Grant Form

Thank you for your interest in requesting grant support from PhilotimoNOW.

PhilotimoNOW considers funding requests that align with our mission and advance education, Greek heritage and culture, literature and the humanities, libraries and learning resources, community engagement, youth development, and the preservation and sharing of Greek history, traditions, language, and cultural knowledge.

Projects Must Benefit and Take Place in Greece

PhilotimoNOW's grant program is intended to support projects that are developed for, serve, and are implemented in Greece. Projects may be proposed by eligible organizations and institutions in Greece, as well as by Greek-American individuals, organizations, academic institutions, cultural organizations, foundations, and community groups partnering with or supporting projects in Greece.

Regardless of where the applicant is located, the proposed project must have a clear and meaningful connection to Greece and the primary activities, beneficiaries, or implementation of the funded project must be in Greece.

PhilotimoNOW is particularly interested in projects that contribute to the educational, cultural, literary, and community life of Greece while strengthening connections between Greece and the Greek-American community

AREAS OF INTEREST

• Education & Learning

• Greek Culture, Heritage & History

• Libraries & Literacy

• Arts, Community & Cultural Engagement

• Youth & Intergenerational Programs

Eligibility to Apply

PhilotimoNOW welcomes grant proposals from qualified individuals, institutions, organizations, and community groups, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, heritage, or geographic location. Applicants do not need to be Greek, Greek-American, or of Greek heritage.

Proposed projects must align with PhilotimoNOW’s funding priorities, support education, culture, literature, the humanities, libraries, heritage, or community development, and be developed for and implemented in Greece.

Eligible applicants may include, but are not limited to:

• Schools, colleges, universities, and other educational or research institutions

• Libraries, museums, and cultural institutions

• Nonprofit, literary, humanities, and community-based organizations

• Greek-American organizations and community groups

• Scholars, educators, writers, artists, researchers, and other qualified individuals

• Partnerships between individuals or organizations in Greece and those in other countries are also eligible.

What We Look For

PhilotimoNOW seeks proposals that demonstrate:

• A clear and meaningful benefit to individuals or communities in Greece

• A strong connection to Greek education, culture, heritage, literature, or history

• A clearly defined project and achievable goals

• A thoughtful and realistic budget

• A detailed explanation of how PhilotimoNOW funding will be used

• Measurable or clearly identifiable outcomes

• Responsible stewardship of grant funds

• Potential for lasting educational, cultural, literary, or community impact

• Opportunities, when appropriate, to strengthen connections between Greece and Greek-American communities

Please provide complete and detailed information regarding your proposed project, including its purpose, location in Greece, intended beneficiaries, anticipated impact, total project budget, amount requested from PhilotimoNOW, and a detailed explanation of how the requested funds will be used. 

All grant proposals will be reviewed by the PhilotimoNOW Board of Directors. Submission of a proposal does not guarantee funding. PhilotimoNOW may request additional information, documentation, or clarification as part of its review process.