Directory of Research Grants 2008

About the Book

Volume 1 of 2 - With more than 5,100 listings of grants programs from 1,880 sponsors The Directory of Research Grants is a comprehensive directory of grants available to researchers in every field of study. The directory has a broad focus, featuring grants for basic research, equipment acquisition, building construction/renovation, fellowships, and 23 other program types. Government grants include CFDA, NSF, and NIH program numbers. Each record includes grant title, description, requirements, amount, application deadline, contact information (phone, fax, and email), Internet access, sponsor name and address, and samples of awarded grants (when available). Printed in two volumes, each with extensive indexes - subject, program type and geographic – to help you to identify the right program quickly.

About the Author

About the Editors

Louis S. Schafer, Ed.S.,  is Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Schoolhouse Partners, a grant research and consulting firm in Central Indiana. He has authored several books and numerous articles, including: Confederate Underwater Warfare: An Illustrated History, Best of Gravestone Humor, and Tombstones of Your Ancestors. As a public school administrator and a consultant, he has written successful grant proposals for alternative education, faith-based and social service programs, in addition to whole school systems and higher education programs. He currently directs all the editorial production for both electronic and print publications at Schoolhouse Partners.

Anita Schafer is Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Schoolhouse Partners. She has over 14 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, small businesses, publishing firms, architects, engineers, doctors, dentists and ad agencies to successfully develop marketing strategies and create and lay out promotional materials of all types. A self-professed "Jane-of-All-Trades", Anita coordinates all of the technology efforts of Schoolhouse Partners and GrantSelect in addition to writing the occasional grant proposal for classroom projects.