Online Resources for Grant Seekers Resource Guides, Subject Catalogs, Magazines and Other Sources
Federal Web Locator http://www.law.vill.edu/Fed-Agency/fedwebloc.html
Describing itself as "Federal Government at your fingertips", the
Federal Web Locator is a one step shopping point for federal
government information on the World Wide Web. It provides links
to the various branches of government, as well as to federal grant
making agencies.
Fellowship and Grant Information http://www.pitt.edu/~fasgrad/fellowships.html
The FAS Office of Graduate Studies makes a number of resources
available to graduate students looking for funding. It sites specific
programs as well as other outside grant searches.
Grant Getter's Guide to the Internet http://gopher.uidaho.edu:70/1s/e-pubs/grant
This site is a gopher set up by the University of Idaho with links to
various forms of federal assistance.
Grant Related Web Sites
http://www.rahul.net/kendric/websites.html
This page includes not only a link to a grant writing tutorial, but
also to federal funding pages, Research Agencies and more
specifically, to the NEH, NIH, NSF and Fulbright Grants.
GrantsWeb
http://infoserv.rttonet.psu.edu/gweb.htm#announce
The Grants Management Calendar contains current information
about various grant related professional associations and their
meetings and other events.
Philanthropy Links
http://www.duke.edu/~ptavern/Pete.Philanthropic.html
This URL provides Philanthropy Links broken down by type of
funding agency: Foundations, Press, Corporate/Business,
Government Resources, Nonprofits/Charities, Organizations,
Research Resources, and Educational Programs. It offers the Best
of the Web Nonprofits page as well as descriptions of the above
listed agencies.
Resources for Grant Writers
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~trinket/Resources_for_Grant.html
Resources for Grant Writers includes links and information to
support grant writers as they seek ways to find out about grant
opportunities and the grant writing process. It provides links to
servers and to specific grant opportunities and listings.
Private Organizations and Associations
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/resprog.html
The American Cancer Society Home Page contains information
about the ACS Extramural Research Program, Administrative
Organization, types of grants offered, application deadlines and
scientific program directors.
American Chemical Society - PRF
http://www.acs.org/acsgen/prf/grant.htm
Contains descriptive information about the Petroleum Research
Fund and ACS-PRF Grants, Summer Fellowships, Scientific
Education Grants, and contact information including an e-mail
request form.
American Heart Association
gopher://gopher.amhrt.org
This site provides information about the American Heart
Association and its gopher as well as A.H.A. opportunities.
Various and sundry other information is included, from conferences
& meetings to biostatical information.
AT&T Foundation
http://www.att.com/foundation
The AT&T Foundation Home Page provides a Foundation Report,
including a link to Information for Grantseekers and AT&T
Foundation Guidelines.
Council on Foundations, The
http://www.cof.org
Home page for the COF, an association of foundations and
corporation foundations, serves the public good by promoting and
enhancing effective and responsible philanthropy. Also includes the
most current issue of Foundation News and Commentary magazine.
CIEE - Council for International Educational Exchange
http://www.ciee.org/#northamerica
A direct link to the contact information for the Council on
International Exchange Offices located in Asia.
Carnegie Corporation of New York
http://www.carnegie.org/carnegie
Includes general information about the foundation, the
corporation's programs, how to submit a proposal, grant
restrictions, operating programs of the corporation, recent
publications, other Carnegie Organizations, contacts, Carnegie
Corporation & Other Foundation and Nonprofit Resources.
Dana (Charles A.) Foundation, The
http://www.dana.org/
The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation with
grant programs in health and education and operating programs of
awards and public affairs. Information on grant making, awards,
publications and What's New.
Getty (J. Paul) Trust
http://www.ahip.getty.edu/
The Getty Art History Information Program, New Initiatives, AHIP
Projects, AHIP publications, searchable databases, AHP news and
other resources are listed on the Getty Trust Web page.
Glenn Foundation for Medical Research, The
http://www.glenn.deco.net/
Contains information on Foundation Programs, Aging Resource
Links and Feedback.
Guggenheim (John Simon) Foundation
http://gf.org
This web server provides fellowship information for advanced
professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences,
humanities, creative arts) except the performing arts. Fellowships
are not available for students. Also listed are Contact Information
and Application Forms.
IBS - Institute for Baltic States
http://www.ibs.ee/dollar/index.html
The IBS provides links to Information Sources such as the
Foundation Center or IREX information. Included also are Guides
for finding information.
IREX - International Research and Exchanges Board
http://www.irex.org
IREX is a nonprofit organization set up to administer academic and
research exchanges between the United States and the Soviet
Union. Its Web Page sites Programs and Resources and provides
links to those listings.
