Apply For A Grant
The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, Inc. (“The Foundation”) is a New York State not-for-profit corporation for the study of New York State history, with an special emphasis on the Town of Islip, Suffolk County. The Foundation’s fiscal year is January 1 to December 31; grants are reviewed twice per year. The Foundation is a qualified charity under IRS code 501 (c)(3).
Institutional Budgets Required Match:
- Under $250,000 required 1/4 match
- Over $250,000 to $500,000 1/2 match
- Over $500,000 to $1m 3/4 match
- Over $1m full match
Before You Begin
All digital applications must be received by the Foundation by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline submission date.
Contact Us
The Robert David Lion
Gardiner Foundation, Inc.
Kathryn M. Curran
Executive Director
30 West Main Street, Suite 309
Riverhead, NY 11901
Website | www.rdlgfoundation.org
Review Project Requirements
Check that your project or program matches The Foundation’s published interests, and ensure that The Foundation will consider providing the form of grant support you seek.
Review Match Requirements
Please review the new match requirements and discuss your project with our Executive Director before submitting any application.
- Under $250,000 required 1/4 match
- Over $250 - 500,000 1/2 match
- Over $500,000 to $1m 3/4 match
- Over $1m full match
Application Assessment: What We Look For
Sustainability
The organization shows the ability to financially sustain the project indefinitely and the project contributes to the sustainability of the organization.
Organizational Capacity
The organization demonstrates the financial and human resources, as well as intellectual capacity to manage the project successfully.
Organizational Impact
Projects address a key goal identified in an organization's strategic plan.
Community Impact
Projects will benefit and enhance the knowledge of the target audience and/or local community.
In Depth Knowledge
Proposals reflect a thorough understanding of current practice and knowledge about the subject matter.
Demonstrable Results
Projects generate measurable results that tie directly to the need or challenge it was designed to address.
Sensible and Justifiable Budget
Applicants craft a budget well-suited to both the scope of the project and the organization’s capacity; the amount requested should neither be inflated nor insufficient to complete the project successfully.
Project-Based Design
Work plans consist of a set of logical, interrelated activities tied directly to addressing the key need or challenge identified in the proposal.
Apply for a Grant
Submit this form if you are interested in applying for 2026 grant cycle funding.