National Science Foundation (NSF): Emphasis on the physical and biological sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology; few in the social and behavioral sciences.
County of San Diego, Office of Resource Development. Subscribe to free mailing list to receive funding opportunities by e-mail to Lisa.Snowden@sdcounty.ca.gov
Offers information on the organization and federal, state, and local governmental budgets.
Philanthropic Resources
Annual Register of Grant Support A Directory of Funding Sources 2003. 36th Edition. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc., 2002. Contains information about major grant sources, public and private. Grossmont College LRC copy call number: REF/LB/2338/A66/2003 Contains information about major grant sources, public and private.
The Chronicle of Higher Education. Publication devoted exclusively to all postsecondary education; includes notice of major grants available. Hard copy available in the Grossmont College LRC periodicals section. Online access via EBSCO Host on the Library page of the Grossmont College website.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Publication devoted exclusively to private philanthropy; same publisher/format as The Chronicle of Higher Education. Current issue available free online; past issues require subscription.
The Foundation Center: New York City-based organization offering information about major private foundations, including grants to individuals and organizations.
Major corporations usually have foundations that are open to solicitations for projects, especially in the areas where they operate. Some have special projects they favor. Examples: QUALCOMM, Target Foundation
Professional organizations occasionally offer grants for projects headed by members. Example: The American Association of Community Colleges has Microsoft funds available for development of connections between local industries and colleges.
Important Grant Websites
