Whether you're researching the habits of marine life, ancient texts or just a new way to market products, you'll likely need some funding to get your studies underway. The Internet is a great place to start looking for sources of funding, and we've put together a list here of a hundred or so places where you can get some assistance for your next big research project.

General

These sites are great places to start looking for funding in a wide range of fields.

1. Grants.gov: This is one of the largest sites on the Internet for finding government sponsored grants and can be a great place to search for assistance.
2. Foundation Center: On this site you'll find links to hundreds of charitable foundations that can be sources of funding for research of all kinds.
3. GrantsNet: This site allows you to search through thousands of funding opportunities in nearly all of the science and medical fields.
4. Community of Science: The Community of Science site provides loads of resources for the world's researchers including links to funding opportunities.
5. Chronicle of Philanthropy: This publication is focused on philanthropic groups and foundations and provides a list of grants and awards that are available.
6. ResearchResearch: Search through all kinds of sources of federal funding in the U.S. using this easy-to-use interface.
7. Council on Foundations: This organization represents thousands of foundations, which you can search through to see if any match your funding needs.
8. The Grantsmanship Center: Use this site to find grants, learn to write them and more.
9. GrantSelect: This pay site provides an easy to search list of grants and funding options to ensure you get the assistance you need for any research project.

Social and Civil

Check out these sites to find financial assistance for research in social and civil issues.

10. National Endowment for Democracy: Those working on projects that focus on bringing democracy to all areas of the world can find support through the resources supplied on this site.
11. William T. Grant Foundation: This foundation is dedicated to research that helps improve the lives of young people, and encompasses a variety of fields.
12. Russell Sage Foundation: Here you will find funding that is directly exclusively at research in the social sciences.
13. The Pew Charitable Trusts: Pew Charitable Trusts funds research in fields like the environment, health and human services, public policy, arts and culture and much more.
14. Haynes Foundation: Check out this foundation to find funding for projects in business, economics, government, public safety and more.
15. Economic and Social Research Society: This society is the leading founder of research in the UK for economic and social concerns.
16. The American Political Science Association: Here you'll find grants and fellowships that are sponsored by this political science focused organization.
17. Social Science Research Council: This council provides fellowships to students and researchers in the social science fields exploring ideas and concepts that help to advance their chosen field.
18. Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy: This foundation supports research in the fields of psychology, anthropology, sociology, economics, urban affairs, area studies, political science, and other socially focused disciplines.

Science and Engineering

Find funding for your science or engineering research on these sites.

19. National Science Foundation: The NSF is a government institution and provides funding for research projects for numerous science related fields.
20. Frauenhofer Gesellschaft and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Researchers with their PhDs can find funding for their scientific projects through this foundation.
21. National Academy of Engineering: The National Academy of Engineering offers a variety of awards for study and research in the field of engineering.
22. Animal Behavior Society: Those working on studies that involve animal behavior may be able to find some assistance from this society.
23. U.S. Department of Energy: The Department of Energy offers numerous science-related grants and funding resources on this site.
24. American Physical Society: If you're working on a research project in physics you may be able to find the financial assistance you need from this society.
25. Sloan Foundation: Established by the original CEO of GM, this foundation funds science and technology initiatives among other fields.
26. American Society for Engineering Education: Thinking of new ways to improve engineering education or the study of engineering? You may find funding through this site.
27. U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation: The grants through this foundation are awarded to those doing research that requires international collaboration and has the ultimate goal of benefiting people throughout the world.
28. Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council: This UK based council provides funding to those working on research and development in numerous science related fields.
29. Sigma Xi: This scientific research society provides researchers with a variety of grants which you can apply for through their website.

Health

Get a little support for research on a range of health issues from these foundations and grants.

