The Hanover Foundation — November 2026 Charitable Grant Cycle
The Hanover Foundation, the charitable foundation of The Hanover Insurance Group, invites eligible U.S. tax-exempt nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations to seek grants supporting underserved young people and community well-being. The current quarterly grant deadline is November 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). This is a competitive charitable grant program—not a vendor procurement contract.
Eligible applicants and priorities
Applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) organizations or groups operating under a tax-exempt nonprofit fiscal agent. The foundation prioritizes organizations aligned with its mission, strategic priorities and key geographies, particularly groups with a proven record of collaborative, measurable community benefit. Its focus areas are (1) education and positive outcomes for underserved youth, (2) health and social determinants, including food security, stable housing and mental-health access, (3) youth career pathways and workforce development, and (4) safety and support following community crises. The funder does not publish a comprehensive nationwide eligibility map; applicants should confirm geographic fit with the foundation before investing in a proposal. Michigan requests must use the separate Michigan application process.
Award size and financial conditions
The foundation does not publish a universal minimum or maximum individual applicant award amount for this cycle. Historical foundation-wide giving figures are not individual award limits. The official public guidelines do not state a universal matching contribution, reimbursement formula or payment schedule; applicants should request these terms directly from the funder. Capital requests are invitation-only during the November 20 cycle.
Restrictions and preparation
The foundation generally does not fund national fundraising drives, individual or family benefits, private schools, sports groups, or religious, sectarian, political, professional, fraternal or labor organizations. It excludes endowment requests, medical or academic research, scholarships outside its own scholarship program, religious purposes, and candidate political campaigns. Private non-operating foundations, 509(c)(4) entities and specified 509(a)(3) Type III non-functionally integrated organizations are ineligible. Applicants must comply with applicable nondiscrimination policies.
First-time or lapsed applicants: If the organization has not received foundation funding during the prior three years, it must contact the foundation for permission before applying. The foundation encourages prospective applicants to arrange a meeting and describe demonstrable outcomes and meaningful collaboration. Complete the official online application, including requested organizational and project information, by the November 20 deadline.
Official application source
Read the foundation’s controlling instructions at The Hanover Foundation — Our Charitable Grant Program. The linked Apply now entry directs applicants into its official grant system. For eligibility, permission to apply and geography questions, contact foundation@hanover.com.
Source verified October 27, 2026. Applicants should confirm their specific award amount, permissible costs, geographic priority and any financial terms with the funder, because those details are not universally published.