Gratis Foundation Grant

The Gratis Foundation Grant supports organizations focused on education, health care, humanitarian services, and at-risk youth. Applications are accepted in specific periods: October 1 to January 31 for health and medical research; February 1 to May 31 for education; and June 1 to September 30 for military and animal welfare. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt and located in designated areas. The foundation emphasizes achievement and leadership in its funding decisions.

NOTE: Application deadlines
October 1 - January 31: Applications accepted during this time period for organizations focused in the following areas: Health care and medical research Children’s medical, heart disease, and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomaChurches & ReligionFebruary 1 - May 31:  Applications accepted during this time period for organizations focused in the following areas: Education Institutional scholarships (need-based awarded to and by colleges and universities)At-Risk Youth & FamiliesAbused, neglected, and disadvantaged children; adoption & foster care; victims of domestic abuse; and homelessnessInternational humanitarian aid June 1 - September 30: Applications accepted during this time period for organizations focused in the following areas: U.S. military personnel and family supportAnimal Welfare & AdvocacyFood Pantries & Feeding Programs
It is the intent of the foundation to award grants based on achievement, excellence, significance, or leadership in a specific field or charitable endeavor.
Program areas
Animal Welfare & AdvocacyAt-Risk Youth & FamiliesChurches & ReligionEducationFood Pantries & Feeding ProgramsHealth Care & Medical ResearchInternational Humanitarian AidU.S. Military Personnel & Family Support
Program limitations
Supports programs in the fields of education, health care and medical research, humanitarian services, abused and neglected children, and assisting U.S. Military personnel and their families.

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Geographic limitationsBoston, MA Cape Cod, MA Washington, DC Metro area Palm Beach County, FL.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not accept requests for grants that would be payable to, or for the benefit of, specific individuals.