Foundation Center
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Established in 1956, the Foundation Center is a national nonprofit organization that helps grant seekers research foundations and develop grant proposals. It focuses on nongovernmental grant makers. The Center publishes books and databases; conducts seminars; and staffs five libraries in New York, Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Atlanta, and San Francisco. FC Public Website The Foundation Center public web site at www.foundationcenter.org is an excellent source of information for grant seekers. It links to foundation web sites, 990-PF tax returns of private foundations, and government grant programs, as well as offering tutorials, webinars and videos on foundation research and grant writing. FC Cooperating Collections FC Cooperating Collections The Center is supported by a network of Cooperating Collections in libraries and other nonprofit agencies in all 50 states. These agencies have core collections of Foundation Center publications and a variety of supplementary materials and services. The CCs can help you:
Love Library Cooperating Collection at UNL Love Library at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a Cooperating Collection, serving the citizens of Nebraska and the region. The staff at the Reference Desk on 2nd floor can answer many questions about grants and foundations. To schedule individual or group training, contact the Coordinator of the Cooperating Collection, Jeanetta Drueke, at mdrueke1@unl.edu, (402) 472-2525 Love Library offers two comprehensive FC online resources that allow grant seekers to identify the foundations most likely to fund their grant proposals. Access is free but limited to the Love Library building.  Foundation Directory Online Professional Foundation Grants to IndividualsLinks to Other Useful Resources General Guidestar www.guidestar.org Guidestar profiles nonprofits and foundations based on tax reports to the IRS. The website is free but requires registration. More complex analyses are fee-based. Publication 78: Cumulative List of Organizations described in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 198 http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=96136,00.html Publication 78 is the IRS official list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. They are often described by their IRS designation of 501(c) 3. Most grants go to nonprofits with 501(c) 3 status. IRS Tax Information for Charitable Organizations www.irs.gov/charities/charitable The IRS website offers nine information stations covering various aspects of acquiring tax-exemption status and reporting annually Charity Navigator http://www.charitynavigator.org CN evaluates the financial health of major charities. National Center for Charitable Statistics http://nccs.urban.org The NCCS provides state and national statistics on nonprofits, along with data analysis tools and access to raw data. Nebraska Grantwriters http://www.neded.org/files/assist/nebgrant.html The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) offers this directory of freelance grant writers based in Nebraska Nebraska - Non-Profit Organization Information http://www.neded.org/content/view/297/534/ The DED web page provides information on incorporation, taxation, and fundraising issues for Nebraska nonprofits Federal Grants Grants.govGrants.gov serves two functions. It is a searchable database of grants currently available from federal agencies and it is the required system for making federal grant applications. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance https://www.cfda.gov The CDFA is the searchable database of all federal grant programs Federal Register http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr The FR gives daily updates on newly proposed and approved federal grants. Rural Assistance Center (RAC) http://www.raconline.org The RAC is an information portal to funding programs that provide health and human services to rural residents. Nebraska Grants Nebraska Resources Guide (DED)http://www.neded.org/files/assist/resource-dir-07.pdf The DED publication is “a guide to grants for Nebraska children, youth, family and community projects.” Nebraska Department of Economic Development http://www.neded.org/ The DED website has links to a variety of state agencies offering grants Rural Development Commission http://www.neded.org/content/view/374/555/ The DED web page has information on grants for BECA (Building Entrepreneurial Communities & Value-Added Agriculture) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) http://www.neded.org/content/view/107/239/ DED has guidelines and application forms for grants to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities. Nebraska Arts Council http://www.nebraskaartscouncil.org/Grants/ The NAC website provides information on NAC grants and links to its online application system. Nebraska Humanities Council http://www.nebraskahumanities.org/grants/grants.html The NHC website provides information on NHC grants, funding policies and applications. Nebraska Environmental Trust http://www.environmentaltrust.org/grants/process.htm The NET website has information on Trust grants, policies, reports, and application forms. Last updated September 13, 2009. Send your questions, comments or suggestions about this page to Jeanetta Drueke at mdrueke1@unl.edu. |
