Apply for Support

Application Guidelines

We invite applications for scholarships, medical assistance, emergency relief, and microfinance support from individuals and families in need. While priority is given to people and organizations with family or community ties to Timbo, Guinea and the surrounding Fouta-Djallon region, applications from others will also be considered.

General Eligibility

Priority is given to applicants with family, community, or historical connections to Timbo, Guinea or the wider Fouta-Djallon region (this is not required, but is considered favorably).
Clear description of financial need or project purpose.
Willingness to provide documentation (school records, medical notes, invoices, references, etc.) when requested.

How to Apply

You may submit your request directly through the online forms below. Please select the form that best matches your situation:

Individual Assistance Application – for individuals or families seeking help with education, medical costs, emergency support, funeral assistance, or similar personal needs.
Organizational Grant Application – for schools, nonprofits, associations, or community groups requesting support for a project or program.

Complete only the form that applies to your request. You do not need to download or email any documents at this time. After review, the foundation may contact you for additional information.

Individual Assistance Application

Use this form if you are an individual or family seeking support for education, medical expenses, emergency needs, funeral assistance, or similar personal situations.

Full name

Date of birth

Email address

Phone number

Current address (city, country)

Connection to Timbo / Fouta Djallon / Guinean community

Type of assistance requested

Amount requested (USD)

Brief description of your situation

Urgency and important dates

Approximate monthly household income (USD)

Approximate monthly essential expenses (USD)

Other assistance requested or received

How would this support change your situation?

Your full name for certification

I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Organizational Grant Application

Use this form if you are applying on behalf of a school, association, nonprofit, or community group for a project or program that benefits a wider community.

Organization name

Legal name (if different)

Legal status / registration

Registration or tax ID number (if any)

Country of registration

Website or social media (if any)

Primary contact person

Role / title

Contact email

Contact phone

Organization mission (short)

Brief description of your work

Connection to Timbo / Fouta Djallon / Guinean community

Project title

Short project summary

Amount requested from TAD (USD)

Total project budget (USD)

Other confirmed or potential funding sources

Who will benefit and approximately how many people?

Expected outcomes and impact

Project timeline (start and end dates)

Staff and volunteers involved in this project

Approximate annual operating budget (USD)

Name of authorized representative

Title / position

I certify that I am authorized to submit this application and that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.