Databases

General grant writing assistance and tutorials.

As a partner of this nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, Hoyt Library provides visitors with free public access to grantmaker directories, books on fundraising and nonprofit management, and the Foundation Center’s electronic database - Foundation Directory Online. The fully searchable database includes detailed profiles of all active U.S. foundations, as well as an extensive file of recent grants awarded by the nation’s top funders.

Comprehensive 990 listing.

U.S. Department of Education free application for Federal Student Aid.

Strengthen your brain cells by playing math arcade games, reading popular eBooks such as, Galactic Hot Dogs and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and getting creative with MadLibs Junior. (Beginning Reader Friendly)

Encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Includes Study of Science--Earth Science, Geography and Geology c. 2017 and the Life & Career Skills Series--Employment, Personal Finance, Health & Wellnes and Social Skills.

The Genealogical Death Indexing System provided by the Michigan Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics.

The Governing Michigan portal (GoverningMichigan.org) provides access to electronic versions of selected Michigan government publications collected by the Library of Michigan. This program of preservation and access to state government information operates under MCL397.19.

GPO receives information from federal agencies and organizations in all three branches of the government and feeds content to the Library of Congress’ www.congress.gov and the Federal Register online.

A listing of grants available to support women's services and scholarships.

A one-stop electronic grant portal where potential grant recipients will receive full service electronic grant administration.

An extensive source of information on approximately 14,000 19th Century ships that sailed the Great Lakes. Each vessel record may include build & owner info, a brief historical timeline, and photographs. The database was compiled from the collection of C. Patrick Labadie.

1.8 million nonprofit 990 forms, charities and funders.

A digital preservation repository and highly functional access platform. Drawing on a full range of library collections the repository contains significant amounts of Michigan material often published outside of the state.

Helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find services related to jobs, training, unemployment benefits, health care, housing, and family support.

High School Ace is a free online learning center that features subject guides for English, foreign languages, math, science and social studies.

Use tests, eBooks, and tutorials to assess and build your skill levels in reading, writing and math and prepare for the GED® Test in English and Spanish.