Book Description

"A Guide to Proposal Planning at the front of the book is a gem -- a concise 14-page summary of finely honed advice on how to plan and write the proposal". -- Choice This newly updated guide makes it easy and affordable for local organizations and individuals to locate funding sources that support community programs and projects. Citizen groups, government agencies, nonprofit groups, community foundations and trusts, and individuals all can use this guide to access the most up-to-date information on money currently available from nearly 2,000 funding sources, including 300 entries new to this edition. The guide describes funding for special school programs, health care, business development, civic affairs, and arts and humanities projects. Programs listed also include funding for capital construction projects, equipment acquisitions, travel grants, cultural outreach, and general operating support for existing organizations. Whatever the needs of the community, whether social and human services or "bricks and mortar" programs, accurate and comprehensive data can be found in Funding Sources for Community and Economic Development.