30. National Institutes of Health: Researchers in the health fields may be able to find funding through this government sponsored institution.
31. Whitaker Foundation: The Whitaker foundation focuses on funding biomedical engineering and awards those who have earned or will earn a PhD.
32. Biomedical Engineering Network: This network can be a great place to look for funding on your biomedical engineering research project.
33. American Heart Association: Those working on health issues related to improving heart health care can find funding through the AHA.
34. Women's Health Research Coalition: Women face many unique health issues and you can get funding to research them through this nationwide coalition.
35. Damon Runyan Cancer Research Foundation: Get the funding you need to work on projects that can help fight cancer through this foundation.
36. Burroughs Wellcome Fund: This fund focuses on supporting research in infectious diseases, medical sciences, laboratory sciences and science education.
37. Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation: Studies on the impact of alcoholic beverages can get a little financial assistance from this foundation.
38. Alex's Lemonade Stand Young Investigator Awards: Started in honor of a young victim of cancer, awards from this group focus on helping those researching cancer cures and treatments.
39. National Cancer Institute: The NCI gives out research funding for groups or individuals working on cancer research.
40. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Here you can find a list of grants offered by both government sources and other foundations.
41. The Commonwealth Fund: This fund provides funding towards research that helps design health systems and programs that are efficient and high performance.

Arts and Humanities

Those doing work in the fields of the arts and humanities can look to these sources for assistance.

42. Arts and the Humanities Research Council: Here you'll be able to find funding for projects to do with the arts, modern languages, English literature and other specialties in the humanities.
43. The Getty Institute Grants: This Los Angeles based charitable foundation gives out grants to those doing research in the field of art history and historical preservation.
44. National Endowment for the Arts: Check with this government-based endowment for funding in a wide range of arts-related subjects.
45. Digital Cultures Project: Students who are willing to travel to the UC in Santa Barbara can get funding for research in how cultures functions in the digital realm.
46. Humanities Research Institute: This UC department gives out a number of grants each year to students who are pursuing research in the humanities.
47. National Endowment for the Humanities: You can get funding from the government to pursue your research by applying for grants and fellowships through this organization.
48. Institute of Museum and Library Services: Those working on projects related to library science or museum studies may be able to find grants to help them in their work through this site.
49. James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation: If you're conducting research that involves new methods of historic preservation or a large project to do historic preservation then check out this foundation for grant support.
50. Hasselblad Foundation: Research projects that focus on photography, especially nature photography, may be able to find support from this foundation.
51. Lannan Literary Foundation: The Lannan Foundation supports projects that study the English language or create new contemporary literature.
52. National Sculpture Society: Those involved in the study or creation of sculpture may be able to find some support for their work through this organization.
53. Andy Warhol Foundation: This foundation is dedicated to sponsoring work that is on the cutting edge of the visual arts and has a highly experimental nature.

Behavior and Psychology

Get funding for your research of the human mind from these helpful organizations.

54. FundSource: This site provides a search tool for finding funding for research in the behavioral and social sciences.
55. Social Psychology Network: Check out this site for a big list of places you can go to find support for your projects in psychology and the social sciences.
56. American Psychological Foundation: The APF provides a wide range of scholarships, awards and grants to those working to advance the field of psychology and you can apply for a number of them on their site.
57. Foundation for Psychocultural Research: This foundation hopes to advance research through funding that focuses on mixing the disciplines of culture, psychology, neuroscience and psychiatry.
58. James S. McDonnell Foundation: Created by aerospace developer James McDonnell, this foundation focuses on providing funding for research in the social sciences that helps to improve the lives of people all over the world.
59. Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation: Students pursuing psychology or social science research on the problems of aggression, violence and dominance can look to this fund for support.
60. GradPsych: This magazine for psychology grad students can provide a listing of numerous places to go to find funding for research projects.
61. American Psychological Association: The APA grants a number of research awards each year for those who are making a contribution to the advancement of psychological science.
62. Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues: If you're thinking of pursuing a research project that has to do both with psychology and how it affects how people function in society, check out this group for potential support.
63. Psi Chi: Psi Chi is a national honor society for psychology, and offers a number of awards based on research and scholarship each year.

Business

Research new business methods and projects through help from these resources.

64. TheFunded: Check out this site for a list of funding sources and to get the latest news on well funded business research and startups.
65. NCAM Grants: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is willing to provide funding for research by small businesses into a variety of alternative medicine practices.
66. Small Business Innovation Research Program: If you're interested in finding new ways to function in the small business world, check out funding from this program.
67. Institute for Research in Marketing: If marketing is more your thing you'll be able to find all kinds of research funding through this institute.

Education

Check out these sources for funding in educational initiatives.

