GFFE Standard Grant Program

Mission: Guilford Fund for Education is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that gives Guilford educators and students an avenue to explore, experiment, and bring fresh ideas for educational experiences by funding proposals that fall outside of an organization's budget.

Geographic Scope: Guilford, Connecticut and Guilford Public Schools

Eligible Applicants:

• Guilford Public Schools educators and staff
• Preschools in Guilford
• Not-for-profit organizations in Guilford
• Community educators (teachers, club leaders, coaches, artists, paraprofessionals, mental health professionals, religious leaders, etc.)

Focus Areas:

• STEM
• The arts and cultural awareness
• Social and emotional supports
• Educational activities, events, or projects that enhance curriculum and support student learning in new and different ways

What They Fund:

• Innovative and creative educational proposals for Guilford youth
• Projects that offer educational activities outside of organization budgets
• Proposals that explore new and different ways of learning

What They Don't Fund: Proposals submitted for the Evolving Education Grant that require more than $1,500 should be submitted as standard GFFE grants instead.

Contact Information: information@gffe.org

Application Portal: MBDA Grant Portal available on website

Application Process

1. Prepare proposal materials
2. Access application through MBDA Grant Portal at gffe.org
3. Submit proposal (may contact information@gffe.org to discuss concept before applying)
4. GFFE will review and notify applicants

Note: Check gffe.org/grant-application for current application deadlines and submission instructions