Apply for a Grant
It is TGFF’s desire to inspire, invest, and involve ourselves and others to further programs that achieve Sustainable Solutions for Independence.
The Gibney Family Foundation offers different giving strategies based on your organization and the goals to be accomplished. Your family grant sponsor can help determine which application is the right fit.
Mini Grant
Mini Grants are often used for a first-time grant as we are getting to know an organization, or to support an organization where this type of funding better fits in their financial picture. A Mini Grant application is for requests up to $5,000.
Regular Grant
Regular Grants are best fit for organizations that TGFF has built a relationship with and have previously been awarded a Mini Grant. A Regular Grant application is for requests greater than $5,000.
Grant Timeline
| Rough Draft Submission* | Final Grant Deadline | Grant Decision | Funding Date | Grant Report Due | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | Mid December | January 1st | Mid February | March 1st | January 1st the following year |
| Quarter 2 | Mid March | April 1st | Mid May | June 1st | April 1st the following year |
| Quarter 3 | Mid June | July 1st | Mid August | September 1st | July 1st the following year |
| Quarter 4 | Mid September | October 1st | Mid November | December 1st | October 1st the following year |
*TGFF’s online application creates a rough draft of your application and is the beginning of the TGFF grant process. It is recommended to submit your online Rough Draft at least 2 weeks before the Final Grant Deadline.
How to Get Started
All grant proposals must be submitted online. The Gibney Family Foundation no longer accepts grant applications or grant reports through email. Please proceed with the application process after reviewing the TGFF Grant Guidelines and Eligibility.
Guidelines & Eligibility
TGFF guidelines are meant to assist potential grantees to determine what programs and services can be supported.
Grant Application
After the type of grant application is determined by your grant sponsor, select the appropriate application link below.
Grant Proposal Checklist
Be prepared to upload the following during the online rough draft submission:
- Timeline for your project
- Project budget
- Your organization’s financials: operating budget and balance sheet for the two previous years
We are here to help! Please contact your grant sponsor if you have questions regarding your grant proposal and submission.
What Happens Next?
Once the online rough draft is submitted, the collaborative review process with a TGFF grant sponsor can begin.
Final grant application submission is achieved after collaboration is complete.
After the final grant deadline, our team of Grant Officers will begin to review each proposal and supporting material. If questions pertaining to the proposal arise, TGFF’s Grant Manager may reach out for clarification prior to the Grant Officer’s determination meeting.
Notification will be given after the Grant Officer’s determination meeting
One year later, all organizations who were granted funds through a Mini, Regular, or Mult-Year Grant will be required to submit a Grant Report or Interim Report.
Grant Reporting
TGFF Grant Applications
If your grant sponsor has invited you to begin the TGFF grant process, please use the appropriate online grant application below. This online application creates a rough draft