The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for
organizations working in the fields of culture, education, health and
social services. 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.
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.
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 impression. 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.
Online Grant Application is on website (click on Link to More Info, below).
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For Grantwriting/Program Development Assistance:
Grants Office
Phone: (585) 352-2773
Email: [email protected]