Research Guides: Grant Writing for Arts: Overview

Recommended Books & Journals

American Art Directory
A yearly publication covering art museums, arts centers, and art educational institutions related to the artistic community in the United States.
Foundation Grants to Individuals by Claire Charles (Editor)
Call Number: AS911.A2 F67 2015

Publication Date: 2015

The most comprehensive directory available of private grantmakers, public charities and corporate giving programs in the United States that provide financial assistance to individuals.
Guide to Getting Arts Grants by Ellen Liberatori
Call Number: NX705.5.U6 L53 2006

Publication Date: 2006

Hands-on examples and how-to exercises are provided for every situation: from creating artists' statements, to writing letters, fellowship applications, and arts-organization applications, to being ready for that all-important site visit.

Foundation Directory Online
Contains information about the largest 10,000 public and private grantmakers in the U.S. and links to foundation web sites for finding funding. Give information here specific to people looking for arts grants. Why use this?
GuideStar Pro
Basic data on non-profit organizations, including foundations, from their IRS 990 tax forms. Information typically given is the purpose of the foundation & annual budget.
SPIN : Sponsored Programs Information Network
A funding opportunities database designed to provide up-to-date information on current federal, non-federal, and international funding opportunities.

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