Irvine Health Foundation, The
http://www.ihf.org/
The Irvine Health Foundation is an independent, non-profit
grantmaking foundation that provides sponsorship, promotion and
support for educational research and service activities related to
health care in the Orange County community. Included also are
links to the Mission Statement, Foundation Q&A, How to Apply
for a Grant, and links to other sites.
Johnson (Robert Wood) Foundation
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/rw
The Johnson Foundation web page lists links to its Mission and
Board of Trustees, The Founder, The Chairman's Statement, and
The President's Message: Cost Containment. Goals Update Links,
Past Activities, Grants and financial statements are also included.
Lucas (George) Educational Foundation, The
http://glef.org
The George Lucas Educational Foundation promotes innovative
efforts to improve education so all students will be prepared to live
and work in an increasingly complex world. Its web page includes
contact information, subscription information for Eutopia (the
Foundation Newsletter) and a complete statement of the G.L.E.F.'s
mission.
MacArthur (John D and Catherine T) Foundation
gopher://gopher.macfdn.org
Gopher menu highlighting conferences and events, other gopher
and information services and resource discovery tools.
Mitsubishi Electronic America Foundation
http://www.hri.com/MEA/meafhome.html
Includes a descriptive passage on the mission of the Foundation as
well as a listing of links to National Grants for 1994-1995. Officers
and Directors are sited.
NCURA
http://softlib.rice.edu/ncura/
National Council of University Research Administrators provides
grant-writing information, access to many online services and federal and private resources.
National Network of Grantmakers -- Common Application Form
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/nng.html
To save time and effort in the grant application process, the
National Network of Grantmakers has developed this common
application form. The address from which to request this form is
supplied, as well as a list of strategies for successful grantseeking.
Packard (David and Lucile) Foundation, The
http://www.packfound.org/packhome.htm
Includes an introduction to the Packard Foundation, 1995 Program
Deadlines and the 1994 Annual Report.
Rockefeller Brothers Fund, The
http://www.rbf.org/rbf/
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is a private, grantmaking foundation
located in New York City. Links to information on the foundation
are provided on this web page.
SRA - Society of Research Administrators
http://web.fie.com/cws/sra/sra.htm
Contains membership information as well as the Member's Home
Page and Log On Help.
Sega Foundation
http://www.seagoa.com/inside/foundation/
Links to programs, upcoming events, grant application process, and
grant list/descriptions. A search function is provided.
Sloan (Alfred P) Foundation
http://www.sloan.org/
Contains a sampling of Sloan Foundation's activities of interest to
the electronic community, such as a listing of the main interests and
programs of the Foundation: Science & Technology; Standard of
Living, Competitiveness, & Economics; Education & Careers in
Science & Technology; and Selected National Issues.
Wellspring Foundation
http://www.isp.net/Wellspring/index.html
The history and mission of the Wellspring Foundation are
examined, as well as the types of support it provides. Included are
links to Guidelines, Grant Programs & 1994 Awards, Inquiry
Submission Form and Related Sites on the Web.
Whitaker Foundation
http://fairway.ecn.purdue.edu/bme/whitaker/
The Whitaker Foundation Home Page contains information about
the Foundation and how to apply for a grant. Program
Announcements are also included.
Government (Federal and State) Agencies
APRA - Advanced Research Projects Agency
http://www.apra.mil/
Gives information on the ARPA, part of the Department of
Defense. Headings include ARPA: Past, Present & Future; ARPA
mission, recent agreements signed; ARPA testimony and
organization.
Code of Federal Regulations
http://www.pls.com:8001/his/cfr.html
An experimental server set up to demonstrate the potential for
making the CFR available to the public at no charge. A search
function is included.
FAR Jump Station
http://procure.msfc.nasa.gov/fedproc/home.html
The FAR Jump Station is your link to federal acquisitions on the
Internet, broken down by departments of the Executive Branch and
Independent Agencies of the Executive Branch. Listed also are
links to Federal Acquisition Regulations & Related Information,
Small Business Assistance, Electronic Commerce in the Federal
Arena, Streamlining Federal Acquisitions and links to other Federal
Government Destinations.
Federal Register (GPO Version)
http://thorplus.lib.purdue.edu/gpo
This web page allows the user to select the WAIS databases
required for search: Congressional Bills, Congressional Record
Index, Congressional Record, Federal Register, General
Accounting Office, History of Bills, Public Laws, Unified Agenda,
and United States Code.
