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THE
GUILFORD FOUNDATION, INC.
GUIDELINES FOR GRANTS
The Mission of the Guilford Foundation is to Òconnect people who care with causes that matter to themÓ to enrich the quality of life in Guilford; now and for generations to come.
The Guilford Foundation was established as a public foundation to enrich the quality of life in GuilfordÉforever. 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.
Our Current Focus Areas: include arts & culture, education, workplace mentoring, the environment, human services, safer communities, heritage enhancement, and economic opportunity.
Our grant awards typically range up to $5,000. However, larger requests are considered within context of the projectÕs likely impact on a focus area and the FoundationÕs overall grant budget.
Please contact Stephen Page, Chair of the Grant Review Committee, at 203-453-9031 or spage04@snet.net, with questions regarding the grant guidelines or application process.
Grant Guidelines
Grants are awarded to:
Competitive grants are awarded to federally recognized 501(c)(3) organizations and 170 (c)(1) government agencies serving the town of Guilford. Grant proposals should address a need within one or more of the Focus Areas specified above and demonstrate a positive impact on the organization, project, community, or persons served.
High Priority Programs Include Those That:
Strengthen families;
Improve access to area resources, especially for under-served populations;
Enable residents to participate in the cultural life of the community;
Demonstrate collaborative efforts and inclusive practices;
Reinforce best practices or show innovative approaches;
Add to the general well being of Guilford.
Low Priority requests Include:
Routine operating expenses for established agencies;
Staff salaries not directly related to program implementation;
Publications, unless they constitute outreach for specific programs;
Staff development costs, including conferences, seminars, workshops, and travel;
Research projects;
Most building projects;
Other Factors We Consider:
Has the organization received funding from the Guilford Foundation in the past?
Will the proposed activities strengthen the applicant's ability to carry out its mission effectively and efficiently?
Does the organizationÕs program help to prevent or address a community-wide problem?
Does the proposed organization or agency show promise for success, sound management, and record keeping practices ensuring accountability for funds advanced?
Does the organization or agency have clear and attainable goals relevant to community needs?
Grants are not awarded for:
Direct financial assistance to individuals or families;
Religious or sectarian programs;
Political or lobbying purposes;
Capital campaigns and fund-raising events;
Debt retirement;
Application Procedure:
Proposals are accepted January 1st until May 31st and September 1st until December 31st. The Board does not have regular meetings the months of July and August.
The Grant Review Committee meets to review grants in the months of January, March, May, September, and November.
The preferred method for submission of completed applications is by email with backup sent to the address below.
The Guilford Foundation, Attn: Stephen Page, Chairman Grant Review Committee P. O. Box 35, Guilford, Ct., 06437
Applications and guidelines are available at our web site, guilfordfoundation.org
Your Responsibilities if you are awarded a grant:
The Foundation requires from the grantees, a follow-up report within six months and at the completion of the project, including the following:
A. Financial disclosures of how the grant was spent, and
B. Progress made in relation to the original stated objectives.
In addition, the Guilford Foundation expects to be recognized as a participating sponsor in all of your related press releases and publicity.
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