Our charitable grant program

Through our charitable foundation, we focus on supporting the most pressing needs in the local community: creating pathways to positive academic experiences; promoting job opportunities for diverse youth; lifting barriers to positive health outcomes; and supporting those in crisis.

 

Investing in our future

Our foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations focused on expanding impact through proven and innovative approaches. Such awards align with both our mission and strategic funding priorities.

Education

Supporting educational outcomes of underserved and disadvantaged children and youth, providing access to educational resources, peer support systems, and wrap-around services that ensure academic success.

Health

Creating clinical-community linkages that address social determinants of health  including food insecurity, housing stability, safe communities and access to mental health resources.

Workforce development

Developing career pathways through direct training and experiences that position youth for more equitable outcomes and inclusive access to the workforce.

Safety

Providing a united response to catastrophic events that affect the safety, security and well-being of a community.

 

Application details

To apply for a grant, please consider the quarterly deadlines below. For grants over $25,000, contact our foundation for further discussion and/or to meet with a member of our community relations team. Applications need to be fully completed. Strong consideration will be given to organizations that work collaboratively to create impact, with a proven record of accomplishment of addressing significant needs of a community. Organizations must be clear and concise in demonstrating their ability to measure program outcomes. 

The foundation generally does not support:

  • National fundraiser drives
  • Organizations that benefit one individual or family
  • Private schools
  • Amateur or professional sporting groups
  • Religious, sectarian, political, professional, fraternal, or labor organizations
  • Beauty or talent contestants
  • Organizations that do not comply with our corporate Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Anti-Harassment Policy, and the foundation's Non-Discrimination statement.

Grant submission deadlines:

  • March 22, 2024
  • June 21, 2024
  • September 20, 2024
  • November 22, 2024

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Please note:

  • The foundation provides funding only to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or groups operating under a fiscal agent of a tax-exempt nonprofit.
  • The foundation does not fund grants for endowments, medical or academic research, scholarships outside its own scholarship program, sectarian or religious purposes, or to support candidates for political office.  
  • Private non-operating foundations, 509(c)(4) organizations and Section 509(a)(3) Type III Non-functionally Integrated organizations are not eligible to apply.  
  • Before submitting a grant application, nonprofits are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the foundation. 
  • All Michigan requests must be made through the Michigan grant application application process. 

Foundation Non-Discrimination Statement

The foundation will not provide support to organizations which, in their constitution or practice, discriminate against or harass a person or group on the basis of national origin, race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

If you have any questions, please connect with the foundation at foundation@hanover.com.

Awarding change makers

Our company is proud to award deserving nonprofits aligned to the charitable foundation's four main tenants: education, health, workforce development, and safety.

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Worcester Education Collaborative: The Woo Labs Program 

Serving 1,800 students in the Worcester community, Woo-Labs is a collaborative, community-based network of partners seeking to advance educational and racial equity for historically marginalized Worcester K-6 students by providing provide high-quality, culturally responsive, student-centered, project-based learning opportunities during out-of-school time.

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The WAVE Project

The WAVE Project (Welcoming All Valuing Everyone) is a mobile shower service and clothing program serving more than 2,000 individuals experiencing homelessness around the Metro Detroit area (Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties). Along with showers and clothing, the WAVE also provides food items and hygiene essentials. 

 

 

YouthWorks


Worcester Community Action Council’s YouthWorks Program

The Worcester Community Action Council’s YouthWorks Program places an emphasis on helping youth develop workforce skills and creates opportunities for them to experience personal growth and secure meaningful jobs in a supportive and training-rich environment. 

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The Hive Youth & Teen Center

In the wake of a Michigan school shooting, and in response to an exacerbated need for mental health resources, The Hive Youth and Teen Center was created. A unique resource that provides essential services for over 500 Livingston County at-risk youth, The Hive is a place to stay safe and drug-free. The Hanover sponsored the renovation of three teen spaces in this valuable center. 

 

Our foundation's giving by the numbers

Providing grants each year that make our communities stronger and more vibrant

 

$1.6M

in 2020

$1.46M

in 2021

$1.5M

in 2022

The City of Worcester is full of promising youth who bring many assets to the table. With The Hanover’s help in dismantling the myriad of barriers they face, these individuals will be able to shine and thrive personally and professionally.” 

Jennifer Davis Carey, Executive Director, Worcester Educational Collaborative