eCommunity resources
Many resources exist to help eCommunity project teams identify and leverage existing resources to help accomplish specific objectives.
Here are some resources that your team may find helpful:
Community Funding Resources
The Grant Seeker's Guide to the Galaxy is a compendium of community funding resources from USDA's Community Development Program.
Key federal funding programs for rural areas listed by department
Homeland Security Grant Program
GroundWork group is a Columbus, Ohio-based 501(c)3 nonprofit member-based organization that is dedicated to strengthening the impact of nonprofit organizations by enhancing their ability to achieve their missions through sustainable and affordable information management, education and technology solutions.
Capacity Building through Technology flyer
The Foundation Center was established in 1956 and today supported by close to 550 foundations. The Foundation Center is a national nonprofit service organization recognized as the nation’s leading authority on organized philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers supporting them to tools they can use and information they can trust. Its audiences include grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants; issues a wide variety of print, electronic, and online information resources; conducts and publishes research on trends in foundation growth, giving, and practice; and offers an array of free and affordable educational programs.
Every day thousands of people gain access to valuable resources through the Center’s web site and in its five regional library/learning centers and national network of more than 400 funding information centers at libraries, nonprofit resource centers, and organizations in every U.S. state, Puerto Rico, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, and Nigeria. The Center’s online subscription database, Foundation Directory Online, provides detailed information about more than 95,000 U.S. foundations and corporate donors and 1.7 million grants. It can be used free of charge on site at all Center locations and Cooperating Collections.
The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations was formally incorporated in 1994 in response to the needs of Ohio's nonprofit sector. Since then, OANO has served as a voice for nonprofits in public arenas; as a conduit of information about public policy issues that affect the nonprofit sector; as a resource for training and technical assistance; and as a source for affordable products and services.
INFOhio resources
INFOhio, a virtual K-12 library, transforms teaching and learning by connecting educational resources with the power of information technology.
Ohio Literacy Network resources
OLN's mission is to build Ohio’s workforce by strengthening adult and family literacy education and we accomplish this by connecting learners, educators and volunteers to a wide variety of educational resources. Whether you need to build new workplace skills, study for the GED exam, develop basic or computer skills or just help your children with their homework…there is something on this e-learning Website for you.
State Library of Ohio resources
As Ohio prepares to more aggressively compete in a global economy with better educated and informed residents, the State Library of Ohio is taking charge. We are leading in the development of collaborative efforts that support Ohioans and libraries by providing high quality resources and services at lower costs. These efforts include providing statewide virtual resources in the areas of education, workforce development and consumer health. Public libraries provide invaluable service in the areas of education and economic development for their communities.
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is a web based learning solution that provides access to the most comprehensive collection of test-preparation tools, skill-building materials, and career resources available anywhere. Click on the LearningExpress Library link on the State Library of Ohio’s home page for access. Please note, first time users must access LearningExpress Library from either their local public library or through the State Library’s webpage to ensure access.
Find Help in Tough Times
Looking for help during these tough economic times? The State Library of Ohio understands that this is a challenging time for all residents of our great state. This one-stop Find Help in Tough Times center provides help in finding important information and resources.
http://www.library.ohio.gov/toughtimes
KnowItNow
Ohio’s live online reference center, KnowItNow provides librarians to answer your questions in real time 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Ohio Web Library
Simple online searching from trusted sources. Go beyond Google and get access to online newspapers, magazines and other resources provided by the Ohio library community.
http://www.ohioweblibrary.org/
Marketing materials for LearningExpress Library and KnowItNow are available for download and printing at the following websites:
http://www.library.ohio.gov/Marketing/MediaCenter/LearningExpressLibraryFlyers
http://knowitnow.org/mediakit/
Other resources
Many additional resources can be found in our links section, as well as on the individual page for each Ohio county.
