Kansas City, KS (July 26, 2010) -- The American Association of Grant Professionals has announced that it is endorsing Thompson Publishing Group's Federal Grants Management Handbook as the most comprehensive and trusted resource for administering federal program funds. The honor arrives as the Federal Grants Management Handbook celebrates its 35th anniversary of publication.

"The Federal Grants Management Handbook, through its attention to detail in explaining the numerous regulatory requirements of federal grants as well as the professional responsibilities assumed by those who manage these grants, has as its main focus the betterment and development of the grant professional," said Gail Vertz, Chief Executive Officer at AAGP.

The Federal Grants Management Handbook is an integral part of the Thompson Publishing Group's Grants Library, which was honored in 2005 by the National Grants Management Association for "providing an integrated series of convenient, easy-to-use tools that help grantees comply with federal regulations & manage the regulatory & policy mandates tied to federal grants."

To commemorate its 35th year of publication of the Federal Grants Management Handbook, Thompson is offering a 10% discount on all of its grants publications to AAGP members.

For more information, visit the AAGP website at www.grantprofessionals.org.

About AAGP

Since its inception in 1998, AAGP has grown rapidly. With over 1,800 current members internationally, the opportunities and benefits of membership continue to attract people from all over the globe. For the long term, AAGP continues to lead the efforts to establish a formal credentialing process. Grant Professional Certification Institute (GPCI) was formed as an affiliate organization to AAGP for the purpose of overseeing the development of critical standards within an ethical framework that will help define the future of grantsmanship.

About Thompson

Since 1972, thousands of professionals in business, government, law and academia have relied on Thompson Publishing Group for the most authoritative, timely and practical guidance available. Throughout the years, these professionals have come to rely on us for help in tracking, and complying with, the dynamic regulatory mandates facing their organizations in a variety of areas. For more information visit the Thompson site at www.thompson.com.