Gratis Foundation supports programs in the fields of education, health care and medical research, humanitarian services, abused and neglected children, and assisting U.S. Military personnel and their families. It is the intent of the foundation to award grants based on achievement, excellence, significance, or leadership in a specific field or charitable endeavor.

Gratis Foundation awards grants to the following program areas:

• Animal Welfare & Advocacy

• At-Risk Youth & Families

• Churches & Religion

• Education

• Food Pantries & Feeding Programs

• Health Care & Medical Research

• International Humanitarian Aid

• U.S. Military Personnel & Family Support

Annual application deadlines:

October 1 - January 31

Applications accepted during this time period for organizations focused in the following areas:

• Churches & Religion

• Health Care & Medical Research- Children's medical, heart disease, and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

February 1 - May 31

Applications accepted during this time period for organizations focused in the following areas:

• At-Risk Youth & Families- Abused, neglected, and disadvantaged children; adoption & foster care; victims of domestic abuse; and homelessness
  

• Education- Institutional scholarships (need-based awarded to and by colleges and universities)
  

• International Humanitarian Aid

June 1 - September 30

Applications accepted during this time period for organizations focused in the following areas:

• Animal Welfare & Advocacy

• Food Pantries & Feeding Programs

• U.S. Military Personnel & Family Support

Geographic Limitations:

-Boston, MA
-Cape Cod, MA
-Washington, DC Metro area
-Palm Beach County, FL.

Applications must be submitted by January 31 for the April grant meeting, May 31 for the July grant meeting, and September 30 for the November grant meeting.