Foley Hoag Foundation Grant

Foley Hoag Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foley Hoag
Last Updated: February 21, 2026

Summary

The Foley Hoag Foundation Grant supports innovative projects aimed at addressing various forms of inequality in Greater Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Established in 1981, it prioritizes small organizations with annual budgets under $750,000. The Foundation encourages community engagement and collaborations that enhance civil rights and equity. Grants are generally awarded for one year and are designed to create impactful changes in the communities served.

Overview

Statement of Purpose The Foley Hoag Foundation was established by the law firm of Foley Hoag in 1981. Originally focused on improving race relations among youth in Greater Boston, the Foundation’s mission is now broadened to support programs in Greater Boston, Denver, New York City, and metropolitan Washington, D.C., addressing inequity in its various forms. This includes work that reduces racial, ethnic, gender, and wealth disparities and promotes social justice, access to societal resources, and recognition of the inherent dignity of all people. Preference is given to innovative projects where a small grant is likely to make a meaningful difference. Through its grantmaking activities, the Foundation is committed to creating communities in which all members share equitably in the knowledge, wealth, and resources of society and are free to achieve their full potential. The Foundation hopes that its funding interests and activities will encourage other firms and professional organizations to become more involved in community-based philanthropy. Types of Support The Foundation allocates its grant resources across multiple fields including arts, education, training and research, cultural activities, and social services. It places an emphasis on collaborative programs and projects that engage people of different backgrounds in a common effort to create equal opportunity. Types of programs include: Innovative approaches to problems of inequality in any discipline, including community organizing and advocacy, health, education, employment, recreation and the arts.Civic engagement and/or community empowerment.Programs combining a focus on community engagement, civil rights and the law.Collaborations between organizations with different constituencies.Research and advocacy on issues related to equity.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant requests must come from smaller organizations with annual operating budgets of less than $750,000, where a small grant is likely to have a high impact.Grants are generally awarded for one year only. A focus on Greater Boston, Denver, New York City, and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.Proposals for Denver, New York City and Washington, D.C., will be accepted by invitation-only.