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Grants and Nonprofits Links
A select list of Internet resources grouped by the following topics:
Proposal Writing and Fundraising
Visit the Central Library to use the Nonprofit Resource Center reference resources, including foundation directories, fundraising magazines and the Foundation Center's Foundation Directory Online.
Foundations / Grants
The Foundation Center
An easy-to-use gateway to a wide variety of resources, the Foundation Center's
web site provides grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers and
the general public with access to information about grants, foundations, corporate
giving, proposal writing, training, news, links to numerous related sites,
an online librarian and the location of the Foundation Center's Cooperating
Collections (including Onondaga County Public Library's Nonprofit Resource Center located at the Central Library).
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Online version of the Chronicle, includes trends and news in philanthropy,
RFPs etc.
Council on Foundations
Foundation basics, electronic version of Foundation News & Commentary
Magazine, conference publications, links to other nonprofit sites, as
well as to homepages of private foundations and corporations.
Glasspockets
Showcases the online transparency and accountability practices of the largest foundations. Produced by the Foundation Center in partnership with the Center for Effective Philanthropy, the Communications Network, Global Philanthropy Forum, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, and One World Trust.
Grants and Related Resources
From Michigan State University, a very inclusive site which features grants for nonprofits, RFPs, nonprofit funding newsletters, blogs and discussion forums, and other fundraising tools. Includes online resources especially for academic and elementary/secondary education fundraisers.
New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON)
The Council works to build the capacity of nonprofits and communities to enhance the quality of life in New York State by providing technical assistance, including legal and financial, in a staff-based, multidisciplinary team model. NYCON also provides an array of group purchasing, insurance and employee benefits in the context of membership, helping to build a long term, multi-layered service relationship with member nonprofits.
New York Regional Association of Grantmakers
The New York Regional Association of Grantmakers, a membership organization
of private grantmakers in the New York City tri-state area, works
to improve and enhance the practice of philanthropy and to encourage
leadership for collaborative action. NYRAG's Web site offers information
about the association’s Peer Networks program, legislative
outreach and monitoring, and information about City Connect, an initiative
to foster coalition-building among city government, private funders,
and the nonprofit community.
Government Funding
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
This is the official federal document that describes all grant and loan programs in the U.S. The website includes a search engine. The most recent print copy is shelved in the Nonprofit Resource Center at the Central Library.
GPO Access
Search the full text of the Federal Register, Congressional Record, Congressional Bills and other federal government information online. Locate and download electronic information from numerous federal agencies.
Grants Action
News
RFPs from NYS and Federal agencies and a list of grant writing courses and seminars. Older issues are available online. Print issues are kept for two years in the Nonprofit Resource Center.
Grants.gov
A unified, comprehensive web site that allows grantseekers to electronically find, apply for, and manage federal grants in one place. It encompasses over 900 grant programs offered by 26 federal grantmaking agencies. Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it offers users "full service electronic grant administration" with guidelines and grant applications available online. You can search by agency, category, or browse the available grant opportunities.
Grantsnet
Focuses on access to the Department of Health and Human Service's hundreds of funding opportunities plus links to other government grants.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Supports all areas of the arts and humanities.
National Endowment for the Arts
Details the federal NEA grant programs, application guidelines, news, legislation and NEA's partnerships with other agencies.
National Endowment for the Humanities
A Federal agency that funds learning and research projects in history, literature, philosophy, and other areas of the humanities.
New York State Council on the Arts
Describes the various grant programs that are funded by the agency to provide "support for activities of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations."
SRA International
Wealth of information on government grants and contracts organized by agency, regulations, private funding, and general resources.
USA.gov
A government web site that provides the public with easy, one-stop access to all online U.S. federal government resources, including government benefits and grants information. USA.gov for Businesses includes business loans and grants, state programs, contract and tax information, and more. USA.gov for Nonprofits includes links to federal web sites and information about grant programs, by cabinet department and federal agency. Visitors can also search Notices of Funding Availability from the Federal Register.
Local Foundations
The Allyn Foundation
A private, family foundation, located in Skaneateles, NY. The foundation focuses its grantmaking in the areas of healthcare, higher education, family planning and human services.
Central New York Community Foundation
Includes information on applying for grants, links to grant recipient agencies
and more from our local community foundation, which manages hundreds of charitable
funds for grants in Onondaga and Madison counties.
Fred L. Emerson Foundation
Established in 1932, the foundation supports education, health programs and community groups in Auburn, Cayuga County and Upstate New York.
John Ben Snow Foundation, Inc.
A private foundation whose geographic focus is primarily
Central and Northern New York State. Historically, the
Foundation has made grants in the following program areas: Arts
and Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment,
Historic Preservation, and Journalism.
