Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants

The Gladys Brooks Foundation supports innovative projects in libraries, education, hospitals, and clinics. Grants focus on resource endowments, capital construction, and equipment aimed at improving public access to information and educational resources. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations located in specific states and demonstrate that projects will be funded primarily by the grant. Applications for direct salary support or research projects are not accepted.

The Gladys Brooks Foundation was created under the will of Gladys Brooks Thayer of New York.
Its purpose is to provide for the intellectual, moral and physical welfare of the people of this country by establishing and  supporting non-profit libraries, educational institutions, hospitals and clinics.
Scope of Grants Considered
The Foundation will consider major grant applications for innovative projects in the fields of libraries, education, hospitals and clinics.
Grants for Libraries
Grant applications will be considered generally for resource Endowments (print, film, electronic database, speakers/workshops) capital construction and innovative equipment. Projects fostering broader public access to global information sources utilizing collaborative efforts, pioneering technologies and equipment are encouraged.
Grants for Educational Institutions
Grant applications from universities, colleges and secondary schools will be considered generally for:
educational endowments to fund scholarships based solely on educational achievements, leadership and academic ability of the student; endowments to support fellowships and teaching chairs for educators who confine their activities primarily to classroom instruction in the liberal arts, mathematics and the sciences during the academic year;erection or endowment of buildings, wings or additions thereto of buildings, and equipment for educational purposes;capital equipment for educational purposes.
Grants for Hospitals & Clinics
Grant proposals from hospitals and clinics where the proposal addresses a new health need, an improvement in the quality of health care or reduced health costs with better patient outcomes will be considered generally for:

• endowments for programs;erection or endowment of buildings, wings of or additions to buildings; capital equipment.

Eligibility

The Foundation provides grants only to institutions/organizations which are exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not private foundations as defined in section 509 of the Code.Generally the Board will only entertain grant applications from Applicants located in the states of: Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode IslandGrant applications generally will be considered where: outside funding (including governmental) is not available; the project will be largely funded by the grant unless the grant request covers a discrete component of a larger project; and the funds will be used for endowments, capital projects or capital equipment.Proposals for a continuing project must include a commitment from the applicant or a third party that the project will continue to receive all the necessary financial support after the grant from the Foundation is expended.All grants are made on the condition that the entirety of the funds advanced shall be utilized in direct furtherance of the project and that no portion thereof shall be appropriated by the Grantee as an administrative or processing fee, for overseeing the project or for the Grantee’s  general overhead.

Ineligibility

Applications for direct salary support will not be accepted.A grant that supports a research project will also not be considered.

501(c)(3) organizations located in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island. Grant Proposal Letters accepted January 1 through May 31. No direct salary support (except endowed positions) or research projects.