The Lebanon Public Library, in partnership with the Community Foundation of
Boone County (CFBC), hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of a new
community resource: free public access to Candid’s Foundation Directory Online – one of
the most comprehensive grant databases in the country.
The event, held at the Lebanon Public Library, welcomed community partners, nonprofit leaders,
and local officials for a brief program introducing the initiative. Representatives from the library
and CFBC spoke about the importance of providing access to funding tools that support
nonprofit, educational, grassroots, and community-focused work across Boone County.
With this new offering, anyone connected to the library’s Wi-Fi can now search for grant
opportunities through the Foundation Directory Online – opening doors for organizations of all
sizes to explore funding sources, connect with grant makers, and strengthen their missions.
“This tool will empower local organizations to do more good, with more resources,” said CFBC
CEO Julie Reagan. “We’re proud to partner on this effort to increase access to funding and build
capacity across our community.”
CFBC supported the launch of this resource as part of its ongoing efforts to equip Boone
County’s changemakers with the tools and connections they need to thrive. The Candid
Foundation Directory Online includes detailed profiles on thousands of foundations,
grant makers, and recent grants awarded across the country.
The database is now available to the public at no cost, simply by connecting to the Lebanon
Public Library’s Wi-Fi onsite or using a Library computer.
For more information about the Candid Foundation Directory Online, visit
https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/ or contact the Lebanon Public Library.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BOONE COUNTY
The Community Foundation of Boone County exists to unite people, organizations, and
philanthropy to create a thriving community for all. Since 1991, its leaders have worked to
empower and engage local communities to make a difference right here in Boone County, while
also leading a vision to collaboratively address the root causes of challenges facing Boone
County in diverse and equitable ways. The Community Foundation continues to invest in the
people working to fill local needs and has granted more than $31 million to nonprofit
organizations and programs working to solve critical challenges in Boone County. With nearly
$38 million in assets, the Community Foundation works with donors to create permanent funds
for charitable giving, to strengthen Boone County for generations to come.
ABOUT LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Lebanon Public Library (LPL) has served the community of Lebanon, Indiana, since 1905.
Over the years, it has grown and developed in many ways, but it has remained committed to
providing for its patrons’ literary and informational needs.