sources. Includes a list of sources of emergency funds for writers in severe temporary financial difficulties, the addresses and phone numbers of state arts agencies, and artists' colonies and residencies. Published biennially. E-mail: tcg@tcg.org; URL: www.tcg.org
Wright, Michael, and Christi Pyland. The Student's Guide to Playwriting Opportunities. 3rd ed. Dorset, VT: American Theatre Works, 2002.: Includes developmental programs that may have internships, fellowships, summer employment, and other opportunities of interest to student playwrights. URL: www.theatredirectories.com

Internet Sources

Americans for the Arts: Information clearinghouse that provides material on funding for individuals in all areas of the arts.
Grants and Awards Available to American Writers: With more than 1,000 listings of domestic and foreign grants, literary awards, fellowships, and residencies, this is the most comprehensive online database available to writers of all income brackets, at work in all genres, and at various levels of achievement. Available online only by subscription or with membership to the PEN American Center.
National Endowment for the Arts: Provides information on fellowships in the areas of poetry, prose, music, and the arts.
Newswise: Includes descriptions, deadlines, and contact information for more than 100 awards, grants, and fellowships in journalism.
Poets Writers Online: Contains an extensive list of upcoming deadlines for state and national poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction prizes. Also provides information on conferences and residencies for writers.
United States Artists: A fellowship program, funded by foundations and private donors, offering support to a broad array of disciplines, including literary arts (fiction, non-fiction, poetry).

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