In support of the community’s rally to restore the iconic Grass Island Red Shack, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is launching the Save the Shack Challenge Grant in partnership with the Guilford Preservation Alliance (GPA). Over seven days (Monday, May 13 to Monday, May 20), TGF will match donations…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(ARPA) addressed the negative economic impacts resulting from COVID-19. The town allocated $1 million of this federal funding to bolster the vital work of local nonprofits still recovering from the pandemic. The Guilford Foundation was…
The Guilford Foundation (TGF), in partnership with GSB, proudly announces the disbursement of $11,500 to eight nonprofits, marking the second round of 2024 sponsorship funding. This brings the total sponsorship funding for the year to $24,000. These awards support Guilford-serving organizations organizing events that raise funds or enhance…
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is honored to have been named Community Partner of the Year by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce at their 2024 Annual Excellence Awards & Breakfast Meeting. TGF received one of nine awards given to businesses and organizations that demonstrate dedication, hard work, innovation, and…
The Guilford Foundation (TGF), in partnership with GSB, disbursed $12,500 to eight nonprofits as part of the first round of 2024 sponsorship funding. These awards are designated to assist community-serving organizations in hosting events aimed at fundraising or increasing visibility within the Guilford area. Through two additional application…
A priority for THe Guilford Foundation for our grantmaking is to focus on services that help community members in times of crisis and need, which include basic needs such as food and shelter as well as mental health. Here are a few local nonprofits that received grant funding…
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announced its 2024 annual grant deadline is March 15, 2024. Last year, TGF awarded 28 competitive grants to community-serving organizations, ranging from $1,000 to $12,000, with an average award of $4,000. “Our annual grantmaking is really at the heart of local philanthropy. It’s remarkable…
2023 IMPACT REPORT STORY A historic funding opportunity. Ecologists use the term “light gap” to describe a phenomenon that occurs when a forest canopy is broken by light, usually when a full-grown tree falls. As a result, light reaches the forest floor where it hadn’t before. New growth…
Of course, studies show a connection between music and brain function. Of course, exercise is more fun when there’s a little rhythm. And, of course, we all have a song that immediately takes us back to a particular time and place whenever it comes on the radio. We know all that, but it’s something altogether different to see firsthand the impact on the clients of the regional Orchard House Medical Adult Day Center.
Published December 19, 2023 in Guilford CourierWritten by Ben Rayner On most days, the Guilford Free Library is a quiet and reserved space for patrons to study and read. Last week, however, applause and excitement overtook the bookstacks as The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announced the 34 awardees of…