2022 Competitive Grant Recipients

The Guilford Foundation is proud to have distributed over $80,000 to 22 community serving organizations in 2022, that provide services and programs that enrich the quality of life for Guilford residents. To learn more about our Competitive Grantmaking process, click here. Organization Grant Award Program Legacy Theatre $1,000 Wheel…

TGF to Develop Process to Distribute ARPA Funding

The Guilford Board of Selectmen (BOS) chose The Guilford Foundation (TGF) at the end of 2022 to disperse $500,000 in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in partnership with the town. TGF is carefully crafting its distribution approach to align with the scope and magnitude of the…

Community Matters — Recovery Support

TGF Announces $135,000 Available Through Competitive Grant Process

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announced it would distribute $135,000 through its competitive grantmaking process. Last year, TGF awarded 22 competitive grants to community-serving organizations, ranging from $1,500 to $10,000, with an average award of $5,000. The application deadline is March 10, 2023; guidelines are available on TGF’s website….

Fappiano Family Fund for Special Needs Gives Donation to Gavin and Friends by Sarah Tuxis

The Fappiano Family Fund for Special Needs is one of our portfolio of charitable funds established by community members to support a cause that matters. The youngest generation of Fappianos presented a donation to Linda Toscano, the project founder of Gavin and Friends. She is transforming a house…

Three Community Leaders Join The Guilford Foundation Board

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) welcomes Sarah Blanton, Linda Fan, and Stacy Votto to its Board of Directors. These accomplished leaders bring exceptional expertise, insight, and community understanding. “Our Board plays a critical role for the Foundation, as they drive our grant-making and sponsorship awards, strategic planning, governance, and…

TGF 2023 Competitive Grant Application Deadline Set

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is pleased to announce that the 2023 competitive grant deadline is March 10, 2023. Last year, TGF awarded 22 competitive grants to community-serving organizations, ranging from $1,500 to $10,000, with an average award of $5,000. Application materials and guidelines are available on the website….

2023 Sponsorship Award Program Launched

The Guilford Foundation is pleased to report that we are once again partnering with GSB in 2023 to provide sponsorship awards to qualifying organizations serving the Guilford community. Sponsorships are defined as a single event (i.e., a gala, road race, etc.) or a series of individual events held by an…

Community Matters – Three-Year TGF Strategic Plan

As the backdrop of a changing landscape coupled with a growing endowment (reaching $6 million in 2022), The Guilford Foundation (TGF) developed a three-year strategic plan that positions the Foundation to be innovative, proactive, and responsive in meeting community needs. Executive Director Liza Janssen Petra explained, ” Staying…

Town Partners with The Guilford Foundation to Disperse ARPA Funds

The Board of Selectmen (BOS) has announced plans to partner with The Guilford Foundation (TGF) to disperse $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. According to officials, the town entered into a subrecipient agreement with TGF, empowering the Foundation to distribute the federal funding. ARPA funds are…