As federal dollars shrink, the Internet is quickly becoming a valuable resource for locating funding and other useful information essential for community-based providers to sustain themselves. The Internet is a computer network made up of other networks where information on a variety of subjects can be accessed by anyone with a computer, modem, and appropriate software from anywhere in the world. To get online, you need a computer, a modem and phone line, and access to an Internet provider. There are some simple ways to make searching for information on the Internet quick and easy. The search tools available on the Web are called search engines.
Search engines assist in locating information by topics using keywords.
If it cannot locate the information you want, it will connect you to other search engines that may assist you in your search. The Web also has home pages or sites that link to resources throughout the Internet. There are a number of Web sites that provide the latest information on federal funding and programs. This site also includes an extensive database on funding opportunities with full search capabilities. Users have the option to subscribe to various online discussions, grouped by topic, where they can share valuable information with other human service providers.