The Gifford Foundation
An informative site about one of the largest and oldest foundations dedicated
to serving Central New York, here the Foundation provides their grant guidelines,
financial statements, recent grants and community projects, plus links. The Gifford Foundation maintains Giffordslist.org, a site where Central New York nonprofits can swap or sell items and services, list job openings and post information about their events and programs.
Nonprofit Information
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
The professional association of individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions. Founded in 1960, AFP advances philanthropy through its more than 31,000 members in 200 chapters throughout the world.
BBB [Better Business Bureau] Wise Giving
Alliance
Covers ethical standards, news and reports on charities and other soliciting
organizations which include purpose, some financial information and whether
they meet BBB standards.
BoardSource—Building Effective
Nonprofit Boards
Offers resources for building stronger nonprofit boards, including workshops
and publications.
Charity Channel Forums
Provides easy access to many nonprofit-sector discussion lists.
Charity Village
Updated daily, this is your Canadian source of news, information, resources,
and discussions forum for the nonprofit community.
Council of Community Services of New York State
An organization that provides advocacy, training, technical assistance and group purchasing programs for more than 65,000 nonprofits
across New York State.
Foundation Center’s 990 Finder
Be sure to use the online tutorial, Demystifying the 990-PF, for an overview of the content, accessibility, and value of Form 990-PF, the tax return filed by private foundations.
Free Management Library
Provides a large collection of well-organized, free resources about personal, professional and organizational development and management topics of interest to nonprofits as well as for-profit businesses. Resources include online articles, blogs and more.
GuideStar: The Donor's Guide to the
Charitable Universe
Posted here are the 990-PF forms for thousands
of foundations. Registration is required for retrieving basic information. There is a fee for accessing some of the archival information.
IdeaList
A searchable, international directory of thousands of
nonprofit resources on the Internet. Allows any nonprofit
or community organization to add their information for
free. Includes job listings. Includes a "How to" information
center for nonprofits with links to publications, volunteering,
events and financial information.
National Center for Charitable Statistics
Sponsored by same organization, this site provides a wealth of data, local
and national, on nonprofits and philanthropy. Links to other related sites
and information about their databases.
Nonprofit
Charitable Organizations
A wide range of links, from starting a nonprofit to technical assistance and
other types of help.
Nonprofit
Managers Library: The Basic Guide to Program Evaluation
Program evaluation and measurement.
NYFA Interactive
Sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts, this comprehensive site
includes current art news, the NYFA Source database of resources and award
opportunities for artists, and resources for arts organizations.
Tax Information
for Charities and Non-Profits
IRS exemption requirements for nonprofit organizations and related information.
TechSoup.org Learning Center
Technology place for nonprofits includes how-to articles, worksheets and product comparisons.
Online Magazines
Chronicle of Philanthropy
News and trends, legislation, meetings, seminars, workshops, new grants and classified employment advertising for fundraising executives, grant seekers and nonprofit leaders. Includes RFPs.
Contributions Magazine
The "How To" Source For American's Nonprofit Professionals
Focus on fund raising, nonprofit management and nonprofit marketing.
Council on Foundations
News and features dealing with all areas of philanthropy and the private sector.
Fund Raising Management
Full text available in Business & Company Resource Center database, an
online database available from the library's website. Your OCPL library card
number and PIN is required for access.
Giving USA The mission of the American Association of Fundraising Counsel is to educate and engage members in the ethical delivery of counsel and related services to nonprofits through research, advocacy and best practices. Annual Survey of State Laws Regulating Charitable Solicitations published each January.
Grants Action News
RFPs from NYS and Federal agencies and a list of grant writing courses and seminars. Older issues are available online. Print issues are kept for two years in the Nonprofit Resource Center.
Grantsmanship Center Magazine
Offers grantsmanship training to nonprofit and government agencies.
Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Practical tips and tools to help you raise money for your organization.
Nonprofit Times
The leading business publication for nonprofit management.
Philanthropy Annual
A yearly overview of the news, issues, people, organizations, and giving trends shaping the field. Contents are drawn in part from Philanthropy News Digest, the Foundation Center’s daily online news service, as well as from selected Center research findings. Available for free use at the Central Library or downloaded for $19.95 from the website.
Philanthropy News Digest
Sign up for the PND e-newsletter or RSS feed. Includes searchable archives, RFPs and a Job Corner.
Responsive Philanthropy
Produced by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.
Proposal Writing and Fundraising
America’s Fundraising Network
Fundraising video tutorial, program information and products.
Non-Profit Guides
Grant-writing tools for non-profit organizations. Includes samples of proposals and budget proposals.
Foundation Center
Proposal writing basics webinars, online guides and tutorials and classroom training.
Fundsnet
Grantwriting Resources
Compilation of links to sites about fundraising,
grants/proposal writing, forming nonprofits and
more.
TechSoup Many Facets of Fundraising
Strategies for online fundraising
Last updated: July 12, 2010