Sources and means of acquiring grant support for selected projects

This article provides AANA members who are interested in seeking external funding with information that will assist them in the process. The process of seeking external funding for a grant application is discussed, as are the ways and means of identifying potential sources of funding such as federal agencies, corporations, and foundations. Some publications are identified that will serve as sources of information for the novice fund-seeker. A second article scheduled to appear in an upcoming issue of the AANA Journal will address the process of writing the grant.