TGYS Tiers at a Glance
Tony Grampsas Youth Services (TGYS)
Tiers at a Glance
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | |
| $25,000 | $25,001- $100,000 | $100,001- $500,000 | $500,001- $1,000,000 | |
| Single Agency Applications | x | x | x | No |
| Multi Agency Applications | No | x | x | x |
| Intermediary Agency Applications | No | x | x | x |
| Shorter & Simpler Application Process | x | No | No | No |
| Evidence Based Program Required | No | No | No | No |
| Agencies Applying for Funding for 1 Program | x | x | x | x |
| Agencies Applying for Funding for 2-3 Programs | No | x | x | x |
| Minimum Qualifying Application Score | 70% | 75% | 80% | 85% |
Tier 1
| Grant Request Amount* | $25,000 |
| Maximum number of programs | 1 |
| Maximum amount of funding allocated to Tier | $500,000 (20 grants) |
| Minimum qualifying score | 70% |
| Who can apply | Single Agencies Only |
*Applicant/agency may only apply for one program for $25,000 in Tier 1.
Tier 2
| Grant Request Amount* | $25,001 - $100,000 |
| Maximum number of programs | 3 |
| Maximum amount of funding allocated to Tier | 15% of the TGYS budget or approximately $1,350,000 |
| Minimum qualifying score | 75% |
| Who can apply | Single, Multi or Intermediary Agencies |
*Total request per applicant/agency for all programs. For example, if one applicant applies for 3 programs with a total request of $75,000, the organization would apply in Tier 2.
Tier 3
| Grant Request Amount* | $100,001- $500,000 |
| Maximum number of programs | 3 |
| Maximum amount of funding allocated to Tier | 60% of the TGYS budget or approximately $5,4000,000 |
| Minimum qualifying score | 80% |
| Who can apply | Single, Multi or Intermediary Agencies |
*Total request per applicant/agency for all programs. For example, if one applicant applies for 3 programs with a total request of $125,000, the organization would apply in Tier 3.
Tier 4
| Grant Request Amount* | $500,001-$1,000,000 |
| Maximum number of programs | 3 |
| Maximum amount of funding allocated to Tier | 25% of the TGYS budget or approximately $2,250,000 |
| Minimum qualifying score | 85% |
| Who can apply | Multi or Intermediary Agencies Only |
*Total request per applicant/agency for all programs. For example, if one applicant applies for 3 programs with a total request of $525,000, the organization would apply in Tier 4.