We have observed that Federal government websites have been changing more frequently than usual. If the linked website does not provide the information you were expecting, our reference librarians are happy to help you get to the best available information.
Web Sites: General Resources
- Assistance Listings"As an entity looking for federal assistance, you can conduct your preliminary planning using SAM. Browse assistance listings across all government agencies to form a “big picture” of your funding options."
- Ford Foundation: GrantsProvides grants and fellowships for a variety of issues, including Democratic and Accountable Government; Economic Fairness; Education; Freedom of Expression; Human Rights; Gender, Sexuality and Reproductive Justice; Metropolitan Opportunity; and Sustainable Development.
- W.K. Kellogg FoundationW.K. Kellogg Foundation "works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their full potential in school, work and life." Click on 'Grants/Investments' and 'Resource' drop down menus.
- CandidThe Foundation Center and GuideStar have combined to establish this new 501(c)3 nonprofit.
- Grantseeker resources: funder data, nonprofit skills training, and more. Click on the Candid option to search for non-profit information.
- Foundation Directory Online Professional and Foundation Grants to Individuals are only available in person at the Central Branch of the Boston Public Library.
- Fulbright Scholar ProgramThe Fulbright Scholar Program provides international teaching and/or research grants to U.S. faculty and experienced professionals.
- The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation"Often characterized as 'midcareer' awards, Guggenheim Fellowships are intended for men and women who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts."
- Smithsonian Fellowship OpportunitiesInformation about fellowships through the Institution as well as other fellowship opportunities.
Web Sites: Business/Human Resources
- SHRM FoundationAffiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management, the SHRM Foundation empowers HR professionals to build inclusive organizations where all employees thrive and organizations achieve success.
Click on 'Get Involved' in order to see Scholarships, Grants, and Awards.
Web Sites: Education
- U.S. Department of Education: Grants & ContractsIncludes information on applying for and managing grants.
Web Sites: Nursing
- Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityFor information about grant opportunities, select Funding & Grants from the top menu. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
- National League for NursingFrom the Quick Links drop down menus, select Education and Assessments to access Grants and Scholarships.
- National Institute of Nursing ResearchFrom the menu, select 'Research & Funding'. Extramural and Intramural research are supported by NINR. The Extramural Research Program supports the work of scientists in universities, teaching hospitals, and other organizations outside NINR. The Intramural Research Program supports scientists at NINR on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD.
- Sigma Theta Tau InternationalThe honors society for nursing. Search for 'Grants' on the homepage for details about their programs.
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Web Sites: Humanities
Web Sites: Science
- Office of Extramural Research (OER): GrantsSelect About Grants for Grant Process Overview and How to Apply. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH