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Do I need a Marshall Public Library card to use EIFIC?Only if you want to check something out. The online services are free and are only available in the Library. Prints are $.10 per page. Call the Library (232-1263 ext.32) for information about getting a library card. Back to TopWill someone at the Library write my grant?Unfortunately, no. However we will help you find the information you need to write it yourself. Back to TopHow long will it take to find a grant?Finding a grant takes time and patience. You should plan to come when you have at least an hour to become acquainted with the materials in EIFIC and to begin your search. Library staff can show you how to use the resources. The Foundation Center Online & Foundation Grants to Individuals Online make grant seeking much quicker than using print materials alone. Back to TopCan I get a grant for starting a business?Grants are seldom available to for-profit businesses. However, EIFIC has resources to help you find other funds for your business. The Library also has information from the local Business Resource Group to help you in many ways with starting your business. Back to TopWhat is The Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center?The Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center (EIFIC) is a service of the Marshall Public Library, created to help the people in Eastern Idaho find the information they need to obtain grant funding. EIFIC has expanded to include information for grant seeking for individuals. Grants are not usually available to for-profit businesses. However, EIFIC has resources to help you find other funds for your business. EIFIC is a cooperating collection of The Foundation Center in New York and also has branch collections with Partners for Prosperity in Eastern Idaho. The Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center is located on the second floor of the Marshall Public Library, 113 South Garfield, in Pocatello. There is a selection of print and electronic materials which will help match grant seekers to donors. Back to TopWhen is EIFIC open?EIFIC is open the same hours as Marshall Public Library. Internet access to the Foundation Center Online and Foundation Grants for Individuals turns off 30 minutes before closing. Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm Friday and Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday closed Back to TopAre there grants for individuals?Yes. EIFIC has print materials and an online subscription to Foundation Grants for Individuals. Scholarship information is also available. Do you have any magazines for fundraisers or grant seekers?EIFIC has several publications for fundraisers and grant seekers. For example: Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Idaho Humanities Newsletter, Grantsmanship Center Magazine, Idaho Community Foundation, Rotarian, IQ Idaho and Successful Fundraising. How do I contact EIFIC?Marshall Public Library 113 South Garfield Ave. Pocatello, ID 83024 (208) 232-1263 ext. 22 kcastro@marshallpl.org
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