Hearst Foundations’ 2020 Grant Program – United States
Deadline: Ongoing
The Hearst Foundations is currently accepting applications for its 2020 Grant Program.
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The Hearst Foundations identify and fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and inspiring lives.
Goals
The Foundations seek to achieve their mission by funding approaches that result in:
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Improved health and quality of life
Access to high quality educational options to promote increased academic achievement
Arts and sciences serving as a cornerstone of society
Sustainable employment and productive career paths for adults
Stabilizing and supporting families
Funding Priorities
The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit organizations that address significant issues within their major areas of interests – culture, education, health and social service – and that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies. In each area of funding, the Foundations seek to identify those organizations achieving truly differentiated results relative to other organizations making similar efforts for similar populations. The Foundations also look for evidence of sustainability beyond their support.
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Art & Culture
The Hearst Foundations fund cultural institutions that offer meaningful programs in the arts and sciences, prioritizing those which enable engagement by young people and create a lasting and measurable impact. The Foundations also fund select programs nurturing and developing artistic talent.
Education
The Hearst Foundations fund educational institutions demonstrating uncommon success in preparing students to thrive in a global society. The Foundations’ focus is largely on higher education, but they also fund innovative models of early childhood and K-12 education, as well as professional development.
Health
The Hearst Foundations assist leading regional hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions providing access to high-quality healthcare for low-income populations. In response to the shortage of healthcare professionals necessary to meet the country’s evolving healthcare needs, the Foundations also fund programs designed to enhance skills and increase the number of practitioners and educators across roles in healthcare. The Foundations also support medical research and the development of young investigators to help create a broad and enduring impact on the nation’s health.
Social Service
The Hearst Foundations fund direct-service organizations that tackle the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the most challenging social and economic problems. The Foundations prioritize supporting programs that have proven successful in facilitating economic independence and in strengthening families. Preference is also given to programs with the potential to scale productive practices in order to reach more people in need.
The Foundation does not fund:
Organizations operating outside the United States
Organizations with audited expenses under $1 million
Organizations involved in publishing, radio, film or television
Organizations seeking support for festivals, tours, conferences, workshops or seminars
Organizations seeking support for advocacy or public policy research
Organizations seeking support for special events, tickets, tables or advertising for fundraising events
Organizations seeking seed money or support for start-up projects
Organizations seeking support for program-related investments (PRI)
Organizations’ local chapters (the Foundations typically fund initiatives at the national/headquarters level)
Organizations undergoing leadership transitions or with new leadership in place for less than one year
Organizations lacking demonstrable long-term impact on populations served
Individuals seeking support (a 501(c)(3) letter is required to receive funding)
In Limited case the Foundation funds
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Endowment grants, provided the organization has an existing endowment with the Hearst Foundations and a track record of strong performance and consistent stewardship.
Organizations focusing on domestic abuse, substance abuse or child abuse
Food banks and food delivery
Faith-based organizations, provided that the services they offer are inclusive and fit within the Foundations’ guidelines.
For more information, visit https://www.hearstfdn.org/faq/