The Funding Information Center (FIC) at Boise Public Library's Main Library is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center. The FIC offers a special collection of reference and circulating materials to assist nonprofit and community-based organizations. Included are books, magazines, videos, databases, and clipping files.

Individuals and groups seeking mentoring and technical assistance can get help from the following organizations:

• Idaho Nonprofit Center http://www.idahononprofits.org/
• Idaho Association of Fundraising Professionals http://afpidaho.afpnet.org/

Location and Contact Information

The Funding Information Center (F.I.C.) collection is located on the third floor of the Main Library and is available during regular library hours. Computers are available to search the Foundation Center's database and for searching the Internet for funding opportunities.

For information, contact us at:

• 384-4023 (3rd floor desk)
• 384-4076 (Reference)
• or e-mail askalibrarian@cityofboise.org
• for group visits please call or e-mail. Priority will be given to requests from individuals and organizations physically located within the Boise city limits and Boise Area of Impact.

To find other Foundation Center Cooperating Collections, visit the Foundation Center web page: http://foundationcenter.org/collections/

Events

Nonprofit Resource Thursdays

Third Thursdays, 4-6 p.m., Main Library third floor.

Join the Idaho Nonprofit Center and the Boise Public Library in an open-house style event designed for sharing resources with those in the non-profit community.

Learn how to start a nonprofit organization, find funding resources or volunteers, or get other technical assistance at these free monthly drop-in sessions. You can also get tips on how to use a searchable database of over 150,000 grant opportunities.  Each month we focus on a different topic.  Check the Library calendar for updates.