IGFF Grant (Employee Financial Hardship Grant)

IGFF Grant - Employee Financial Hardship Program

Geographic Scope: United States (serves employees and contractors across multiple office locations)

Focus Areas: Personal financial hardship relief for current IG employees and contractors

Purpose

Provides emergency financial assistance to eligible employees and contractors experiencing unplanned, unforeseen financial hardships that are beyond their means to manage and significantly alter their day-to-day life.

Eligible Applicants

• Employment Status: Current internal corporate employees working directly for IG OR contracted consultants placed by IG
• Service Requirement (for contractors): At least six (6) months of accumulated service
• All applicants must meet ALL three eligibility requirements:
  1. Current employment/contractor status (6+ months for contractors)
  2. Enduring a personal financial hardship (unplanned, unforeseen expense beyond applicant's means)
  3. Supporting evidence of need with specific costs (e.g., auto repair bill, rent statement)

What Qualifies as Financial Hardship

Likely to be Awarded:

• Restorative relief to return applicant as close as possible to normalcy
• Auto repair costs from accident
• Medical expenses directly resulting from unforeseen hardship
• One-time, unexpected life-altering events

Likely NOT to be Awarded:

• Ongoing/recurring expenses that are reasonably expected
• Rent/housing if applicant has chosen to live beyond their means
• Medical bills from chosen lack of medical insurance coverage
• Expenses incurred by anyone other than the applicant
• Loss of employment as sole reason

Geographic Coverage

Office locations include: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Bentonville, Birmingham, Boca Raton, Boise, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Huntsville, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, King of Prussia, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orange County, Orlando, Pensacola, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Portland, Raleigh, Richmond, San Antonio, San Diego, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, St. Louis, Stamford, Tampa, Washington D.C.

Timeline

• Response Time: Expect a response within 1-3 business days of application submission

Contact Information

• Email: igfamilyfoundationinquiry@insightglobal.com
• Address: 1224 Hammond Drive Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30346

Important Notes

• Direct applicants must apply for themselves; supervisors/managers should not apply on behalf of employees
• Committee must speak directly with employee to ensure criteria is met and privacy is respected
• Applicants may be asked to share their story via interview video and print format (optional consent requested)

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete Application Form

• Submit the online application form available at igfamilyfoundation.org/igff-request-a-grant/
• Estimated completion time: 10 minutes

Step 2: Provide Required Information
The application form requires the following fields:

Contact Information (All Applicants)

• First Name*
• Last Name*
• Email Address*
• Telephone Number*
• IG Office Location* (dropdown menu with all office locations)

Employment Information

Select your employment status:

• Internal Corporate Employee working directly for IG
• Contracted Consultant placed by IG

For Contractors Only

• IG Sponsor's Name* (your IG point of contact such as Recruiter, Account Manager, Program Manager, Sales Manager, etc.)
• IG Sponsor's Email*

Step 3: Describe Your Situation

Narrative Fields:

• Your Specific Need* - Brief description of what financial assistance is needed
• Your Story* - Provide as much detail as possible about your financial hardship

Step 4: Provide Supporting Documentation

• Include specific evidence of need and costs (e.g., auto repair bill, medical invoice, rent statement)
• Documentation must clearly show the amount needed and what the funds will be applied to

Step 5: Acknowledge Eligibility Criteria
Confirm understanding that:

• Financial hardship is defined as unplanned, unforeseen expense beyond your means that is life-changing and alters day-to-day life
• You understand examples likely to be granted (restorative relief like auto repairs, medical expenses from unforeseen hardship)
• You understand examples NOT likely to be awarded (ongoing expected expenses, rent from living beyond means, medical bills from chosen lack of coverage, expenses for others)

Step 6: Optional Story Sharing Consent
Indicate willingness to share your story:

• YES - I'd love to share my story through interview video and print format
• NO - I prefer that my story not be shared

Step 7: Sign Publicity Release (if applicable)
If you consent to story sharing, sign the Publicity Release Agreement acknowledging:

• You are 18 years or older with legal capacity to enter agreement
• IGFF has unrestricted rights to use your name, image, voice, and likeness in any media for promotion and trade
• IGFF may edit or alter media without restriction
• You will not receive payment for these rights
• You waive right to inspect or approve use of media
• You release IGFF from claims related to use of your media

Important Application Notes

• Important: Do not apply on behalf of another employee or consultant - they must apply directly themselves
• Expected response time: 1-3 business days