Want to learn about researching grant opportunities?
Orientation sessions to help you learn how to access the Foundation Center database will be held 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 14; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 15; 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17; and 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18 at the Park County Public Library.
Participants may bring their own lunch if they wish. They are asked to contact Carmela Conning ahead of time at 527-1880 so the library can arrange tables and seating.The library system has been accepted as a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center, which compiles detailed information on grantmakers and how to apply for grants.
Collaboration among the library system and several county non-profit groups has made the service possible. The non-profits will underwrite the annual subscription fee for the Foundation Directory Online while the libraries provide the infrastructure.
Established in 1956, the Foundation Center compiles comprehensive data about philanthropy, how to apply for funding, where and to whom grants have been awarded, and more.
The online directory may only be used in the library on the public computers. For now, it’s only available at the Park County Public Library in Cody, but will be expanded to the Powell and Meeteetse branches soon.
In addition, the Foundation Center has provided other reference materials in print that are on the shelves now at the Cody library.
Researchers will discover how to probe the directory from various aspects, such as by grantmaker name, company, topic, region, and many other ways that can help them locate applicable funding sources.
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