Research Guides: PA 802-Grant Writing for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (UNH Manchester): Sources on the Web

Online Grant Writing Resources

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives.
Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy (USC)
The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy promotes more effective philanthropy and strengthens the nonprofit sector through research that informs philanthropic decision-making and public policy to advance community problem solving.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DonorSearch
DonorSearch was founded in 2007 with one goal: to provide more accurate, more comprehensive, more actionable data to help nonprofits of all types achieve better fundraising and outreach results.
Forum of Regional Associaions of Grantmakers
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers is a membership association of the nation’s largest regional associations of grantmakers, and promotes expanded, effective philanthropy by enhancing the capacity of regional associations of grantmakers.
Foundation Center Online
Established in 1956, Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide.
FundsNet Services
Since 1996 Fundsnet Services has provided resources information about grants, fundraising, philanthropy, foundations and 501(c)(3) non-profits organizations to those in need of funding and research for their their philanthropic efforts and missions.
GrantCraft
This site offers guides, cases, videos, and more on a wide range of grantmaking topics. Many materials are downloadable at no cost after free registration.
Grant Proposal Guide
From the National Science Foundation.
Grants Learning Center
From Grants.gov, includes user guides, checklists, and tutorials.
Guide for Writing a Funding Proposal
From S. Joseph Levine, Ph.D., Michigan State University
LearnPhilanthropy
From the start, LearnPhilanthropy was envisioned as a hub for grantmaker learning, built by and for professionals working in the field. By strengthening grantmaker learning, our goal is to increase the effectiveness and impact of philanthropy.
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (Indiana University)
The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is the world’s first school dedicated solely to the study and teaching of philanthropy.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation.
RFPs from Philanthropy News Digest
Philanthropy News Digest publishes RFPs and notices of awards as a free service for U.S.-based grant-making organizations and nonprofits.
UNH Office of Sponsored Research
Writing a Successful Grant Proposal
From the Minnesota Council on Foundations, this guide provides an "overview of the key components of a grant proposal with tips on how to present your case effectively."

Financial Aid Resources on the Web

Federal Student Aid
Information on types of aid, eligibility, applying for aid, and repaying loans, from the US Dept. of Education
FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid)
General guide to federal financial aid programs. Also enables you to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid online.
New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE)
Consumer guide to general information about New England colleges and tuition reductions for New England residents who study certain majors - not available at public colleges in their home state - at public colleges and universities in other New England states (see Tuition Break)
FinAId
General guides to financial aid and links to free scholarship search sites

NH Student Resources on the Web

NHHEAF Network Organization: General guide to financial aid information and scholarships available to NH students.

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: General guide to financial aid distributed by the NH Charitable Foundation.

Evaluating Websites

Web Evaluation Criteria
Questions to ask youself about websites.

Remember to evaluate any website you use in your paper very carefully. The following resources can help you think critically about websites.