Funding

Charity Navigator

The nonprofit organization Charity Navigator evaluates American charities. Their Web site helps to identify and select potential funding partners.

Council on Foundations

This is a member organization that serves grantmakers and corporate giving programs. It provides resources on grantmaking.

The Foundation Center

The Foundation Center is a leading authority on philanthropy. It offers resources on foundations and free workshops on grant writing in Spanish and English. Its Web site provides access to other useful resources, including newsletters, webcasts, and archived transcripts.

Foundation Directory Online

The Foundation Directory Online maintains a database of grantmakers.

Funding Exchange

The Funding Exchange is a growing network of 16 public foundations and a national office that together grant nearly $15 million annually to grassroots organizations working for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice around the country.

GuideStar.org

This site provides ratings on charities, which is useful to identify funding partners.

State Foundation Directories

Universities and libraries may have State-specific foundation directories; search online to find these local resources.

Public Funding

Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

ACF, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for Federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. It also offers many funding and grant opportunities.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance maintains a database of Federal programs available to State and local governments, nonprofits, and more.

Community Foundation Locator

The Community Foundation Locator lists public charities in the United States.

Federal Register

The Federal Register lists Federal grant opportunities.

Fundsnet Services Online

This Web site lists funders. Go to the Children, Youth & Family Grants section for more information.

Grants.gov

Find and apply to Federal government grants at the Grants.gov Web site.

 

General Information

Donors Forums

These associations of grantmakers exist in many cities and States. Search online to find one in your area.

Nonprofit Online News

This e-mail features news, information, and opinion for the online nonprofit community and spotlights foundation news and trends in giving.