These funds were given by government agencies, foundations, corporations, private businesses, and individuals who have personal interests or agendas to address. The task at hand, therefore is to carefully research the possibilities for likely prospects for your project. Some of the best sources of information on funding are your mentors and colleagues who have already received funding for projects similar to yours. Ask for their assistance and advice not only in locating the appropriate sources but also in preparing your proposal. Once you have received funding, maintain a good relationship with the funding source by spending all your money when and how you've budgeted to spend it.
Good stewardship leaves the door open for additional funding.
FedWorld is a government operated Internet server which provides access to over 130 government BBSs. Most federal agencies also have their own home pages on the World Wide Web which provide a wealth of information on programs, guidelines, past funding, agency information, and contact names. There are several good home pages which have gathered the locations of most, if not all, of the federal agency home pages. There is a wealth of information available on-line, but until you're experienced using the WWW, you may spend many hours looking for just the right program. Internet sites are often updated irregularly.