Archive for Grants

Guilford Foundation Awards $1 Million to Area Nonprofits

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…

Doubling of ARPA Funds to $1M is Windfall for Guilford Nonprofit Organizations

Published December 18, 2023 in CT InsiderWritten by Sarah Page Kyrcz A total of $1 million, from the American Rescue Plan Act, was split between 34 nonprofits who serve the Guilford community. The awards ranged from $5,000 to $75,000.  The Guilford Foundation is administering the funds. “It’s just…

TGF and Town of Guilford Allocate $1 Million in ARPA Funding to 34 Area Nonprofits   

In a significant community milestone, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) and the Town of Guilford announced the allocation of $1 million in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support local nonprofits in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.   Guilford First Selectman Matt Hoey commented, “The…

Community Matters – Enriching the Community

Many of the grants The Guilford Foundation funds provide joy and brightened spirits to the community at large, making it measurable better. Here are a few vignettes of recent grant recipients that showcase positive local impact: Guilford Art Center (GAC): The operational funding TGF provides supports its education…

Application Deadline for Nonprofit ARPA Funding is September 8

The application deadline for local nonprofits serving the Guilford community to receive federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is September 8, 2023. The Guilford Foundation was selected by the town’s Board of Selectmen (BOS) to disperse $1 million, given TGF’s extensive grantmaking experience and strong…

Community Matters – Youth Investment

The Guilford Foundation is doing incredible work in investing in youth and education locally. In fact, in 2022, over $27,000 alone in grants was directed to these important types of programs. The recipients of the grant money include:Community Nursery School recently established an entire outside Nature School where children…

TGF Youth Advisory Group Distributes $21,136 in Grants to Area Nonprofits in 2023

The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), the grantmaking body of The Guilford Foundation, distributed $21,136 to the community at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Over $12,500 in community grants through the Guilford Interact Student Advisory Fund were given to area organizations providing critical services. The six grant…

TGF Announces 2023 ARPA Application Workshop Date

As you may know, the Guilford Board of Selectmen (BOS) selected TGF to distribute $500,000 in federal funding to charitable organizations in 2023 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. We are creating a process similar to our competitive grantmaking grounded in rigor and methodology. As a…

The Guilford Foundation Invests over $109,000 into Community through Grantmaking

TGF distributed $109,200 to 28 community-serving organizations through its 2023 grantmaking program. The awards, ranging from $1,000 to $12,500, support vital area programs.

Community Matters – Recovery Support

Mental health issues and addiction are more prevalent than one would think. Even with increased awareness, these can be unpopular topics and ones that people avoid discussing or addressing. Through our 2022 competitive grant process, we support various organizations providing these critical services that save and transform lives…