Supporting Grieving Teens Grants

Hospice Foundation of America announces its new funding program to support grieving young people ages 13—17.  Applicants must be non-profit hospices or other non-profit bereavement organizations whose programs are available to the entire community in which they are located.  Hospice Foundation of America will award one $10,000 grant for program-related expenses (including but not limited to purchase of equipment or materials, publications, or other curriculum-related materials.) Priority will be given to programs who offer innovative programs for young people ages 13—17, with a special priority given to programs that focus on outreach to diverse populations. HFA will also award a number of smaller $1,000 grants for noteworthy programs.

To be considered for funding, please submit the following information in a one-page Letter of Intent (250 words maximum):

  • Primary contact: Name, address, phone # and email
  • A snapshot of your organization, including:
    • Mission statement
    • Number of professional staff and volunteers
    • Geographic region served by your programs ; and
    • Programming provided to children,  adolescents and their families
  • A brief description of  how funds from HFA would be used

Letters should be submitted via email to grants@hospicefoundation.org by Wednesday, March 10.  Letters will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal, which will be due on Wednesday, April 21. Grants will be awarded by June 15.