Charitable Giving March 2026

The Hanover Foundation – Charitable Grant Program

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Deadline: March 20, 2026

Grants Supporting Education, Health, Workforce Development, and Community Safety

Through its charitable foundation, The Hanover Insurance Group invests in nonprofit organizations addressing the most pressing needs of underserved youth and communities. The Hanover Foundation focuses on expanding opportunity, improving health outcomes, and supporting communities during times of crisis through proven and innovative approaches.

Organization: The Hanover Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Priority communities aligned with The Hanover Insurance Group’s footprint (Michigan requests follow a separate process)

About the Funder

The mission of The Hanover Foundation is to enact meaningful, positive change in the lives of underserved youth and to empower the organizations that support them. The Foundation prioritizes collaborative, outcome-driven initiatives that address educational barriers, workforce readiness, health equity, and community safety.

Funding Priorities

Grants align with four strategic focus areas:

Education
Programs that improve educational outcomes for underserved children and youth through access to resources, peer support, and wraparound services.

Health
Initiatives that address social determinants of health, including food insecurity, housing stability, access to mental health services, and safe communities.

Workforce Development
Programs that build career pathways for youth through training, mentorship, and real-world experiences that promote equitable workforce access.

Safety
Coordinated responses to catastrophic events that impact the safety, security, and well-being of communities.

Eligibility & Preferences

Applicants must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or operate under a qualified fiscal sponsor
Demonstrate a proven track record of impact
Clearly articulate measurable outcomes
Show evidence of collaboration to address community needs

⚠️ Important:
Organizations that have not received funding from The Hanover Foundation within the past three years must contact the Foundation for permission to apply before submitting an application.

Ineligible Requests

The Foundation generally does not support:

National fundraising drives
Organizations benefiting a single individual or family
Private schools
Amateur or professional sports organizations
Religious, sectarian, political, professional, fraternal, or labor organizations
Beauty or talent contests
Organizations not compliant with EEO, anti-harassment, or non-discrimination policies

Capital requests are by invitation only.