The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association (GGFA) is dedicated to the long history of relationships and protocols that support the local nonprofit organizations that have contributed to the success of the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Their volunteering efforts have been the backbone behind the Gilroy Garlic Festival since the very first Festival in 1979. Because of the recent shift in the GGFA operations, the contributions to the nonprofits and volunteers have been shifted.
Local nonprofit organizations are now able to apply for needed funds through a grant process.
Candidates for this grant should be based in Gilroy and the surrounding area.
Grant Funding: $500 to $5,000 per application per year with awards being presented at an event in October. To be considered for future grants, grantees must submit evidence the funds were used as described in the application (pictures, testimonials, etc.…)
Timeline:
Applications must be emailed to the GGFA by 9:00 pm PST, October 14, 2023, to grants@gilroygarlicfestival.com
There will be a grant award ceremony in October. More information to follow.
GILROY, Calif., — Established to benefit local charities and nonprofits while promoting the city of Gilroy and the bulb that made it famous, the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association has announced 2022 awards totaling $40,000.
Connecting the community through smaller events, educational activities, and giving opportunities, the association still focuses on making Gilroy a more caring, economically sound, and connected place to live, work, and play.
Following is the breakdown of 2022 benefactors:
Gourmet Alley High School Football Event
Volunteer Hours Earned
Grants Awards
The Grants were awarded through an application process and evaluated by the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association Board of Directors.
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association (GGFA) is pleased to share news of a book by local publisher Info Power Communications (IPC), “Gilroy Garlic Festival Playbook: For the Love of Garlic and Community.” This unique history of the Festival has been in the works for years. A portion of the book sales will be given to the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association (GGFA) for distribution to local non-profits.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and provide benefits to local worthy charities and non-profit groups by promoting the community of Gilroy through a quality celebration of garlic.
