HDR Foundation – Spring 2026 Grant Cycle
LOI Deadline: March 27, 2026 | Project-Based Grants of $5,000+
Organization: HDR Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants (project-based)
Geographic Focus: Communities where HDR employees live and work (United States)
About the Funder
Through the HDR Foundation and its global philanthropic funds, HDR supports charitable organizations located in the communities where its employees live and work. As an employee-funded and employee-driven foundation, HDR’s grantmaking emphasizes meaningful employee engagement and projects that deliver measurable, long-term community impact.
Grant Focus Areas
Proposed projects must align with at least one of the following focus areas:
- Education
- Healthy Communities
- Environmental Stewardship
Projects should demonstrate quantifiable outcomes, sustainability beyond the grant term, and a clear community benefit.
Grant Amounts
- Awards of $5,000 or more
- Funding is limited to discrete, stand-alone projects with defined start and end dates
- Projects must be completed within 12 months
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, educational institutions, or political subdivisions (e.g., school districts or libraries)
- A current HDR employee sponsor who has been engaged with the organization for at least one year
- A project with a clear scope of work, measurable outcomes, and detailed budget
- Activities that are sustainable beyond the grant period
⚠️ Applications without an HDR employee sponsor will not be considered.
What This Program Does Not Fund
HDR Foundation does not support:
- Faith-based or faith-affiliated organizations
- Grants to individuals or scholarships
- Operating or general support (including salaries or consultant fees)
- Advocacy or travel-related expenses
- Capital campaigns
- Sponsorships, conferences, events, or prizes
- Endowments, pass-through organizations, or community foundations
- Animal welfare organizations focused on domesticated animals
Required Application Materials
Applicants advancing beyond the LOI stage must submit:
- Completed HDR employee sponsor form and sponsor letter of support
- IRS determination letter and Form W-9
- Most recent audited financials or IRS Form 990
- Organization’s annual operating budget
- Completed itemized project budget (provided in the application system)
- Project summary, need statement, population served, and anticipated outcomes
Spring 2026 Grant Timeline (1st Grant Cycle)
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Letters of Interest (LOI) | March 16 – March 27, 2026 |
| Full Applications (by invitation) | April 1 – April 15, 2026 |
| Grant Awards Announced | May 2026 |
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://www.hdrinc.com/hdr-foundation/hdr-foundation-grant-application-process
For questions, contact: HDRFoundation@hdrinc.com
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This grant program is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Have an existing relationship with an HDR employee
- Are proposing a defined project (not general operating support)
- Can demonstrate measurable impact in education, healthy communities, or environmental stewardship
- Serve communities where HDR employees live and work
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: LOI-based
LOI Deadline: March 27, 2026
Grant Size: $5,000+
Key Requirement: HDR employee sponsor required
