DISCRETIONARY GRANTS
Last Awarded In
2024
Median Grant
$2,000
Grant Range
$250 – $4,000
States & Territories
14 states
Applicants should demonstrate clear alignment with the foundation’s program areas and show evidence of measurable impact, scalability, or policy relevance. Use the public website and listed program officer emails for initial questions, follow the stated mailing instructions if submitting materials, and plan proposals to fit the foundation’s range of award sizes (from small discretionary or matching grants to multi‑hundred‑thousand dollar institutional grants). Emphasize partnerships or dissemination potential for larger requests.
Website
Source: Website — Mar 2026
Application Contact
President The John A Hartford Found
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
Program Contact
Jon Miller, MA
Grants Manager
Program Contact
Scott Bane, JD, MPA
Senior Program Officer
Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024
