Resources for Finding and Writing Grants

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OSU Subscription Resources

Illinois Researcher Information Service (IRIS)
The IRIS Database contains records on over 8,600 federal and private funding opportunities in all fields, from agriculture to zoology. The database is updated daily, and every record in the database is reviewed and edited at least once a year.

Additional Online Resources

Federal Government

Individual Government Agencies

Foundation Information

Grant Information Portals

Online Publications

Additional resources

Print Resources at the Valley Library

General

  • Annual Register of Grant Support
    Ref LB 2338 .A5
    Non-repayable support for individuals and institutions from government agencies, public and private foundations, corporations, community trusts, unions, associations, and special interest organizations. Covers academic and scientific research, project development, travel and exchange programs, in-service training, competition/awards, and equipment grants. Indexed by subject and geographical location.
  • Directory of Research Grants
    Ref LB2338 D57.
    Support for research projects from federal agencies, private foundations, corporations, professional organizations, some state and foreign governments. Preface has information on submitting proposals.
  • The Grants Register
    Ref LB2338 .G7.
    Geared to students and scholars at or above the graduate level and or those who require further professional or advanced vocational training. Lists assistance from government agencies, international/national/private organizations. Includes scholarships, fellowships, research grants, exchange opportunities, travel grants, vacation-study grants, grants-in-aid, grants for artistic/scientific projects, competitions, honoraria, prizes, awards. Subject index in front.
  • The Foundation Directory
    Ref AS 911.A2 F6
    Current data on the U.S. funders with assets of at least $2 million or who distribute $200,000 or more in grants annually. Includes information on more than 7,900 major foundations. Arranged by state; indexed by program area and by individual administrators, donors, and trustees.
  • The Foundation Directory, Part 2
    Ref AS 911.A2 F652
    Current data on over 5000 mid-sized foundations with assets between $1 million and $2 million or annual grant programs of between $50,000 and $200,000.

Education

  • National guide to funding for elementary and secondary education, 5th Ed.
    LC243.N28 1999
    Provides a descriptive directory of funding agencies and indexes that cover donors, geographic access, types of support, subject area and alphabetic access.
  • The complete grants sourcebook for higher education, 3rd Ed.
    Ref LB2336.B38 1995
    Information on the process of writing successful grant applications as well as a directory of funding sources and indexes by subject, state, etc.
  • The first-time grantwriter's guide to success
    LC243.A1 K56 2002
  • Grant writing in higher education: a step-by-step guide
    LC241.H46 2004
  • Finding funding: grantwriting from start to finish, including project management and Internet use
    LB2825.F522 2001
  • The principal's guide to winning grants
    LC243.A1 B36 1999
  • Simplified grantwriting
    LC241.B87 2002
  • Designing successful grant proposals
    LB2342.O75 2002eb -- An electronic book

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