Federal Register On-Line
http://www.istech.com/tore-fr.html
A Text-Optimal Retrieval Engine of the Federal Register System.
Designed so that users can quickly and effortlessly find information
in daily entries of the Federal Register, thus eliminating the need to
peruse and maintain large amounts of paper documentation. A
quick tutorial guide is provided.
NAS - National Academy of Sciences
http://www.nas.edu
The NAS home page provides links to the National Academy of
Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine,
and the National Research Council, complete with information
about each and a "what's new" section for each. Program
Activities and other information sources are also linked.
NASA Information Services
http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/NASA_homepage.html
A general home page for the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration with links to its divisions and programs as well as a
question and answer section.
NEH - National Endowment for the Humanities
http://ns1.neh.fed.us
Home Page for the National Endowment for the Humanities and its
programs.
NIH - National Institutes of Health
http://www.nih.gov
The National Institute of Health Home Page, complete with links to
News & Events, "What's New", Health Information, Grants and
Contracts, Scientific Resources, and Institutes and Offices.
NSF - National Science Foundation
http://www.nsf.gov
The National Science Foundation Home Page provides links to
NSF Focus Areas, the NSF World of Science and Engineering,
News of Interest, a Program Overview, Organization and Staff,
Program Deadlines, Grants/Funding/Program Areas, Information
and Publications, and External Links.
NSF Survey of Expenditures at Universities and Colleges
http://www.qrc.com/nsf/srs/rdexp/start.htm
The NSF Survey of Scientific and Engineering Expenditures at
Universities and Colleges collects data annually on scientific and
engineering research and development expenditures at the nation's
universities and colleges. Links to Publications, Data Tables and
Data Files are provided, as well as to Methodology & Additional
Information.
ONR - Office of Naval Research
http://www.onr.navy.mil
The Office of Naval Research coordinates, executes, and promotes
the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and
Marine Corps through universities, government laboratories, and
nonprofit organizations. It provides technical advice to the Chief of
Naval Operations and the Security of the Navy, works with industry
to improve technology manufacturing processes while reducing
fleet costs, and fosters continuing academic interest in naval
relevant science from the high school through post-doctoral levels.
Its Home Page provides links to points of interest at ONR and
Navy Research, Development, Test and Engineering Activities.
Small Business Administration
gopher://www.sbaonline.sba.gov
On the Small Business Administration gopher, the user will find
many files detailing the SBA Programs and the many services SBA
has to offer the public and the Small Business Community. There
are also many lists of valuable sources of information and training
aids.
Smithsonian Institution - Fellowships and Internships
http://www.si.edu/youandsi/ofgfel.htm
Research and study opportunities at the Smithsonian Institute. The
Smithsonian Institute offers fellowships and internships for research
and study in fields which are actively pursued by museums and
research organizations of the institution.
THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
http://www.gnn.com/gnn/wic/govt.51.html
THOMAS is a Library of Congress server devoted to information
on the U.S. Congress.
U.S. Aid for International Development
gopher://gopher.info.usaid.gov
The U.S. Agency for International Development gopher server is
intended to facilitate the distribution of USAID information to the
public. The USAID is an independent government agency that
conducts foreign assistance and humanitarian aid to advance the
political and economic interests of the United States.
U.S. Army
http://www.army.mil
The United States Army Home Page provides links to the Army
Mission as well as to other Federal Web sites. The user can search
for information by organization name or by subject.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
gopher://gopher.ars-grin.gov
The NGRP gopher server provides germplasm information about
plants, animals microbes and insects within the National Genetic
Resources Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Agricultural Research Service. In addition, connections to other
biological gopher servers around the world are provided.
U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.doc.gov
The Department of Commerce Home Page provides links to the
USDOC Agencies, a commerce information locator service, DOC
commerce on-line information services and a connection to the
White House WWW server.
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov
The USDE Home Page links the user to such information as
Programs and Services, Guides, Publications and Products, other
sites, and what one should know about USDE grants.
U.S. Government Information Sources (Web)
http://iridium.nttc.edu/gov_res.html
The U.S. Government Information Sources Web Page provides
links to all Federal Agencies as well as other related government
resources. A Government Resource search device is included.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
http://www.uspto.gov
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Home Page provides
general patent and trademark information as well as current
announcements, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Services and
Information and links to other Internet resources.
USIA - United States Information Agency
http://www.usia.gov
Contains Fast Facts about the US Information Agency's mission,
people, budget, exchange activities, broadcasting, information
programs, US-NIS exchanges, East European initiatives, research
and media reaction, history and authority (law). Education and
Cultural Exchanges are also explored.
