Grantmaking Program Information

Areas of Funding

The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation supports a variety of nonprofit organizations that seek to improve the quality of life for those living in Hampden County, with a particular focus in the following areas.

Priority Funding Areas

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Literacy
  • K-16 Education
  • Youth Development
  • Economic Development

Community Support Grants

In addition to focusing on the funding priorities mentioned above, the Foundation also considers requests from organizations for projects/programs that may not fall into one of the above categories, but that still offer a vital service to or enriches the lives of Hampden County residents. These grants are typically $25,000 or less.

Funding Process & Timeline

Application Deadlines/Notification Dates

Currently, the Foundation accepts funding request applications four times per year/quarterly basis, based on the timeline below.


  • Quarter 1: Applications due February 1st; Notifications made by March 31st
  • Quarter 2: Applications due May 1st; Notifications made by June 30th
  • Quarter 3: Applications due August 1st; Notifications made by September 30th
  • Quarter 4: Applications due November 1st; Notifications made by December 31st

Eligibility

  • 501(c)(3) organizations, or those with 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors, that serve individuals living in Hampden County are eligible to apply.
  • An organization may submit a funding request application once per calendar year, unless alternative arrangements have been made with a Foundation team member.
  • Funding is considered only for programs/projects that fall within the Foundation's areas of funding (outlined above).

Process

  • Once a funding request application is submitted, the Foundation team will review the materials and may reach out with questions and/or set up a time to further discuss the proposal.

  • The Foundation Board meets quarterly to review applications and the recommendations of the Foundation team, and funding decisions are made at this time.

  • Funding decisions are communicated via email following the timeline outlined above.

  • All grantee partners are asked to complete a brief check-in/report either in writing or orally with a team member approximately six months after funding is awarded.

Questions/Contact Information

We encourage you to reach out to us via email at info@davisfdn.org and we will get back to you in a timely manner.