Apply For A Grant
The Grant Cycle
The annual grant application period opens on January 15 and closes on March 15. We are unable to consider applications submitted outside this period.
All applications are reviewed once the submission window has closed, and applicants will be notified of the outcome in June. If the closing date falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted until the following Monday.
Any changes to these dates or updates to the application process will be posted in the Updates section of our website.
Grant Amounts
Most grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. In select cases involving significant social impact, we consider larger grants of up to $100,000, typically structured as multi-year partnerships.
What We Look For
Across all focus areas, we look for applications that demonstrate clear need, measurable outcomes, effective leadership, cost-effectiveness, and the potential for meaningful impact, whether immediate and local or on a broader scale.
What We Do Not Fund
We are unlikely to fund the following:
- Galas, fundraising events, or sponsorships
- Direct-mail campaigns
- Debt relief and endowments
- Religious institutions or programs significantly shaped by religious affiliation
Apply for a Grant
The Todd W. Hoffman Foundation encourages grant applications from organizations both within and outside the United States.
To begin the process, simply email your proposal to info@toddhoffmanfoundation.org. We’re most interested in learning about your organization, the work you’re doing, and how our support could help make a difference.
Please include:
- Your primary contact's name and title
- A brief introduction to your organization and the project or initiative for which you are seeking funding
- The amount of funding requested
- Your organization's EIN (or foreign equivalent, if applicable)
If your proposal aligns with our funding priorities, we may contact you to request additional information, such as financial documents, board information, or other materials needed to complete our review. International organizations selected for funding may be asked to provide additional information to meet U.S. private foundation requirements for overseas grantmaking.
If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at info@toddhoffmanfoundation.org.