Grants and Funding

Charles H. Bentz Associates, Inc. - Fund raising management and consulting firm specializing in nonprofit capital and endowment campaigns.
http://chbentz.com/

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation - Makes grants to institutions in higher education, in cultural affairs and the performing arts, in population, in conservation and the environment, and in public affairs.
http://www.mellon.org/

I Cinquecento Foundation - The foundation makes regular contributions to the realization of exhibitions, supports research projects.
http://www.iuoart.org/cinq.htm

National Endowment for the Arts: Grants - Information on deadlines, eligibility, and review for criteria for grants from the NEA.
http://arts.endow.gov/grants/

The Getty: Grants - Funds projects that promote research in the history of art and related fields, advancement of the understanding of art, and the conservation of cultural heritage.
http://www.getty.edu/grants/

Independent Sector - A coalition of corporations, foundations, and private voluntary organizations that works to strengthen America's nonprofit organizations.
http://www.independentsector.org/

Institute of Museum and Library Services - Includes information on mission, grants/awards, application forms, conference schedules and associated official matters. Independent federal agency that financially supports U.S. museums and libraries.
http://www.imls.gov/

National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) - A Federal funding agency assisting with records management, archives, and documentary editing projects.
http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/

Save America's Treasures Program - Supports historic preservation and conservation project work on historic places, properties, artifacts, collections, monuments, and works of art.
http://www.imls.gov/about/treasures.shtm

Applying for a Grant - National Endowment for the Humanities - Application forms, guidelines, what the NEH will fund, grant deadlines, and FAQ.
http://www.neh.gov/grants/

National Science Foundation - Opportunities for research and education funding in all areas of science and engineering.
http://www.nsf.gov/

National Endowment for the Humanities - Agency of the U.S. government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. Prescribes criteria for granting programs.
http://www.neh.gov/

Technology Opportunities Program - Promotes the widespread availability and use of advanced telecommunications technologies in the public and non-profit sectors.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/top/grants/grants.htm