Business & Nonprofit
Today's library is a destination for job seekers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. In addition to offering access to computers and the internet, librarians provide assistance with resumes and identify resources for professional development. Small businesses and nonprofits seek out funding information and market research, and entrepreneurs use 3D printers for prototyping new products.
Nonprofit Funding Resources
Foundation Center Funding Information Network partner
Boise Public Library is a Funding Information Network partner of the Foundation Center. The Library 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:
Related Programs and Events: Please see our online calendar.
Databases
Foundation Directory Online

In-Library use only. Search over 100,000 grantmaker profiles,
2.4 million grant records, 4,000 company profiles, and 700,000
grantmaker 990/990-PFs. Please see a staff member at the
Main Library in downtown Boise to access this resource
Foundation Grants to Individuals
In-Library use only. A unique database focusing on
foundations that provide financial support for individual grantseekers. Please
see a staff member at the Main Library in downtown Boise to access this resource.
Candid Learning

Candid Learning, a service of the Foundation Center, offers
information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of
grantseekers.