Purpose 

The Funding Information Center (FIC) at the Boise Public Library is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center. The Funding Information Center 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.

Location

The FIC is located on the third floor of the main library.  The Center is open during regular library hours. Computers are available to search the Foundation Center's database (see link below) and for searching the Internet for funding opportunities.

Contact Information

For more information about the FIC, grant writing workshops or to schedule an appointment, call 208-384-4024.

Internet Resources

• Foundation Directory Online Professional database (In Library use only)
   
• FIC Bibliographies and Subject Guides for nonprofits: http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/Research/Funding_Information_Center/Guides.shtml
   
• Websites by Topic - Online resources for Charities and Nonprofit Organizations: http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/Research/Online_Resources/websites/charities.shtml
   
• Contact information for Southwest Idaho Contribution Managers: http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/Research/Funding_Information_Center/grantmakers.shtml