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1.   What you need to know to apply to the National Endowment for the Arts [video recording]. Washington, DC: Foundation Center--Washington DC. 2008. 1:01:24 minutes.

Abstract: Amy Stolls, literature program officer at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), discusses NEA programs for individuals and nonprofits and common mistakes that are made when individuals apply. Includes tips on how to make a proposal stand out.

Subject/descriptor: National Endowment for the Arts;  Arts--grants;  Arts;  Individual grants and grantseekers;  Proposal development
Location: Internet

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2.   Liberatori, Ellen. Guide to getting arts grants. New York, NY: Allworth Press. 2006. ix, 261 p.

Abstract: The handbook 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. Includes a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Call Number: 202 LIB
Subject/descriptor: Individual grants and grantseekers;  Arts--grants;  Proposal development--handbooks, manuals, etc.
Location: New York;  DC;  Cleveland;  San Francisco;  Atlanta

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3.   Chapin, Paul G. Research projects and research proposals : a guide for scientists seeking funding. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. 2004. xvi, 154 p.

Abstract: Directed to scientists who wish to design and write proposals for funding agencies. Includes project planning, information about specific government funders (as well as more general recommendations about researching private foundations), and grants management. With glossary and index.

Call Number: 280 CHA
Subject/descriptor: Individual grants and grantseekers;  Science;  Proposal development--handbooks, manuals, etc.;  Research
Location: New York;  DC;  Cleveland;  San Francisco;  Atlanta

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4.   Dillehay, James. Directory of grants for crafts and how to write a winning proposal. Torreon, NM: Warm Snow Publishers. 2000. 216 p.

Abstract: Explains how individuals can research government and foundation grants for crafts projects. Listings of potential funders can be found in the appendices. Indexed.

Call Number: 204 DIL
Subject/descriptor: Individual grants and grantseekers;  Crafts
Location: New York;  DC;  Cleveland;  San Francisco;  Atlanta

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5.   Morth, Margaret (ed.);  Collins, Sarah (ed.) The Foundation Center's user-friendly guide : a grantseeker's guide to resources. [4th ed.] New York, NY: Foundation Center. 1996. 42 p.

Abstract: Primer introduces novice grant seekers to funding resources and the fundamentals of identifying appropriate funders. Answers the ten most commonly asked questions of grantseekers: how to begin the search process; how to secure tax exemption; how to find out about grants for a specific subject or field of interest; how to discover more about grantmakers in a specific city, state or region; where to find further information on foundations; what types of organizations grantmakers fund and the types of grants available; the types of information grantmakers provide about themselves; grants for individuals; proposal development; and what information is available electronically. Includes annotated bibliographies, hints for using Foundation Center publications, and a glossary.

Call Number: 740 MAR USE
Subject/descriptor: Nonprofit organizations--grantsmanship;  Nonprofit organizations--grantsmanship--bibliographies;  Fundraising--handbooks, manuals, etc.;  Proposal development--handbooks, manuals, etc.;  Individual grants and grantseekers
Location: New York;  DC;  Cleveland;  San Francisco;  Atlanta

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6.   Coleman, William Emmet. Grants in the humanities : a scholar's guide to funding sources. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers. 1984. vii, 175 p.

Abstract: Informative guide for the humanist scholar seeking grant support for research. Begins with introductions to the art of grantsmanship and proposal writing (with a sample proposal and sample budget). Appendixes list 197 grant programs (including listings of many foreign study centers for scholars doing research abroad), providing the name of the program and type of aid (financial or facilities), the purpose of the program, the number of awards bestowed, the amount of support (or types of facilities) offered, eligibility conditions, duration, deadline, and address and telephone number for inquiries.

Subject/descriptor: Humanities--grants--directories;  Individual grants and grantseekers;  Proposal development

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