Crown Automotive Charities/Hawkins Family Foundation Grant

The Hawkins Family Foundation Grant supports diverse non-profit initiatives including healthcare, education, and community development. Primarily funding organizations in Chattanooga, Dublin/Columbus, and Tampa Bay, it requires applicants to be 501(c)(3) public charities or have fiscal sponsors with this status. This grant aims to uplift local communities and enhance the quality of life through various supportive programs.

NOTE:

1. The Foundation’s Board of Directors reviews grant requests four times a year:

• Q1 Meeting: February 1, 2026Q2 Meeting: May 1, 2026Q3 Meeting: August 1, 2026 Q4 Meeting: October 1, 2026

1. There are two types of Applications: Grants; and Sponsorships

The Crown Automotive Charities/Hawkins Family Foundation supports a wide range of non-profit initiatives, including healthcare, animal welfare, education, veterans' services, the arts, community and economic development, housing, and special needs. The Foundation primarily funds organizations in the communities where they operate: Chattanooga, Tennessee, Dublin/Columbus, Ohio, and the Tampa Bay area in Florida.
After an application is submitted, the review process usually takes one to two months. To ensure your application is reviewed in time for one of the Foundation’s quarterly Board meetings, it’s important to submit your materials ahead of the meeting deadlines.
There are two types of Applications: Grants; and Sponsorships
Grants
This is for requesting funding for your organization’s programs, projects, or operations. Grants are awarded to support the ongoing mission and impact of your organization rather than a specific event.

Eligibility

The applying organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. If the organization is not directly a 501(c)(3), it must have a fiscal sponsor that holds 501(c)(3) status and agrees to manage the grant funds