How much funding does Harry Chapin Foundation Grant provide?

Harry Chapin Foundation Grant provides Up to US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Harry Chapin Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Harry Chapin Foundation Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Organizations that use a Fiscal Agent.

How often is Harry Chapin Foundation Grant offered?

Harry Chapin Foundation Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Harry Chapin Foundation Grant

Harry Chapin Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts Environmental Grants Grants for Grassroots Organizations

Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Grants are typically awarded for one year, with renewals requiring a new proposal each year.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Organizations using fiscal agents or applying for individuals are not eligible.
Not eligible: Organizations that use a Fiscal Agent
Not eligible: No grants are made to individuals.
Not eligible: Due to the overwhelming number of grant applications received relative to available funds, grants are never awarded for more than three years in an organization’s lifetime.
Not eligible: While we sometimes offer a smaller grant, it is also possible that we would not fund a request if we were unable to meet your stated needs.

Overview

The Harry Chapin Foundation grants support 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. focused on self-sufficiency. They prioritize grassroots programs in the arts, community education, and environmental sectors, with a budget cap of $750,000. Grants are typically awarded for one year, with renewals requiring a new proposal each year. Organizations using fiscal agents or applying for individuals are not eligible. The foundation is dedicated to improving lives through sustainable initiatives.

Mission and Funding Goals
The mission of the Harry Chapin Foundation is to support organizations that have demonstrated their ability to dramatically improve the lives and livelihood of people by helping them to become self-sufficient.
We will fund only 501(c)(3) not for profit programs that operate in the United States that fall within the areas of:

Arts-In-Education ProgramsCommunity Education ProgramsAgricultural and Environmental Programs

We make grants covering a one-year period. In some instances, grant renewals are considered but are never automatic. The applicant for a renewal grant must submit a new proposal each year, along with a report of the activities of the preceding year.

Eligibility

The Foundation accepts applications nationally from 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States.Organizations must maintain an IRS 501(c)(3) classification.

Ineligibility

The Foundation cannot fund organizations that use a Fiscal Agent.No grants are made to individuals.Due to the overwhelming number of grant applications received relative to available funds, grants are never awarded for more than three years in an organization’s lifetime.While we sometimes offer a smaller grant, it is also possible that we would not fund a request if we were unable to meet your stated needs.