The Foundation Center is a source of information on private philanthropy. They help grant seekers, grant makers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public to understand better the field of philanthropy.
The web site provides information on funding research, proposal writing, and tools for locating prospective funders. You can also ask your questions directly to their Online Librarian. You can enroll for an in-classroom training courses, e-learning courses or take a free tutorial. 
