Searchable database of the literature of philanthropy with citations. Be sure to check LibrarySearch and MaineCat to find a copy of any item you find in this catalog.
Evaluates U.S. charities with unbiased, numbers-based rating system on Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency. Search by charity, keywords, or EIN.
The MPC offers services to grant makers and seekers. A key resource is Foundation Directory Online Professional, a database with over 98,000 foundations, corporate givers, and grant-making public charities.
From Council of State Governments, in-depth tables, charts and figures illustrating how state government operates, and articles that analyze and report on performance. Statistical data can be downloaded as PDFs or spreadsheets. 1935+
The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications is the finding tool for electronic and print publications from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Items indexed include all formats with electronic items accessed via permanent URLs to ensure long-term access. Include all time periods.
Census Gateway provides access to decennial census data, including population, housing, social and economic statistics for the United States through charts, graphs and a range of other formats, including custom search capabilities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Site includes Innovation Center, Research and the CMS Data Navigator.
Intended to increase access to datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Includes not only datasets but interesting ways to view data.
House and Senate Bills and Resolutions provides access to records of selected sessions of Congress, beginning with the 6th Congress (1799) in the House of Representatives, the 16th Congress (1819) in the Senate, and the 18th Congress (1823) for Senate Joint Resolutions. Coverage ends with the 42nd Congress (1817-1873). Part of the Library of Congress American Memory Project.
The State and Local Internet directory provides convenient one-stop access to the websites of thousands of state agencies and city and county governments and other organizations.
EUROPA provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration. Users can also consult all legislation currently in force or under discussion, and find out about the policies administered by the European Union.
Contains over 146,000 UNESCO documents in full text published since 1945 as well as metadata from the collections of the UNESCO Library and documentation centres in Field Offices and Institutes.
Directory of over 1500 non-profit, grassroots, progressive, social change, and social service organizations in Maine. Search by category, or view listings by town/city in alphabetical order.
The COVID-19 pandemic both revealed and worsened barriers to health and well-being such as racism, discrimination and disinvestment. The 2022 National Findings Report examines the issues and opportunities to ensure economic security and health for all through a living wage, fair pay for women, affordable and accessible childcare, and well-resourced, equitably funded schools.
Directories of farmer's markets, CSAs, food hubs. Each directory provides key information about the business listed, including a mapped location, operating hours, months of operation, the types of products available, number of farmers at each market and the accepted forms of payment.
The professional organization for the study of political science. Brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupations to deepen our understanding of politics, democracy, and citizenship throughout the world.
The ASFS was founded with the goal of promoting the interdisciplinary study of food and society. The organization produces the journal, Food Culture & Society.
Member organization for municipalities and local government in Maine. Links to Maine Town & City monthly magazine, news, and resources, tax data and statistics.
Includes the Observatory, a database of public policy case studies. Founded to help improve the positive impact of governments; focuses on legitimacy, policy and action.
One model for university-community engagement, from the University of Minnesota. Projects include visualization, neighborhood leadership and organizing, and more.
Nonprofit planning, design and educational organization that uses Placemaking approach to create vital public spaces such as markets, waterfronts and walk bike projects.
Publication Date: 2016. Maine Municipal Association publication on the evolution of local government in Maine. Features: citizen participation, federal and state government relations.
Check out Ballotpedia's Public Policy index. Covers local, state and federal politics. Content includes neutral and verifiable information on government officials and offices, political issues and public policy, elections, candidates, and the influencers of politics.
The Community Tool Box is a free, online resource for those working to build healthier communities and bring about social change. Includes: databases of best practices, online courses.
Materials from IMCA partners, along with reports and surveys that describe approaches that have impact and provide the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others. ICMA is the world’s leading association of professional city and county managers and other employees who serve local governments.
The Atlas provides data on demographic change, racial inclusion, and the economic benefits of equity for the 100 largest cities, 150 largest regions, all 50 states, and the United States.
"We support the self-determination of Wabanaki people through education, truth-telling, restorative justice, and restorative practices in Wabanaki and Maine communities.
We design our structures and processes to be responsive to Wabanaki communities and beneficial to Wabanaki people."
U.S. DOT site for planning resources that covers automated vehicles, congestion, public lands, and rural and small capacity, as well as other focus areas.
