Funding Information

When seeking sources of funding, grant-writing information may be helpful:  

• The "Proposal Writer's Guide" by the University of Michigan
• The Foundation Center's Proposal Writing Short Course

Funding Opportunities

• The Grant Advisor Plus
• Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for many Federal grants.
• The Federal Register (FR) is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations. 
• GrantsNet is a free funding service that specializes in training in the biomedical sciences and undergraduate science education.
• The Foundation Center provides information about Foundations.
• The University of Montana's University Grant Program (UGP)

Sample agency/organization links

• Federal
• Non-Federal and State
• International Opportunities (Additional international opportunities may be found through UM's Office of International Programs)

Mansfield Library Resources

Since the Spring of 1993, the Mansfield Library has been a member of The Foundation Center's Cooperating Collections Network. As such, a core collection of current information on private and corporate philanthropy has been developed and is housed withing the Library.  It can be found by searching the Library catalog for the keywords 'foundation center' or by visiting the Library and using the Foundation Center Database.

In addition to learning about funding sources and identifying foundation grants available in given subject areas, the library has developed online resources aimed at scholarships and financial assistance.