The Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center at the Akron-Summit County Public Library provides entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations with the information, resources, and referrals necessary to reach their goals.
Located on the first floor of Main Library, the Small Business and Nonprofit Resource Center offers custom programming for entrepreneurs and nonprofits; a free coworking space; and a dedicated Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Librarian.
- individualized training on library resources
- access to in-depth information and research for starting or growing a nonprofit or for-profit organization
- access to a comprehensive network of local entrepreneurial support via referrals from our Small Business and Nonprofit Resources Librarian
Apply below for a free membership which grants you access to:
- free co-working space
- Notice of upcoming events for entrepreneurs and nonprofits
Small Business & Nonprofit Class Schedule
Business Resources
Databases
Local Resources
Nonprofit Resources
Candid
The Akron-Summit County Public Library is a Community Partner of Candid. Through Candid’s Funding Information Network, the Main Library is able to provide free access to valuable Candid databases and essential reference directories and resources that can help you:
- Research potential funders
- Prepare grant proposals
- Start a nonprofit
- Organize fundraisers
- Obtain IRS 990's
- Explore topics related to philanthropy
Databases
Other Nonprofit Resources
- Akron Community Foundation
- BVU
- GRANTS.GOV
- GAR Foundation
- Council on Foundations
- Grant Gopher
- Grantmakers.io
