Guides: Grants and Foundations: Foundation Center at the Library

Databases

Delve into these databases and find the right grantmaker for your project.

Foundation Directory Online - Professional by Candid. This link opens in a new window
Available only from computers at the downtown location (Orlando Public Library).

Foundation Directory Online is the Foundation Center's research tool to help nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects.
This database searches: 140,000+ foundations, corporations programs, and federal agencies.
Grants to Individuals by Candid. This link opens in a new window
Available only from computers at the downtown location (Orlando Public Library).

This database contains a complete listing (nearly 10,000) of foundations that give grants to individuals. It describes giving for a variety of purposes, including arts and cultural projects, general welfare, scholarships, student loans, fellowships, program development, internships, professorships, research, as well as awards and grants by nomination only.

Learn how to write excellent grant proposals using these tools.

Grants and Fundraising for Nonprofits
Learn more about how to write grants to generate funds for your nonprofit.
Grant Writing
Learn how to write professional grant proposals that will win you the funding you need.
eBooks on Grant Writing
The library also has a selection of grant writing ebooks available to download with your Orange County Library Card.
Grants and Scholarships for Individuals
Obtain funding for your projects or education.