Directory of Grants in the Humanities, 2004/2005

Grants are supposed to enable work, not create more of it. You need a guide, a map, and the right tools for the job. Helping you from your earliest brainstorming sessions to fully funded projects, this essential directory offers countless tips and resources for artists and arts organizations seeking funding for performances, exhibits, residencies, general operations, fellowships, and numerous other program types.This invaluable directory highlights over 3,650 current programs from 2,106 sponsors, including U.S. and foreign foundations, corporations, state arts councils and government agencies, and other organizations. Each record includes: grant title; description; requirements; amount; application deadline; contact information (phone, fax, and e-mail); internet access; sponsor name and address; samples of awarded grants (when available); and four indexes-subject, sponsoring organization, program type, and geographic-help you identify the right program quickly. Also included is A Guide to Proposal Planning and Writing, by Jeremy Miner and Lynn Miner, which offers essential tips on the grantseeking process.