TSYLF Hospitality Association Grant Application

Hospitality Association Grant Application

Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation endeavors to support hospitality associations or other organizations providing education and training opportunities through a variety of the programs, including educational, professional certification assistance and special interest projects. Grants are awarded in the first quarter of each year with a due date of November 15th of the proceeding year unless otherwise approved by the board of directors or foundation staff.
Organization Information
Association/organization name*
Association/organization website
Organization's mission statement or directive*
A summary of the aims and values of your association.
Nonprofit tax code designation

501(c)3501(c)6Other
Organization EIN number*
Please upload proof of your 501c3 or 501c6 status*

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Name of organization contact
Organization contact phone number
Contact email
Mailing address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current list of board members, advisors or other key staff.

Program Selection

Choose one or more of the following programs: Educational Program or Professional Certification Program.
Based on the possible funding options which option(s) are you applying for?
Program 1: Educational Programming

Awarded grants must be used to fund educational speaker fees and approved related expenses, study guides, classes, learning/support materials, or related expenses for hosting educational programs in a hospitality field of study/certification.
Grant amount requested: First time applicants can request up to $5,000. Applicants in good standing can request up to $10,000 based on their need and the duration of partnership with TSYLF. The Foundation can approve the entire grant request or a portion of the requested amount.
Please describe your proposed use of funding for educational programs, curriculum or other support materials and related fees. Are there specific topics or focused areas planned?
What geographic area will be served? What is an estimated number of people your educational programs will serve?
Will awarded funds be used for multiple educational events or courses? What is the estimated timeline of these events/courses?
Program 2: Certification Assistance

Awarded grants must be used to fund professional hospitality certification courses, study guides, instructor fees, exam fees, workshops, materials or related expenses for hosting professional certification programs in the hospitality field.
Grant amount requested: Grant amount requested: First time applicants can request up to $5,000. Applicants in good standing can request up to $10,000 based on need and partnership duration.
Please describe your proposed use of funding and the estimated timeline of the certification progress. Include the titles of the certifications, the related fees for course materials or other amenities. Please use full names of certifications, institutions or programs and just not initials.
Please include listed fee for certification exam.
What geographic area will be served? What is an estimated number of people your educational programs will serve?

Terms and Conditions:
- Awarded organizations will be required to sign a grant agreement that may be specific to the organization's needs or programs.
- Applications must be solely for courses, seminars, certifications, or programs related to the education and advancement of the hospitality industry and the community it serves. (Unrelated associations or programs are ineligible).
- The awarded funds are paid directly to the institution listed on your application and not to an individual representative. (Please ensure the information is accurate).
- During the post-award phase of your grant term, the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation monitors the progress of your project(s) through a combination of financial and programmatic requirements.
- TSYLF associates will work collaboratively with your association to monitor the progress of your educational or certification programming and will identify potential areas where assistance/guidance might be necessary.
- If your grant is on a reimbursement basis the foundation associate will track the balance of your available grant funding and mail a check to your association representative or headquarters for approved programs.
- The Foundation Associate may contact you to ask questions about the programs & how funding was utilized.
- Funding not used in the calendar year will be forfeited and not roll over to the following year.
- Failure to comply with these reporting requirements or any mismanagement of funds may result in the denial of future funding or the remaining balance of your grant.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Important Updates:

Please review the recent updates and acknowledge that you understand the new parameters for this TSYLF grant.
- TSYLF will no longer cover membership dues for an association's members or its board of directors.
- TSYLF will no longer cover Travel Grants for associations or individuals.
- The deadline for 2025 grant applications is November 15, 2024.
- Invoices/receipts and a few event photos must be submitted within 30 days of the completion of the event, conference, workshop, or certification, etc., or no later than December 15th of the funded year & can be submitted via email to info@timothysylam.org.
- All first-time association or special program applicants are now required to include a letter of recommendation with their application. (See details below)
Media Press Release:

I grant the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation permission to our organization's name, logo, professional information, photographs, video, and the use of quotes for publicity or educational and marketing purposes. I also grant the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation the right to edit, use, and reuse said products and information for nonprofit purposes including use in print, on the internet, and all other forms of media. I understand that all materials will remain the property of the Timothy S. Y. Lam Foundation, and I am not entitled to any compensation or payment for their use. I also hereby release the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.
Letter of Recommendation/Support:

First-time applicants must submit a letter of recommendation or support about how your organization has already contributed to your community and how these proposed programs would benefit the cordiality, growth, and development of hospitality service, education, and job development.

The letter must be on official letterhead and include the complete contact information of the referrer and submitted separately by the referrer through this link: submit a letter of recommendation.

Please provide the information of the person who will be providing your letter of support below:
Name or referrer
Relationship to applicant
Email address of referrer
example@example.com

SIGNATURES
I have read and understood the enclosed information. I affirm that the information I have provided on this application form and any additional material I submit related to the grant application is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that furnishing false information may result in the revocation of the grant.
Name of the organization's representative completing this application
Signature of applicant/association representative*

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Name of the person witnessing the signing and completion of this application
Signature of witness*

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Hospitality Association Grant Application

Organization Information

Program Selection

Program 1: Educational Programming

Program 2: Certification Assistance

SIGNATURES