Funder: Hearst Foundations

Due Dates: Rolling (no deadlines)

Funding Amounts: Minimum grant size $100,000; awards typically range higher; one-year minimum wait to reapply if declined, three years if funded

Summary: Supports direct-service organizations addressing chronic poverty and social issues through scalable, proven programs in areas like housing, economic development, and youth services.

Key Information: Only about 25% of requests are funded; most funding goes to organizations with budgets over $5 million.