Gesso Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it only funds pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE WRITTEN, BUT THERE IS NO SPECIAL FORM. BACK-UP MATERIALS AS NEEDED CAN BE SUBMITTED, BUT THAT CAN BE DETERMINED BY APPLICANT. EACH ORGANIZATION TO WHOM A GRANT IS MADE MUST SUBMIT A REPORT AT THE END OF THE YEAR DETAILING HOW THE FUNDS WERE USED.

Deadlines: NO SET SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Restrictions: PER THE WILL OF FRANK MOORE, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE GESSO FOUNDATION, THE BOARD CONSIDERS ONLT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO ALLEVIATE THE AIDS CRISIS, SUPPORT EVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, DEAL WITH GAY AND LESBIAN RIGHTS OR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUNG ARTISTS, GESSO, HOWEVER DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS.

Check the foundation's own materials before applying; details may have changed.