The Hanover Foundation – Community Charitable Grant Program (September 2026)

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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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