How much funding does Sponsorship Awards provide?

Sponsorship Awards provides $300 - $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Sponsorship Awards?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around December.

Who is eligible for Sponsorship Awards?

Eligible applicants: 509(a)(3) not-for-profit organizations.

How often is Sponsorship Awards offered?

Sponsorship Awards accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Sponsorship Awards

The Guilford Foundation Inc

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Funding Amount

$300 - $2,500

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Current deadline: December 31, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Submit Application: Applications reviewed on rolling basis throughout the year”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

509(a)(3) not-for-profit organizations

Other requirements

170(c)(1) governmental agencies
Must serve the Guilford community
Review Process: Applications reviewed throughout the year on rolling basis

Overview

In partnership with Ascend Bank and TGF, this program awards $30,000 annually in sponsorship funds to nonprofit organizations for events that fundraise or increase organizational visibility.

Geographic Scope: Guilford, Connecticut area

Award Amount: $30,000 total annually with typical individual sponsorship awards ranging from $300 - $2,500

Purpose: Support nonprofit events that:

Fundraise for the organization
Increase organizational visibility

Eligibility:

509(a)(3) not-for-profit organizations
170(c)(1) governmental agencies
Must serve the Guilford community

Review Process: Applications reviewed throughout the year on rolling basis

Contact:

Phone: +1 (203) 640-4049
Address: 44 Boston Street, P.O. Box 35, Guilford CT 06437
Online Portal: Available at guilfordfoundation.org

2026 Status: In February 2026, TGF announced over $9,000 in 2026 sponsorship funding awards to support local nonprofits

How to Apply

Access Sponsorship Guidelines: Review TGF sponsorship guidelines available on website
Access Online Grant Portal: Visit guilfordfoundation.org to access the online application system
Complete Application: Submit sponsorship application through the online portal
Submit Application: Applications reviewed on rolling basis throughout the year

Sponsorship Guidelines

Detailed guidelines available on website for applicant review before submitting

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What The Guilford Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 8
Total given: $142K
Median grant: $7,500
Range: $5,000–$78K

By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Guilford, CT; Madison, CT; New Haven, CT.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.