How much funding does The Hatfield Prize provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for The Hatfield Prize?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for The Hatfield Prize?

Eligible applicants: Undergraduate and graduate students from accredited colleges and universities; Student-faculty pairs work together on research project.

How often is The Hatfield Prize offered?

The Hatfield Prize runs on an annual cycle.

The Hatfield Prize

Center for Public Justice

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Undergraduate and graduate students from accredited colleges and universities
Student-faculty pairs work together on research project

Other requirements

United States (multiple states represented in past recipients)
Faculty mentors/advisors from participating institutions

Overview

Overview
The Hatfield Prize is awarded annually to three student-faculty pairs who conduct research on social policies that impact vulnerable children, families, and communities.

Award Structure

Recipients: Three student-faculty pairs per year
Duration: Semester-long research project
Deliverable: Three policy reports with recommendations for government and civil society institutions

Focus Areas

Social policies impacting vulnerable children, families, and communities
Local community impact exploration
Policy recommendations promoting flourishing communities
Integration of faith-based concepts and principles with comprehensive research

Geographic Scope

United States (multiple states represented in past recipients)

Eligible Participants

Undergraduate and graduate students from accredited colleges and universities
Faculty mentors/advisors from participating institutions
Student-faculty pairs work together on research project

Funding Partners

Annie E. Casey Foundation
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Contact Information

Phone: 202.695.2667
Email: inquiries@cpjustice.org

What Center for Public Justice actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 2
Total given: $1.62M
Median grant: $811K
Range: $15K–$1.61M

By dollars: Virginia >99%, Texas <1%. Top recipient cities: Annandale, VA; Dallas, TX.

Example grants

American Unity Fund · Annandale, VA

Educational program support

$1.61M
Baptist General Convention of Texas · Dallas, TX

Educational program assistance

$15K