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The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation Grants is a grant from The Irene E.
& George A. Davis Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life for residents of Hampden County, Massachusetts. Priority areas include education, workforce development, health, and community enrichment.
Grants are typically $25,000 or less. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations or those with fiscal sponsors serving Hampden County residents. Applications are accepted quarterly, with deadlines on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
Organizations may submit one funding request per calendar year unless alternate arrangements have been made with Foundation staff.
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The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation Grants Grantmaking Program Information The Irene E.
& George A. Davis Foundation supports a variety of nonprofit organizations that seek to improve the quality of life for those living in Hampden County, with a particular focus in the following areas.
In addition to focusing on the funding priorities mentioned above, the Foundation also considers requests from organizations for projects/programs that may not fall into one of the above categories, but that still offer a vital service to or enriches the lives of Hampden County residents. These grants are typically $25,000 or less.
Funding Process & Timeline Application Deadlines/Notification Dates Currently, the Foundation accepts funding request applications four times per year/quarterly basis , based on the timeline below.
Quarter 1: Applications due February 1st; Notifications made by March 31st Quarter 2: Applications due May 1st; Notifications made by June 30th Quarter 3: Applications due August 1st; Notifications made by September 30th Quarter 4: Applications due November 1st; Notifications made by December 31st 501(c)(3) organizations, or those with 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors, that serve individuals living in Hampden County are eligible to apply.
An organization may submit a funding request application once per calendar year, unless alternative arrangements have been made with a Foundation team member. Funding is considered only for programs/projects that fall within the Foundation's areas of funding (outlined above).
Once a funding request application is submitted, the Foundation team will review the materials and may reach out with questions and/or set up a time to further discuss the proposal. The Foundation Board meets quarterly to review applications and the recommendations of the Foundation team, and funding decisions are made at this time. Funding decisions are communicated via email following the timeline outlined above.
All grantee partners are asked to complete a brief check-in/report either in writing or orally with a team member approximately six months after funding is awarded. Questions/Contact Information We encourage you to reach out to us via email at info@davisfdn. org and we will get back to you in a timely manner.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, or those with 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors, serving individuals in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Typically $25,000 or less Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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