68. Institute of Education Sciences: This government organization gives out grants and support for research on education statistics and education research at all levels.
69. Grants Alert: This site is dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest grants available in the field of education.
70. International Reading Association: Those working on projects that promote literacy and reading can find help and financial support through this association.
71. Arthur Vining Davis Foundations: This foundation is dedicated to improving the world through education, and as such it supports research on a range of education related topics.
72. Barbara Bush Foundation: Projects focused on improving literacy in America can find support through the former first lady's foundation.
73. Educational Cyberplayground: Here you'll find places you can search for grants, find funding and resources on how to write a grant proposal.
74. National Center for Special Education Research: If you have considered or are working on a project that relates specifically to special education you may be able to find the funding you need through this government institution.

Technology

Get a little help for your projects in technology from these sources.

75. Markle Foundation: Work in emerging information and communication technologies is the focus of this technology-based foundation.
76. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education: If you're working to find innovative new ways that technology can be used in education try this association for financial support of your research.
77. Benton Foundation: The purpose of this foundation is to show people how to use new technologies and how they can be useful to solving social problems. If this sounds like your research, try checking this foundation for support.
78. Science and Technology Facilities Council: Based in the UK, this foundation supports a huge number of research projects both in the technology field and in the sciences.

Environment

Whether you're working to save wildlife or lower carbon emissions, you can find support here.

79. Sea Grant National: Research that is focused on conservation, study, or problems related to the oceans and seas of the world can find support through the grants found on this site.
80. National Center for Environmental Research: Get a little support from this government organization on your environmental research.
81. The Turner Foundation: The Turner Foundation is dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural world and supports a range of projects on this subject.
82. Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation: Those working on sustainability research and green innovations can find financial support for their work through the Dodge Foundation.
83. Glaser Progress Foundation: This foundation supports work in the preservation of natural environments and animal research and conservation as well as in supporting independent media and AIDS and HIV research.
84. Blue Moon Fund: The Blue Moon Fund is focused on funding ways that the relationship between humans and the natural world can be changed, namely funding research in new ways of energy use and urban development.
85. Environmental Research and Education Fund: If you're working on a research project that pertains to solid waste management, you may be eligible to apply for a grant through this fund.
86. Office of Biological and Environmental Research: The U.S. Department of Energy funds several grant programs for research in fields like climate change, environmental remediation and more.
87. American Society for Environmental History: If your research focuses more on the history of how humans have interacted with the environment you may find the support you need to conduct your project through this society.
88. Environmental Protection Agency: The EPA offers several funding programs for research on ways to protect and conserve the natural environment.
89. Conservation Grants Center: This website is dedicated to helping researchers find grants that relate to conservation and environmental science.
90. Resources for the Future: This organization conducts research on air quality, climate change, energy, development and the environment and a variety of other topics and can be a good resource for research help and funding.

Multiple Specialties

These foundations support a variety of research projects and may be able to help you in yours.

91. Rockefeller Brothers: This large foundation supports research and initiatives in subjects like peace keeping, democratic practice, sustainable development, stewardship and more.
92. Dana Foundation: The Dana Foundation focuses on two key areas for support: neuroscience and arts education. If you're working on either of these, check out their site for grant possibilities.
93. John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation: Here you can find funding for research in nearly every field including the arts, natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities.
94. MacArthur Foundation: Those looking for support from the MacArthur foundation should be pursuing projects in art and culture, digital media and education, community and economic development, policy research or mental health.
95. Ford Foundation: The Ford Foundation supports research and development in the areas of knowledge, creativity and freedom; peace and social justice; and community development.
96. Carnegie Corporation of New York: Founded by noted philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1911, this organization funds research and other projects that promote peacemaking and advancing education.
97. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation: If you're looking for funding for research in higher education, scholarly communications, information technology, museums and art conservation, performing arts or conservation and the environment check out this well-known foundation.
98. The Mott Foundation: This Michigan-based foundation provides grant support to those working on projects on poverty, the environment and civil society.
99. Bush Foundation: Those living or working in Minnesota or the Dakotas can find funding for community initiatives and research in medicine, the arts and more through the Bush Foundation.
100. Heinz Family Philanthropies: Here you'll be able to find sponsorship on a wide range of issues including aging, women's studies, the environment and the arts.

And two other more... as a bonus!

101. Packard Foundation: This foundation aims to support projects that deal with reproductive health, science education, conservation and children's programs.
102. Volkswagen Foundation: While sharing the same name as the car company, this organization is a separate institution, providing funding in huge variety of fields to those researching in Europe.