[Michlib-l] Candid Foundation Directory-Feedback

Ryan Tackabury rtackabury at ruthhughes.org
Fri Feb 21 12:37:36 EST 2025


Hi Jessica,

When I was at Genesee District Library, we subscribed and I taught a few
classes on using Foundation Directory that ended up being fairly popular.
This was shortly before Covid, and things fizzled out.

It's a great resource for anyone looking for potential grant opportunities,
but I think people often want to use it to find grants to apply to. In
reality, Foundation Directory is really more about finding foundations that
people can approach for money, not for already outlined grant opportunities.

Great resource, if a bit of a learning curve. I think it really shines for
libraries when accompanied by classes/other resources to help patrons
understand how to use it.

I am happy to try and answer any questions you might have!


On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM Jessica Bostian via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> Good afternoon Michigan libraries!
>
> If your organization subscribes to (or has in the past) to the
> Candid/Foundation Grant Directory online for your patrons, I would
> appreciate any/all feedback you can provide me.
>
> Thank you everyone!
>
>
> *Jessica Bostian*
>
> Assistant Manager/Librarian III
>
> Patent and Trademark Resource Center Representative
>
> Detroit Public Library
>
> Social Science, Education & Religion
>
> Business, Science & Technology
>
> 5201 Woodward Ave.
>
> Detroit, MI 48202
>
> jbostian at detroitpubliclibrary.org
>
> 313-481-1403
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-- 
Ryan Tackabury
Director
Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library
211 North Almont Avenue
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-8043 ext. 205
www.ruthhughes.org
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