The Foundation Center publishes a number of directories that focus on the major funders in specific subject areas. These subject directories combine descriptive information about the foundation with selected grant records. They also include introductions, indexes, and specialized bibliographies. Indexes of recent grants. These foundations account for more than half of all grant dollars awarded.
Entries list the date, amount, and purpose of the grant.
If you prefer to scan grants in a specific subject area, this information is also available in the Center's Grant Guide series, which consists of approximately 25 subject guides. An example is Grants for the Aging . CD-ROM versions of grantmaker directories focus on information about particular funders. The Foundation Center's Database on CD-ROM and The Taft Group's Prospector's Choice . Grants databases on CD-ROM contain information about grants made and programs available for application.