Guilford Foundation Annual Grants

The Guilford Foundation Competitive Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Guilford by supporting 501(c)3 organizations and governmental agencies. Its focus areas include arts, education, and human services. The foundation seeks innovative projects that address community needs, foster collaboration, and build organizational capacity. Applications from previous grantees are welcomed, but continued funding is not guaranteed. Priority is given to basic needs and community strengthening initiatives for 2024, ensuring impactful support for vulnerable populations.

Annual Grant Making Process Guidelines
The mission of The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is to enrich the quality of life in our community by connecting people who care with causes that matter, now and for generations to come. TGF values integrity and equity as we actively seek to be a trusted, responsive, and collaborative leader that makes a positive difference in our community. We fulfill our mission by building and maintaining a charitable endowment and making prudent grants that serve to address the ever-changing needs of the Guilford community.
What The Guilford Foundation Funds
TGF looks to fund organizations and projects that strengthen and improve Guilford in the following focus areas:
Animal WelfareArts, Culture and Heritage Basic Needs Community Improvement & VitalityEducation Environment & Sustainability Wellness & Mental Health Human ServicesChildren & Youth Seniors
Additional Information
TGF holds several “field of interest” funds, including funds dedicated to youth, veterans or active military, the environment, and design/build efforts. During the application review process the CIC works to match applications with corresponding fields of interest funds and donor intent.

Eligibility

Grants are awarded to 501(c)3 not-for-profit organizations and 170(c)(1) governmental agencies serving the Guilford community.Grants will be awarded to organizations that positively impact Guilford within the focus areas identified above.Applications from previous grantees are welcome; continued funding will be considered by CIC but is not guaranteed.All final reports from previously awarded grants must be provided prior to submission of a new grant application

Ineligibility

Grant awards cannot be used retroactively to pay costs for programs or services that have occurred in the past.Debt reductionEndowmentsIndividualsLobbyingPolitical organizations and campaignReplace government funding sources