Minneapolis Public Library: the Foundation Center Collection

Welcome to the Foundation Center Collection

Does your nonprofit organization need funding for a project? The Minneapolis Public Library is a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center. As a member of this nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, the Minneapolis Public Library provides visitors with free public access to grantmaker directories, books on fundraising and nonprofit management, and the Foundation Center's electronic databases, including FC Search: The Foundation Center's Database. The fully searchable database includes detailed profiles of all active U.S. foundations, as well as an extensive file of recent grants awarded by the nation's top funders.

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Updated 12 May 2006

The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires libraries receiving certain types of federal funding to install software designed to filter visual depictions that are obscene, contain child pornography, or are harmful to minors. Rather than jeopardize potential federal funding, the Minneapolis Public Library Board authorized the installation of filtering software to comply with CIPA. In accordance with the law, persons aged 17 or older may request to have the filters disabled for any lawful purpose that meets Minneapolis Public Library Internet Policies and Guidelines.

Please note: Internet filtering software may fail to block objectionable content and may unintentionally block sites that have legitimate research value. If you believe a particular website should be permanently blocked or unblocked please complete our online form to make a recommendation.

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