Hunt Little Heroes Program
Funding Amount
$500 (1st place), $250 (2nd place), $150 (3rd place)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Next expected
- March 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: March 15 · April 15
From the program guidelines: “Submit during the application window (typically March 15 - April 15 each year)”
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Other requirements
- Age: Children ages 4-15 years old
- Requirement: Dependent children of military service members
- Geographic: Open to all children of military families, not only those living within HMC housing communities
Overview
Geographic Scope: National - open to all children of military families
Program Focus: Recognition and support for military children ages 4-15 making positive community impact
Program Overview
The Hunt Little Heroes program recognizes and celebrates military children ages 4-15 years old who are making a positive impact within their communities or beyond. Launched in 2021, this annual program honors military children during the Month of the Military Child (April).
Award Structure
- 1st Place Winner: $500 monetary prize
- 2nd Place Winner: $250 monetary prize
- 3rd Place Winner: $150 monetary prize
- All Participants: Special hero cape, mask, and letter of appreciation
Award Details
Each winner will receive:
- Monetary prize (as listed above)
- Special "coining" ceremony recognizing achievement in their community
- Opportunity to make a charitable donation equal to their prize amount to an organization of their choice
- Special hero cape and mask
- Letter of appreciation
Eligibility
- Age: Children ages 4-15 years old
- Requirement: Dependent children of military service members
- Geographic: Open to all children of military families, not only those living within HMC housing communities
Selection Criteria
Winners are selected based on:
- Quality of submission ("Hero Story")
- Positive community impact demonstrated
- Creativity and originality of entry
Contact Information
- Website: https://huntlittleheroes.org
- Phone: (970) 389-4113
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Methods: Multiple formats accepted
- 300-word essay
- Drawing
- Video
Required Information
Essay Option (300 words maximum):
- Child's "Hero Story"
- What they think it takes to be a hero
- How they have been a positive influence in their community
Drawing Option:
- Visual representation of their hero story
- Description of what makes them a hero in their community
Video Option:
- Child presents their hero story
- Demonstrates community impact
Submission Details
- Create your submission (essay, drawing, or video)
- Submit through the Hunt Little Heroes website
- Include child's name, age, and parent contact information
- Provide clear description of community involvement
- Submit during the application window (typically March 15 - April 15 each year)
Application Portal
Website: https://huntlittleheroes.org
Additional guidelines and submission details available at https://huntlittleheroes.org
What Hunt Military Communities Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $242K
- Median grant
- $55K
- Range
- $33K–$100K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 41%, Minnesota 31%, Georgia 14%. Top recipient cities: Doylestown, PA; Bloomington, MN; Alpharetta, GA.
Example grants
Travis Manion Foundation · Doylestown, PA
Program support
$100K
Scholarship America Inc · Bloomington, MN
Program support
$74K
Hire Heroes USA · Alpharetta, GA
Operational and program support
$35K
Operation Homefront Inc · San Antonio, TX
Program support
$33K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Veterans
- Youth programs
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