New Release from the Foundation Center—The Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM, Version 2.0 (press release)

New York, N.Y., November 12, 2001—The Foundation Center's annual Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM is due for release in early December 2001.This unique fundraising tool enables researchers to quickly search through an authoritative database of over 100,000 grants of $10,000 or more awarded by the largest 1,000 U.S. foundations. The Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM helps grantseekers quickly discover potential funders based on the grants they have already made, often the surest indication of a foundation's funding priorities.

Powerful Search Engine Reduces Research Time The CD-ROM's high-speed search capability allows users to select multiple criteria and generate results lists within seconds, choosing from up to twelve different search field options:

geographic focus

grant amount

grantmaker name
grantmaker state
recipient city

recipient name

recipient state
recipient type

subjects

text search

types of support
year authorized

The Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM database features accurate and vital information in each grant record, including current data on the recipient organization and the purpose of the grant; the amount of the grant and when it was awarded; and in the majority of records, a description of the grant. Each record also includes important data on the foundation that awarded the grant, such as the foundation's geographic focus and it's name and address,as well as contact names, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses and Web site links when available.

Value-Added Features The Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM features a number of customization tools that help users to organize and record the information obtained during their searches. Users have a range of flexible printing and saving options as well as the ability to mark records and save their search strategies for future access. There is also a searchable notepad feature that can be used to create personalized notes appended to grant records. Special tools further enhance its use for funding research, including: a printed User Guide that outlines basic usage and installation instructions; a Help feature that describes the features, functionality, and contents of the database; a search tutorial with real-life scenarios; a glossary that defines foundation types of support terms; links to a special Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM home page at the Center's Web site that guides users to further resources for their funding research; and ane-mail address for technical support from Foundation Center staff.

System Requirements Recommended system requirements for The Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM are a Pentium-class computer with at least 16 MB of RAM; CD-ROM drive VGA monitor with 256 colors; and Windows 2000™, Windows 98™, Windows 95™, or Windows NT™. Internet access and Netscape's Navigator or Communicator browser or Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser are required to access Web links.

Ordering Information The single-user version of The Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM, Version 2.0 is priced at only $165. (For information about Local Area Network options and prices, please call 1-800-478-4661.) For all orders, $5.50 should be added for shipping and handling. Checks should be made payable to the Foundation Center in U.S. dollars only. Orders for The Foundation Grants Index on CD-ROM may also be charged with VISA, MasterCard, or American Express by calling1-800-424-9836; by faxing requests (with return address and credit card number) to 212-807-3691; by visiting our Web site at www.foundationcenter.org/marketplace; or by mailing orders to the Foundation Center, Dept. NO17, 79 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003-3076.

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