Non-Profit Research: Explore Funding Opportunities

Foundation Directory Online Quick Start – a free reference lookup for U.S. Foundations. Free registration provides limited access to the Foundation Directory online.

A common website for federal agencies to post discretionary funding opportunities and for grantees to find and apply to them.

GuideStar gathers, organizes, and distributes information about U.S nonprofits. Free registration provides limited access to non-profit information such as annual reports and Forms 990.

Indexes over 2000 organizations that provide grands and funding, with a focus on higher education and research.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library serves as the flagship training Foundation Info Network (FIN) partner for NC and SC with Foundation Center. Premium resources can be accessed at the Main and regional branches. In-library resources include the Foundation Directory Online.

Learn more about fundraising for nonprofits from this guide provided by the National Council of Nonprofits.