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Hillman Family Foundations Unsolicited Grant Program is sponsored by Hillman Family Foundations. The Hillman Family Foundations (HFF) is an umbrella organization for 18 individual foundations. Most of these foundations accept unsolicited grant applications through a centralized online portal. Funding supports effective projects that grow best ideas and invest in innovative solutions across various focus areas including arts, health, education, and community development. Organizations should identify which of the 18 specific foundations best aligns with their mission before applying.
Geographic focus: Primary: Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties).
Focus areas: Arts & Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment & Conservation, Health & Medicine, Human Services, Technology
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations primarily located in or serving Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania. Some foundations also fund in New York City, California, and Oregon. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (typically $50 - $7,500,000) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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William Talbott Hillman Foundation Targeted Grants is sponsored by Hillman Family Foundations. One of the 18 member foundations of HFF, it focuses on specific targeted areas: Visual Arts (New York City and Pittsburgh); Safety nets for working visual artists and education (New York City); and Gun law reform, gun-related suicide prevention, and civic engagement (Nationwide). While applications are accepted year-round, funding decisions are made twice annually. Geographic focus: Pittsburgh, PA; New York City, NY; and Nationwide (for gun safety and civic engagement). Focus areas: Visual Arts, Safety Nets for Artists, Gun Violence Prevention, Civic Engagement
Hillman Family Foundations Unsolicited Grant Program is sponsored by Hillman Family Foundations. The Hillman Family Foundations (HFF) is an umbrella organization for 18 individual foundations. Most of these foundations accept unsolicited grant applications through a centralized online portal. Funding supports effective projects that grow best ideas and invest in innovative solutions across various focus areas including arts, health, education, and community development. Organizations should identify which of the 18 specific foundations best aligns with their mission before applying. Geographic focus: Primary: Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties). Focus areas: Arts & Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment & Conservation, Health & Medicine, Human Services, Technology