The George Gund Foundation Grant

As part of our grant evaluation process, we ask that applicants provide insight into their thoughts and actions around the three overarching issues we have highlighted:

• Climate change
• Inequality and racial equity
• Threats to democracy The George Gund Foundation considers program-related investments (PRIs) in nonprofit ventures and capital grants. The Foundation limits capital grants for construction or renovation to projects that seek U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The Foundation’s goal in requiring organizations that apply for capital grants to adopt green building principles is to encourage and support the development of green buildings in Greater Cleveland for their environmental, health and economic benefits.