The Guilford Foundation, in partnership with Ascend Bank, is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Sponsorship Award Program. Through this partnership, Ascend Bank provides $30,000 annually to support Guilford nonprofit organizations with fundraising and brand-building events that bring our community together. Sponsorship applications are submitted through TGF’s online grant portal, with three review deadlines: February 15, April 15, and July 15.

“These sponsorships support the moments that define Guilford,” said Liza Janssen Petra, Executive Director of The Guilford Foundation. “From beloved traditions like the Community Nursery School’s Little Folks Fair and the Guilford Art Center Craft Expo to the Guilford Free Library Book Sale, Project Graduation, and the St. George Italian Festival, these events strengthen community connections while helping our nonprofit partners raise funds and visibility. We’re grateful to Ascend Bank for investing in the experiences that make our town such a vibrant place to live.”

Nonprofits can access the grant portal by visiting guilfordfoundation.org.