This comprehensive new directory lists some 2,000 major national and international foundations, NGOs and other charitable and grant-making organizations located in Europe. All of the major established foundations and NGOs are included, as well as some of the less well known grant-making organizations, and a number of growing organizations in Central and South-Eastern Europe.
Essays:
Introductory essays provide a background to foundation and NGO activity in Europe, covering topics such as:
* Civil Society in Europe
* Current Challenges for the European NGO Sector
* Development of the NGO Sector in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe
* Applying for Funding
Entries:
* The first section of the book contains international co-ordinating bodies, listed alphabetically (e.g. the European Foundation Center and web-based organizations)
* Country chapters contain national foundation centers and coordinating bodies, followed by foundations, trusts and non-profit organizations, listed alphabetically
* Three indexes list organizations by name, by sphere of activity and by area of activity