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In addition to
seeking grants, individuals should investigate
other types of assistance such as small business
loans, government benefits programs, student
fellowships, scholarships and loans.
Foundation &
Government Grants
“As an affiliate of the
Foundation Center,
the Santa Monica Public Library maintains a core
collection of directories of grants and foundations
and provides access to Foundation Grants to Individuals Online,
the Foundation Center electronic grantseekers’
database. Foundation Grants to Individuals Online is available
only in the Main Library and librarians are happy to
assist clients with its use.
Current editions of the grants,
foundations and other financial assistance
directories are available in the Reference
Collection of the Main Library. Past editions are
often available in the circulating collection along
with other materials on writing grants.
To locate materials on grants
and foundations, check the Library online catalog,
iBistro, using these Subject searches:
Endowments Directories",
"Proposal Writing for Grants",
"Grants in Aid", and
"Research Grants Directories".
On the Web:
The
Foundation Center
in New York is a national organization that provides
education and training about grant seeking,
philanthropy, and foundations in the United States.
The web site complements the Center’s extensive
collection of print and online directories that are
available here at the Santa Monica Public Library.
The Foundation Center’s
“Getting Started for Individual Grantseekers” page includes
advice and topical resource lists for individual
grantseekers. This is a good place for
individuals to get oriented to the world of
philanthropy. The
“Guide to Fiscal
Sponsorship”
provides a detailed look at the possibilities for
individual grantseekers to affiliate with an
organization or obtain a fiscal sponsor.
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance
“a guide to grants offered by every department of
the federal government available to State and local
governments (including the District of Columbia);
federally -recognized Indian tribal governments;
Territories (and possessions) of the United States;
domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit
and nonprofit organizations and institutions;
specialized groups; and individuals. After you find
the program you want, contact the office that
administers the program and find out how to apply.”
The print directory is also available at the
Reference Desk in the Main Library.
Library Resources:
(click on a title to view the availability status or
to place a hold on the title):
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Foundation Grants to
Individuals features over 6,000 entries with current
information for individual grantseekers. The
directory also includes an extensive bibliography of
funding sources for individuals.
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Grants Register is a
comprehensive survey of awards intended for students
at or above the postgraduate level, or for those who
require further professional or advanced
professional training.
Other Titles:
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Fellowships,
Scholarships & Financial Aid:
FinAid,
the Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: Includes a
free searchable guide to student financial aid and
scholarships, financial aid calculators, and links
to financial aid forms.
FAFSA Free Application for
Student Aid.
Financial aid for students planning post-secondary
education. Site includes FAFSA forms and
information about important deadlines.
U.S. Department of Education
Financial Aid site:
The starting point for information on federal
student financial assistance, with annotated lists
of resources. Includes information on preparing for
higher education, choosing a school, applying for
admission, types of funding, and repaying loans.
Federal Student Aid, part of the Department of Education site,
concentrates on planning, selecting, and applying
for financial aid.
Library Resources:
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Directory of Financial Aids for
Women gives information about the special resources
set aside for women. Information is provided for
scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards,
prizes, internships, and financial assistance to
special population groups.
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Financial Aid for… describes
funding opportunities for specific ethnic groups.
There are volumes for African Americans, Hispanic
Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
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Foundation Grants to
Individuals features over 6,000 entries with current
information for individual grantseekers. The
directory also includes an extensive bibliography of
funding sources for individuals.
-
Grants Register is a
comprehensive survey of awards intended for students
at or above the postgraduate level, or for those who
require further professional or advanced
professional training.
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Scholarships, fellowships, and
loans provides access to over 6,000 sources of
education-related financial aid for students and
professionals at all levels of study from
undergraduate to and vocational/technical to post
doctorate and professional study.
Subject terms include
"Scholarships—Directories",
"Student Aid—Directories", and
"Associations, Institutions, etc. Charitable Contributions—Directories."
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Small
Business Loans:
On the Web:
Small Business Administration
(SBA)
Full service information on government loan and
assistance programs, financing tutorials, and more.
From the SBA “Most Frequently Requested” page:
“Please Note that the U.S. Small Business
Administration does not offer grants to start or
expand small businesses, though it does offer a wide
variety of loan programs. While the SBA does offer
some grant programs, these are generally designed to
expand and enhance organizations that provide small
business management, technical, or financial
assistance. These grants generally support
non-profit organizations, intermediary lending
institutions, and state and local governments.”
SBDC – Small Business
Development Center – Santa Monica College
This program of the Small Business Administration
offers group workshops on writing business plans,
starting a small business, SBA Loans and business
law.
In the Library: (click
on a title to view the availability status or to
place a hold on the title):
In the library catalog, for
Small Business assistance use the subject terms
"Small Business Finance",
"Business Enterprises Finance",
"Microfinance", and
"Venture Capital".
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Other
Assistance: Government Benefits
On the Web:
GovBenefits.gov
If you are need of personal
financial assistance such as Social
Security/Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid or
State Social Services, you can find help here.
GovBenefits.gov is a partnership of government
organizations working together to provide a portal
offering confidential, free, online benefit
information that helps citizens determine their
potential eligibility.
Library Resources:
For other types of Government
benefits use the subject terms “Economic Assistance,
Domestic.”
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