TIG Foundation 2026 Grant Application

  • General Information and Eligibility

  • Grant Size & Priority Areas:

    In 2026, the Foundation will award grants ranging from $1,000 to $40,000. We consider grant requests for general operations, special projects, and capital improvements.

    For 2026, the Foundation will focus on the following priority areas:

    • Supporting Children’s Education
    • Supporting Children’s Health & Children with Special Needs
    • Providing Food / Feeding Services
    • Providing Basic Needs, Homeless Support & Prevention

    Requests falling outside these areas cannot be considered in the current cycle, but you are welcome to revisit future grant opportunities.

    Preference will be given to organizations that:

    • have not received funding for the past two (2) years, and
    • serve the local communities where The InterTech Group operates.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    Federal charitable status:
    - Public charity under §501(c)(3) and §509(a)(1) or (2)
    - Qualifying supporting organization under §509(a)(3)
    - Governmental unit / educational institution under §170(b)(1)(A)

    Prohibited use of funds – Grant dollars will not be used for:
    - Partisan political activity or excessive lobbying
    - Grants to individuals
    - Activities that benefit insiders
    -Sporting event fundraisers, unless participants are the direct beneficiaries
    - Any purpose prohibited by law

     About the Grant Application Form:

    • Save your progress. Upon completion of each page, a "Save" button will appear. You will receive an email with a personal link so you can return and finish within 30 days.
    • The following documents will be requested during the grant application process: 
      • IRS Form W-9
      • Copy of the first page of IRS determination letter (if applicable)
      • Most recent form 990, if applicable
      • Financial statements
      • Current operating budget

  • 2026 Grant-Cycle Timeline:

      Milestone Date*
        Draft application available 4/1/2026
        Grant portal opens for applications 5/1/2026
        Application deadline 5/31/2026
        Award decisions communicated 7/29/2026
        Grant funds released 8/31/2026

     
    *Dates subject to change.

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  • General Information and Eligibility (cont'd)

  • Please choose the one area that BEST describes the focus of your request:*
  • Which educational focus best matches this request?*
  • What type of health or special-needs support will the grant fund?*
  • Which food-security activity best describes the project?*
  • What is the primary basic-needs or homelessness service provided?*

  • We’re sorry, but you don’t meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements and cannot continue this application.

  • General Information and Eligibility - Complete

  • About Your Grant Request

  • Tell us about your request: {project220}

  • Please choose the one area that BEST describes the focus of your request:*

  • Warning - Total amount requested exceeds total project amount. Please adjust the "Amount Requested" to be equal to or lower than the "Total Cost of Program / Project"

  • Partial funding accepted?*
  • If there is a difference between the amount requested and the total amount needed, what source(s) will make up the difference? (select all that apply)*
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  • Warning - Start Date is after End Date.

  • Provide specifics on beneficiary groups for this grant: (select all that apply)*
  • You indicated your grant request targets beneficiaries based on AGE. Please select all that are intended to benefit from your current grant request:*
  • You indicated your grant request targets beneficiaries based on GENDER IDENTITY. Please select all that are intended to benefit from your current grant request:*
  • You indicated your grant request targets beneficiaries based on RACE / ETHNICITY. Please select all that are intended to benefit from your current grant request:*
  • You indicated your grant request targets beneficiaries based on RELIGION. Please select all that are intended to benefit from your current grant request:*
  • You indicated your grant request targets beneficiaries based on MILITARY EXPERIENCE. Please select all that are intended to benefit from your current grant request:*
  • You indicated your grant request targets beneficiaries based on DISABILITY. Please select all that are intended to benefit from your current grant request:*
  • You indicated your grant request targets beneficiaries based on REFUGEE / IMMIGRANT STATUS. Please select all that are intended to benefit from your current grant request:*
  • You indicated your grant request targets beneficiaries based on INCOME LEVEL. Please select all that are intended to benefit from your current grant request:*
  • Select one answer below that BEST describes your geographic area you intend to serve with this grant:*
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  • Note: You'll have a chance to upload any additional supporting documents at the end of this application.

     

  • About Your Grant Request - Complete

  • About Your Organization

  • Entity Type*

  • Please be aware that your entity type is outside of our eligibility criteria, and this may impact your grant application's status.

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  • About Your Organization (cont'd)

  • Contact Information

  • Please provide the contact information for the individual who will serve as the primary point of contact for this application. This person will be contacted with any questions regarding your submission and will receive all notifications related to grant decisions.

  • Primary Contact Salutation:
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Is your physical address the same as your mailing/legal address?*

  • About Your Organization (cont'd)

  • Mission and Programs

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  • Select one answer below that BEST describes your geographic area served by your organization as a whole:*
  • Does your organization focus on specific beneficiary groups? (age, gender, veterans, race/ethnicity, religious group, income level, etc. - select all that apply)*
  • Estimated number of people served annually by your organization:*

  • About Your Organization (cont'd)

  • Staffing & Governance

  • Number of full-time staff*
  • Number of part-time staff*
  • Number of regular volunteers (engaged ≥ once a month)*
  • Number of irregular volunteers (engaged once per year, etc.)*

  • *Note: If your board has more than 10 members, please list only key individuals, such as officers or members of the executive committee (or their equivalent).
     

  • About Your Organization (cont'd)

  • Finances

  • Total operating budget for the last fiscal year*
  • Rows
  • Your total is not 100%. Please correct it before continuing.*

  • Warning - total percentages in the above table do not total to 100. 

  • Approximate number of distinct grants/gifts greater than $1,000 in the last year*
  • Approximate largest single grant/gift size last year*
  • Current cash and cash equivalent reserves*
  • Type of the most recent annual financial statements available*
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  • Can you provide Form 990?*
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  • About Your Organization (cont'd)

  • Affiliations

  • Has your organization had any current or prior involvement with The InterTech Group, its employees, or the Zucker family? (e.g., board membership, volunteering, advisory roles, prior funding, or other affiliation)*
  • To the best of your knowledge, has your organization received any grants or other funding from the The InterTech Group or The InterTech Group Foundation in the past?*

  • About Your Organization - Complete

  • Any Final Thoughts?

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