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The computer has made it extremely easy to locate foundations by type of grant. The Lawson McGhee Library in downtown Knoxville has installed on their computers three different software packages to assist you in this regard:
There are two computers located on the left hand side of the Business Resource Center that have these three software packages installed. All you need to do is double click on the symbol of the one you want to use. As an example, when you click on the Foundation Center Search, several choices appear. If you click on Search Basic Grantmaker, you have to fill in some blanks. Most of you would enter “Tennessee” in the Grantmaker State. In the Fields of Interest you would use the index to select terms reflecting the population or problem your nonprofit is addressing.. For example, I entered “economic development” and clicked on Search.
The response is almost immediate. It indicates how many documents were found and lists them showing:
To investigate further one of the grantmakers you click on the line to highlight and then on View Record and you will then obtain the following information (will vary somewhat by foundation):
It costs 25 cents per page to print out information. You can make an appointment to have an individual orientation to using the Foundation Center Search database; inquire at the Business Reference Desk or call (865) 215-8722
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