Advancing Macomb and the Clinton-Macomb Public Library have teamed up to provide access to the Foundation Directory Online (FDO) in Macomb County. FDO by Candid, is the most extensive, up-to-date database of philanthropic giving available. Advancing Macomb is funding one-year of access to these resources and partnered with the Clinton-Macomb Public Library to be the provider.

A valuable tool for nonprofit organizations, FDO can help build a prospect list, find out more about other grant awardees, and enhance understanding of funding that may be available to help an organization reach their fundraising goals. The resource can also help you learn how to write a grant proposal, find out more about when to approach a foundation for funding and other tips and tricks. The Grants to Individuals database is also available to people looking for funding for individual projects not associated with an organization. 

 The full access version of FDO and Grants to Individuals are available at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library main branch located at 40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township. A limited access version of the FDO database can be used remotely and at the other branch locations of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library. A library card from one of the Macomb County/Suburban Library Cooperative libraries is needed to use the systems. Access them at cmpl.org/advanced-researchunder Grants.