FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Catherine Drew (212) 807-2492 Foundation Center Launches New Subscription Database Foundation Grants to Individuals Online New York, N.Y., May 1, 2002—Students, researchers, artists, and other individuals seeking assistance can locate important information on foundation funding sources with the Foundation Center's new Foundation Grants to Individuals Online subscription database now available at gtionline.fdncenter.org. For only $9.95 for a one-month subscription, individuals may sign up using a credit card for immediate access to program and contact information on close to 4,800 foundations and public charities that award funds to individuals for their education (for both U.S. and international students); arts and cultural endeavors; research and professional projects; as well as a wide range of special needs including aid for the economically disadvantaged. Annual subscriptions geared towards libraries, financial aid offices, and other institutions that serve individual grantseekers are available for only $99.95. "Foundation Grants to Individuals Online is a unique resource for individual grantseekers," explained Joyce Infante, the Center's Vice President for Marketing and Product Development. "It is the only online service devoted exclusively to foundations and public charities that offer a wide array of financial support directly to the individual. While it's common to find search services that cover funding from government sources and student aid offered by colleges and universities, no other Web-based search tool, until now, has presented information on the thousands of foundations that offer scholarships, fellowships, internships, grants, loans, awards by nominations, project support, and funds for general welfare purposes." Essential Data for Individual Grantseekers Updated quarterly, foundation records includes information that individual grantseekers need most when drawing up a list of potential funding sources: Program Policies—descriptions of the foundation's program(s) and the terms and conditions of grants, fellowships and other awards. Contact and Application Information—the foundation's name, correct address and telephone number, name of the contact person, deadline dates, and application details. Financial Data—foundation's asset amount and expenditures, and in most cases, amount and number of grants awarded, as well as dollar amounts for high, low, and median grants. To provide more details and updated information, Foundation Grants to Individuals Online includes links to more than 500 foundations with Web sites. Choose from Nine Search Fields Subscribers may select multiple criteria and generate lists of potential funders within seconds, choosing from up to nine search fields: - foundation name - fields of interest - school name - foundation state - types of support - company name - foundation city - geographic focus - text search Value-added Features! Although easy to use, Foundation Grants to Individuals Online includes a number of User Aids to further assist individuals seeking funds. Subscribers have access to "Daily Search Tips," which include time-saving strategies and helpful hints for maximizing their search results. Plus, quick links to free Web resources for individuals provide vital information for grantseekers. Moreover, an Online Help file that features in-depth instructions and search tutorials, helps grantseekers get the most from their research efforts. New CD-ROM Release Offers Portability and Additional Functions/strong> Foundation Grants to Individuals on CD-ROM, Version 3.0, due for release in June 2002, will feature the same searchable database of close to 4,800 foundation profiles and nine search fields. This is the ideal choice for users who prefer the portability of the CD-ROM, as well as additional functions only available in this format. Sophisticated customization tools in Foundation Grants to Individuals on CD-ROM help users to organize and record the information obtained during their searches. Users have a range of flexible printing and saving options and the ability to mark records and save search strategies for future access. There is also a searchable notepad feature that can be used to create personalized notes appended to foundation records. A number of special tools further enhance the Foundation Grants to Individuals on CD-ROM's value for funding research, including: a printed User Guide; a Help file that describes the features, functionality, and contents of the database; a search tutorial with real-life scenarios; and a link to a special Foundation Grants to Individuals on CD-ROM home page at the Center's Web site that guides users to further resources for individual grantseekers. System Requirements Recommended system requirements for Foundation Grants to Individuals on CD-ROM, Version 3.0 are a Pentium-class computer with at least 16 MB of RAM; CD-ROM drive; VGA monitor with 256 colors; and Window XP™, Window 2000™, Windows 98™, Windows 95™, or Windows NT™. Internet access and Netscape's Navigator or Communicator browser or Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser are needed to access Web links. Pricing/Order Information Subscriptions to Foundation Grants to Individuals Online are available online using a credit card at gtionline.fdncenter.org. Sign up for $9.95 for one month access or $99.95 for one year. The single-user version of Foundation Grants to Individuals on CD-ROM, Version 3.0 is priced at $75, plus $5.50 for shipping and handling. (Those interested in local area network prices may call 1-800-478-4661.) Checks should be made payable to the Foundation Center in U.S. dollars only. Orders may also be charged with VISA, MasterCard, or American Express by calling 1-800-424-9836; by faxing requests (with return address and credit card number) to 212-807-3691; by visiting our Web site at www.foundationcenter.org/marketplace; or by mailing orders to the Foundation Center, Dept. NR8, 79 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003-3076. Mission Statement The Foundation Center's mission is to support and improve institutional philanthropy by promoting public understanding of the field and helping grantseekers succeed. To achieve our mission, we collect, organize, and communicate information on U.S. philanthropy; conduct and facilitate research on trends in the field; provide education and training; and ensure public access to information and services through our Web site, print and electronic publications, five library/learning centers, and a national network of over 200 cooperating collections. Founded in 1956, the Center is the nation's leading authority on institutional philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. Return to Press Releases