The Hanover Foundation – Community Charitable Grant Program (September 2026)
Funding for Youth-Focused Education, Health, Workforce Development, and Community Safety
Organization: The Hanover Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Primarily communities where The Hanover Insurance Group operates
About the Funder
The Hanover Foundation is committed to creating meaningful, positive change in the lives of underserved youth. Through its Community Charitable Grant Program, the foundation supports organizations that remove barriers, expand opportunity, and empower the individuals and systems that help young people thrive.
What This Program Supports
The Hanover Foundation funds programs aligned with four core priority areas:
Education
- Improving academic outcomes for underserved youth
- Expanding access to educational resources and supports
- Providing wrap-around services and peer support systems
Health
- Addressing social determinants of health
- Programs focused on food security, housing stability, and mental health
- Building clinical-community partnerships
Workforce Development
- Career readiness and job training programs
- Experiential learning opportunities
- Pathways to equitable workforce access
Community Safety
- Initiatives that support safe, stable communities
- Response and recovery efforts related to catastrophic events
Eligible Support Types
- Programmatic funding
- Grants supporting proven and innovative approaches
- Collaborative, impact-driven initiatives
Eligibility & Preferences
Applicants must:
- Be a nonprofit organization
- Demonstrate measurable impact and clear program outcomes
- Align closely with one or more of the foundation’s priority areas
Additional requirements:
- Organizations that have not received funding in the past three years must contact the foundation for permission to apply
- Strong preference for collaborative efforts addressing significant community needs
Ineligible Requests
The Hanover Foundation generally does not support:
- National fundraising drives
- Individuals or single-family benefit programs
- Private schools
- Sports teams or athletic groups
- Religious, political, or fraternal organizations
- Organizations that do not meet non-discrimination and employment policy standards
Funding Amounts
The Hanover Foundation does not publish standard grant amounts. Funding varies based on program scope and alignment.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Deadline: September 18, 2026 (by 5 p.m. EST)
📅 Review Meeting: October 2026
📅 Notification: November 2026
Application / Request Process
- Applications must be submitted through The Hanover Foundation’s online grant portal
- First-time applicants (within the past three years) must contact the foundation before applying
- Proposals should clearly demonstrate measurable outcomes and community impact
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.hanover.com/community-charitable-grant-program#grantapplication
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Serve underserved youth populations
- Address systemic barriers in education, health, workforce, or safety
- Have strong evaluation methods and measurable outcomes
- Collaborate with partners to drive broader community impact
The Hanover Foundation’s grant program is particularly well-suited for nonprofits delivering comprehensive, youth-centered solutions that address multiple dimensions of community well-being.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Quarterly deadlines
Typical Lead Time: Apply at least 2–3 months in advance
Best Suited For: Youth-serving nonprofits with strong outcomes and collaborative models
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