In-House Resources

As a member of Candid’s nationwide network of nonprofit serving agencies, through a collaboration with the United Way of Iredell County, the Iredell County Public Library provides visitors with free public access to Candid’s applications and resources.

At our Statesville location, you can access the database Candid Foundation Directory, and other resources to assist and strengthen your nonprofit organization.

Representatives of nonprofit and grassroots organizations and other patrons are welcome to use the databases at the Statesville Branch at any time during our open hours.

Please note these resources are only available on public computers and the public WiFi network at the Statesville Library.

Candid Foundation Directory – Candid's premier fundraising tool gives grant-seekers unprecedented access to the largest amount of clean and coded philanthropic data that currently exists. By combining exhaustive data with intuitive search functionality and informative data visualizations, FDO makes fundraising quick and efficient. 

• Additional tools for navigating Candid Foundation Directory:
  • Recorded Webinar: Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
  • Philanthropy Classification System for tips on how to navigate the philanthropy classification system. 

Grants to Individuals- Get detailed information on more than 10,000 foundations that give grants or scholarships to individuals. NEW: The application also provides direct access to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for individuals not associated with a nonprofit right on its homepage.

Foundation Maps- Foundation Maps is an interactive mapping platform with data on millions of grants that allows users to reflect on their foundation’s grantmaking activity, explore activity in the field, and discover new partners for collaboration.

Candid Learning– Access all of Candid’s live and on-demand trainings, webinars, and other resources designed to improve your fundraising, overall sustainability, grantmaking, and transparency.