Return policy

Return of work examples

The Foundation will not return any supporting material unless payment arrangements have been made, nor will it retain material once the competition is over.

Please do not send stamps to cover shipping costs. 

Do not send self-addressed envelopes affixed with stamps or dated pre-metered postage. If you do not require your material to be returned, please indicate this on the list which should accompany the work you submit.

To ensure the return of supporting material, the following options are available:

The most preferred option is to set up an account with FedEx or DHL and send us your account number when you submit your material. We will return materials by FedEx Ground/Home Delivery (FedEx International Economy for overseas delivery), or DHL International Express for overseas delivery unless otherwise requested. 

For additional information, visit DHL or FedEx.

If you cannot set up an account with FedEx or DHL, you may send us a check in U.S. dollars for the shipping amount. Call or email us before sending a check in order to find out the shipping weight for your package.
If you are in the New York City area, you may also come by our office to pick up your material.  You must call or email us beforehand so that your material can be prepared and the building security can be alerted to your visit.

If you require further information or assistance, please call us at 212-687-4470 or email us at fellowships@gf.org.

If applicants do not make arrangements for the return of their supporting materials by May 31 (for the U.S. and Canadian competition) or by July 31 (for the Latin American and Caribbean competition) the Foundation may at its discretion dispose of those materials.