The Gilliam Foundation Proposal Submission Guidelines
The mission of The Gilliam Foundation is to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities through the support of ongoing programs and innovative projects. Proposals for competitive grants are considered based on how they enhance the quality of life for primarily Delawareans. The Foundation funds innovative programs or projects that address problems to be solved, opportunities to be seized, or issues needing greater attention. The Foundation is particularly interested in proactive, preventative and future-thinking proposals that create positive outcomes. Specifically, major emphasis is on support of organizations that strengthen life and concentrate on providing opportunity and access to quality education, cultural arts and services to enhance family well-being.

Grant Guidelines
Our charitable giving program is designed to respect the diversity of our communities, with particular interest in the African American community.
Grants will be for short-term funding only – generally one year. An organization can apply for funding the following year for the same program. While The Gilliam Foundation generously funds many nonprofit organizations in our communities, it is impossible to fund every request received. The Foundation encourages seeking funds from multiple sources.
Organizations must have tax-exempt status under IRS Section 501(c)(3).
Gilliam Foundation Grantees
- Seed Money for the formation of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League
- Louis Redding endowed chair at the University of Delaware
- Appleseed Foundation
- Albert Einstein Academy
- Boys and Girls Club
- Clark Atlanta University
- Christina Cultural Arts Center
- East Side Charter School
- Delaware Art Museum
- Delaware Community Foundation
- Delaware Sate University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Habitat For Humanity
- Latin American Community Center
- Morgan State University
- Nativity Preparatory School
- Operation Warm
- Rob’s Barbershop Community Foundation
- United Way of Delaware
- Ronald McDonald House
- Hope Center
- Reach Riverside
- Grand Opera House
The Gilliam Foundation Grant Application
Please fill in the below form as thoroughly as possible