Grants Research and Training Center

703-324-8685 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 324
Fairfax, VA 22035
Renee Edwards
Administrative Services Division Director

Department Resources

Grants Research and Training Center (GRTC)

As Funding Information Network Partner of Candid, the Grants Research and Training Center (GRTC) is a community resource for nonprofit organizations, students, artists and other individuals seeking foundation grant opportunities.

"Looking for grants for your nonprofit?

Online event, July 20, 2022.
Learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations working on causes and with communities similar to those you serve. Registration is required. Learn more about the event.

Fairfax County Public Library Grants Center (banner)

GRTC Services

Free access is provided to the Candid electronic databases on grantmakers and nonprofit organizations:

Available Online at Any Time:

Icon Unlocked at BranchUnlocked at Tysons-Pimmit Branch GRTC:

Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
703-790-8088, TTY: 711

Staff assistance to get started is available:

  • Monday–Wednesday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Thursday–Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are several ways to locate grant opportunities.

To apply you must write a grant proposal. Each grant has unique requirements that must be included in the proposal.

Candid Learning is a free online resource that helps nonprofits become more viable grant applicants. Their site offers a knowledge base of help articles, sample grants and documents, research and more.

Visit Candid Learning for a calendar of online and in-person training opportunities.

Visit the Grants Research and Training Center located at the following Fairfax County Public Library branch:

  • Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library at 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088, TTY: 711

for self-serve, free access to the Candid electronic databases of grantmakers: Foundation Directory Online Professional and Grants to Individuals. Find other locations that provide this resource.

GRTC: Using Foundation Directory

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits

GRTC Is Supported By:

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