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Building self-reliance in adults, families, and youth
Grantmaking Guidelines The broad purpose of the Foundation is to support community-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in San Francisco, and to a lesser extent in Marin County. Its mission is “to build a better future by supporting individuals and families to become healthy, compassionate, and responsible.” GGS Foundation supports organizations building self-reliance in adults, families, and youth. Programs should focus on giving people in need the skills necessary to become physically and mentally healthy, educated, and able to access resources within themselves and within their communities. The Foundation’s main focus areas are:
GGS Foundation does not make grants to individuals, endowment drives, events, annual appeals, videos, medical research, capital campaigns, conferences, or religious organizations except for non-sectarian programs. Application Procedure Interested organizations should contact the staff by phone with questions regarding submission of a proposal. The Board meets two times each year (spring and fall) to make grants. The Foundation will accept proposals for the Fall 2008 meeting from August 14 through August 28, 2008. Complete proposals must be received in our offices no later than 12:00 p.m. of the final date. To ensure that the Foundation is able to support a broad spectrum of organizations, the Board prefers that two full years elapse between grants. Proposals should be for a specific amount. Proposals must include the following:
GGS Foundation
is committed to minimizing its impact on the environment. Do not send
audio-visual materials, binders, folders, or pamphlets unless requested.
Receipt of proposals will be acknowledged with a written response within a reasonable period of time. Should additional information be required, applicants will be contacted. Contact Information Please direct all questions and proposals to:
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