Lebanon Public Library and Community Foundation of Boone County Launches New Community Grant Resource

Lebanon, IN — 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 grantmakers, 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, grantmakers, 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.