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General Nonprofit Resources

GrantSpace
Website from the Candid (formerly the Foundation Center) designed specifically for grantseekers. Information is organized by subject and skill. Also available are training information (both free and fee-based) and tools which list resources, including sample documents, the knowledge base of frequently asked questions, and a database of nonprofit collaborations.
Candid. (formerly the Foundation Center)
Homepage of Candid, a nonprofit formed by the merger of GuideStar and the Foundation Center.
Candid gets you the information you need to do good. Their website links to training tools, research, learning guides, and more.
Candid - eBooks (Overdrive)
Anyone can checkout nonprofit related eBooks from Candid's Overdrive account. Free registration is required.
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is the one-stop portal to find and apply for federal grants. The United States Department of Health and Human Services is the managing partner for Grants.gov. Applicants must complete a registration process through Grants.gov before applying for federal grants.
BoardSource
Focuses on governance and developing strong boards for nonprofits through learning opportunitites, publications, and other resources.
GuideStar
Nonprofit basic search is free but to view 990 forms and other information, you must create a free account (some additional information can only be accessed with a paid subscription).
Network for Good Learning Center
Stories, news items, training opportunities and more about nonprofit topics provided by Network for Good.
Nonprofit Hub
Articles, news, webinars, and more about the nonprofit sector and nonprofit management. Searchable by topic. Free newsletter also available.

Resources for Nonprofits

Resources for Nonprofits
Resources to help answer common questions related to the nonprofit sector.

Foundation Center Databases

Foundation Directory Online Essential
Search for grants from home. FDO Essential provides detailed information on 100,000+ U.S. foundations, corporate giving programs, and grant-making public charities, with links to current foundation 990-PF tax returns. Search by name, EIN, location (state, county, city, metro area, congressional district, and ZIP code), fields of interest, types of support, and more.
Foundation Directory Online Professional
Video tutorials for Foundation Directory Online
Grants to Individuals
A Foundation Center database which provides detailed descriptions of more than 10,000 foundation and public charity programs that fund students, artists, researchers, and other individual grantseekers. Grants to Individuals is updated quarterly.