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Special Fields and Population Groups

Both print and online resources are important in grant development. The resources listed here are a few of the print materials available in the Libraries' collection that provide grant information on specific fields and population groups.

The Big Book of Minority Opportunities: The Directory of Special Programs for Minority Group Members. Garrett Park, MD: Garrett Park Press, 1995-.
HUNT REF-1 331.702 D598A
This directory lists special programs and opportunities for Asians, Blacks, Latinos and Native Americans, and includes regional, state and federal programs, as well as a listing of minority-centered colleges. It is useful for undergraduates, graduates, PhD and post-doctoral students.

Schlacter, Gail, ed. Directory of Financial Aids for Women. 2nd ed. Los Angeles: Reference Service Press, 1997-99.
HUNT REF-1 378.3 D5982
This book describes more than 1000 professional and vocational scholarships, fellowships, grants, loans, awards and internships. It covers programs available to women on the undergraduate through PhD level, with special emphasis on education, research, travel, training, career development, and innovative effort. The directory is indexed by recipient names, geographical location and subject.

Directory of Grants in the Humanities. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1986- (Annual).
HUNT REF-1 378.3 D59862
This directory lists 3,484 funding programs that fund research, travel, internships, fellowships, dissertation support, conferences, exhibitions and performances in the U.S. and Canada. Areas funded include history, literature, philosophy, religion, language, anthropology, music, fine and performing arts, and more.

Directory of Special Programs for Minority Group Members. Garrett Park, MD: Garrett Park Press, 1990.
HUNT REF-1 331.702 D598
This directory announces opportunities, scholarships and fellowships for minorities. It includes a listing of federal employment programs, job training and business assistance and college and university awards.

Barilleaux, Claude and Alexis Teitz Gersumky. Foundation Grants to Individuals. 4th ed. New York Foundation Center, 1988.
HUNT REF-1 378.3 F7712f4
This publication describes foundations, their preferences, their officers, application procedures and deadlines. It discusses federal sources and contains a literature review on grantsmanship. Coverage includes all the arts and humanities disciplines. (Note: Some information, such as personnel or contact person, may be dated.)

National Science Foundation. Grants and Awards for Fiscal Year. National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C.: The Foundation. 1963- (Annual).
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This document lists all NSF program grants awarded during the year. The awards are arranged by state or country and then by institution. See Also Grants and Awards for an online listing of NSF-funded projects from 1989-present.

American Historical Association. Grants and Fellowships of Interest to Historians. Washington, American Historical Association, Institutional Services Program, 1983- (Annual).
HUNT REF-1 378.3 G7644
This guide covers about 200 funding sources, such as university centers, international, federal, state and local organizations. Prizes, awards, fellowships and grants are available to undergraduates, graduates, doctoral students and scholars.

The Foundation Center. Grant$ for Film, Media & Communications. New York: The Foundation Center, 1992/93.
HUNT FA-REF-4 361.7 G7612
This directory covers grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad for film, video, documentaries, radio, television, communications technology, printing, publishing and journalism. It also includes policy research and censorship issues.

Money for Graduate Students in the Humanities. San Carlos, CA: Reference Service Press, 1996-.
HUNT REF-1 378.3 M742
This guide provides information on fellowships, grants, awards, loans and other funding available for graduates and, in many cases, undergraduates. There are six useful indices for quick referencing, by such characteristics as program title, residency, tenability and subject.

Money for Graduate Students in the Social Sciences. San Carlos, CA: Reference Service Press, 1996-.
HUNT REF-1 378.3 M7422
This publication offers information on grants, scholarships and special programs for undergraduate, graduate, PhD and post-doctoral students in the social science disciplines.