Gibbs Family Foundation Grant

Program Proposal Guidelines

Currently, TGFF seeks to expand its services to the community, in particular individuals at risk of contracting or developing rare diseases such as infectious diseases, certain cancers, and neurological conditions (see a sample list of diseases funded by the organization).

TGFF has established goals for this program as stated below:

• Engagement of the community at large
• Prevention screening and testing
• Increase awareness of consequences related to behavior modification
• Target at risk individuals with a focus on underserved populations
• Disseminate information

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Grants are only awarded to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
• Serve a public purpose
• Demonstrate ability to carry out the program
• Demonstrate potential impact on the community
• Demonstrate community support
• Show evidence of need
• Geographical areas of focus:
  • United States of America
• TGFF is implementing an outreach and educational program targeting that population in the Midwest: IL, IN, WI, MN, OH, and MI.

Ineligibility

• Funding will not be considered for individuals and/or families.
• Additionally, tickets, advertising or sponsorship for fundraising events are not eligible to receive funds.
• Research grants, conferences, travel, videos, and capital acquisitions are also excluded.
• If any terms of this process are not met, for any reason, the applicant will be in breach of this agreement and will be responsible for returning any grant money given. (i.e., program is not completed as stated in application).
• Programs not funded could include, but are not limited to:
• Money for prizes, awards or individuals.
• Membership and ticket selling campaigns.
• Travel expenses.
• Deficit reduction.
• Expenses incurred prior to the grant agreement starting date.
• Multi-year programs, unless given prior special consideration.
• Research directed primarily to academic purposes.
• Receptions, socials or parties.
• Money for the sole purpose of buying publicity. (The purchase of publicity as a minor expense within a larger eligible program is permitted.)
• Capital improvements, construction, renovation, structural maintenance of facilities.
• Administrative personnel (including clerical staff, producers, management, and grant writers.)
• Overhead or administrative costs.
• Loans, fines, penalties, costs of litigation or associated interest payments.