With over 2,500 foundations, corporate direct giving programs, and public charities covered, this volume offers fundraisers in the field an excellent opportunity to increase their funding base. Imagine how many hours you will cut from your research time by having, in a single convenient volume, a list of grantmakers already comitted to your field. The grantmakers covered have supported community improvement projects, economic development, business promotion (including chambers of commerce), community funds and federated giving programs, community service clubs, housing development, construction and rehabilitation; low-cost housing and homeless shelters; employment and vocational training and more.

The National Guide is designed to help you get the facts you need to bolster your target list of funding prospects. Entries feature crucial information: address and contact names, giving interest statements, current financial data, key personnel, application guidelines, and, in many cases, examples of recently awarded grants - 8,000+ grant descriptions provide an insight into foundation funding priorities. Indexes help you find the most appropriate funders by subject field, geographic area and type of support. (Publisher's catalog)