Others provide only minimal information. Corporate giving programs on the web or gopher are even more rare than foundation information. If you are not online, the Foundation Center serves as a clearinghouse for information about the non-profit organizations, and their publications are their publications are good sources for this area. They publish The Foundation Directory which gives detailed information about 7,600 of the largest foundations in America, the National Directory of Corporate Giving which contains information about 1,500 corporate foundations, The Foundation Grants Index which provides access to the funding interests of major foundations by subject area, geographic focus, types of support, and the types of organizations which receive grants, and 990-PF Reports , which all foundations must file annually with the Internal Revenue Service and shows actual recipients and amounts for grants funded as well as examples of grants given during the year. These reports are also available through the Public Affairs Office at your local IRS headquarters.
Many local libraries have a grant writing section.
The CFDA is the official publication for information on all government,programs created through legislation. However, not all programs have funds,appropriated for distribution. The Federal Register is a daily publication,which announces meetings, granting programs, regulations and deadlines. The Commerce Business Daily announces the availability of government contracts. For instance, many current funders are looking for projects that feature collaboration between business and schools, provide parent training, or provide equity for females or underserved populations.