The Westport Library Resource Guides: Fundraising and Grantwriting: Home

Foundation Center's Databases

The Westport Library has the distinction of being a Funding Information Network partner of the Candid's Foundation Center, the nation’s leading authority on organized philanthropy.

You can access the following databases in the library:

Foundation Directory Online Professional (for nonprofits) informs users of grants given by the largest 10,000 public and private foundations in America.
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online lists funding support to individuals.

If you need assistance, the staff at the Reference Desk is trained to provide support. E-mail at ref@westportlibrary.org

Tutorial on using the Foundation Center Database

Foundation Center / Candid Workshop

February 2023: Tips and Tricks of Using Foundation Center Professional Database
To watch a recording of the presentation, CLICK HERE

Copy of the presentation slides:

Foundation Center Tips and Tricks Presentation Slides

To checkout past Foundation Center workshops, Click here.

Foundation Center GrantSpace Resource Center

GrantSpace has a ebook library collection that you can explore and use. Click here to view their ebook collection. To borrow items, first complete the ID request form. You don't need to completely fill out the form. Just name, city/state is required to get a library number to use.