The Center's director of grants processing, Rebecca MacLean commented: "This CD-ROM represents an entirely new set of the most recent grants on record for the largest U.S. foundations. Plus, this year we were able to expand the number of searchable subject terms in order to reflect growing interest in certain areas. Some examples of the 23 new terms that we added include: American Studies, Breast Cancer, Campaign Finance Reform, Disasters, 9/11/01, End of Life Care, International Terrorism, Journalism School/Education, Parkinson's Disease, Patients' Rights, Public Health, Bioterrorism, and several others."
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 | · recipient city | · subjects |
| · grant amount | · recipient name | · text search |
| · grantmaker name | · recipient state | · types of support |
| · grantmaker state | · recipient type | · year authorized
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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 its 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 3.0 is priced at $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 the Center's Web site at www.foundationcenter.org/marketplace; or by mailing orders to the Foundation Center, Dept. NR15, 79 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003-3076.
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