Hovis Grants
Forecasted
Hovis Grants support underserved youth and the elderly by funding outdoor activities, camp attendance, athletics, and other summer programs that promote their health and well-being.
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant
Summary: Supports outdoor activities, camp attendance, athletics, and other summer programs promoting health and well-being for underserved youth and the elderly.
Key Information: Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor and meet Erie County service requirements.
Description
Hovis Grants are offered by the Erie Community Foundation to support outdoor activities, camp attendance, athletics, and other summer programs that promote health and well-being for underserved youth and the elderly. The program brings together summer programming and opportunities for outdoor and athletic activity, with health and well-being as the central purpose of the supported work.
The grants sit within the Foundation’s broader commitment to addressing community-identified needs and advancing its strategic goals, aligned with its vision of a united, vibrant, and thriving region for all. Its broader grantmaking focuses on health, education, economic growth, neighborhood and community development, and regional vitality.
