Grants Research and Fundraising
- Community Foundation Locator | Council on Foundations
- Links to community foundations that provide aid to specific communities in all 50 states.
- Foundation Center
- Primary source for information on philanthropic foundations; a good starting point for nonprofit grants information.
- Fund Raising Forum
- Information related to annual campaign fundraising and nonprofit organizations.
- Fundraising.com | Fundraising and fund-raising ideas products
- Provides nonprofits with information about creative ways to generate contributions
- The Grantsmanship Center
- Excellent selection of links to nonprofit resources on the web; includes searchable international directory of nonprofits.
- GrantSpace
- A service of the Foundation Center, offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of grantseekers.
- Guidestar
- Searchable database of over 600,000 charities and nonprofits
- Learn About Fundraising | About.com
- A mini-Web site within the comprehensive About.com site that serves as a useful guide to resources and information
- PLCH • Grants Resource Center
- Description of the collection and programs offered through the Grants Resource Center at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Federal, State, and Local Resources
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Represents more than 30,000 members in 227 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. Join the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.
- Auditor of State of Ohio - Grant Resources
- Regular reports from the auditor of Ohio on grants available from state and federal governments; especially useful for civic projects.
- Grants Professional Association
- GPA builds and supports an international community of grant professionals committed to serving the greater public good by practicing the highest ethical and professional standards. Join the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.
- Grants.gov
- Single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by all Federal grant-making agencies.
- Greater Cincinnati Foundation
- The Tristate's community foundation, GFC is a great place for local nonprofits to begin their grants search.
- The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati - Nonprofit Resources
- A series of resources available to grantees and other non-profits to help them build the skills and resources necessary to continue their programs after start-up grants end
- Just Grants! Ohio
- The premier grants resource for Ohio’s grant writing and grant seeking community
- Ohio Grantmakers Forum
- Prominent statewide organization for philanthropic activity, with an online report on philanthropy in Ohio.
- Ohio Prospect Research Network
- A resource for individuals working in non-profit fundraising, development and advancement.
Nonprofit Resources
- American FactFinder 2
- Find national and local statistics for your grant proposals
- BoardSource
- Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening their boards of directors
- Charity Channel
- An online community of nonprofit sector professionals. Discussion forums, enewsletters, and shared documents covering everything from tax tips to sample proposals.
- Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Online version of prominent periodical for nonprofits.
- Council on Foundations
- Provides overview information for foundations of all kinds.
- Free Management Library
- Topics in this excellent manager's library range from starting a nonprofit to program evaluation; each topic includes basic information, internet links, and suggested book sources.
- FundsNet Services Online
- Extensive information on a wide range of financial resources available on the internet.
- Hurwit & Associates | Nonprofit Law Resource Library
- Information on areas ranging from how to start a nonprofit to governance, social entrepreneurism, charitable contributions, liability, risk management and insurance
- National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS)
- Offers its Search 990 Images database, which can be searched by organization name, state, and EIN
- Nonprofit Startup Resources for Ohio | Foundation Center
- Helpful state resources such as nonprofit associations, legal support organizations and government agencies.
- The NonProfit Times
- Biweekly print publication covering nonprofit management issues
- Tools and Resources for Assessing Social Impact (TRASI) | Foundation Center
- Comprehensive listing of 150 approaches for measuring and analyzing social impact for programs and investments
Grants for College Financial Aid
- Sites by Subject · Education · Colleges & Financial Aid
- Directory of post-secondary educational programs and financial aid assistance.
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