Laffey-McHugh Foundation

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Empowering Communities. Building Brighter Futures.

A private foundation supporting underserved populations since 1959.

The application process is currently closed. Requests to apply for the Fall 2025 funding cycle will be accepted beginning in August.

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About The Foundation

The Laffey-McHugh Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations that strive to support individuals to reach their full potential and uplift communities.

Learn More About the Foundation

Interested in Applying for a Grant?

Review Eligibility

Review our guidelines, focus areas and examples of recent grants to determine if your organization is eligible for a grant.

Contact Us

If your organization is new to the Foundation or if the proposed request is outside of our grant guidelines, contact us before submitting an application.

Apply for a Grant

If your organization is eligible for a grant you will receive an email with a link to the grant application.

Our Focus Areas

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Basic Needs & Relief Services

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Communities & Quality of Life

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Economic Mobility & Empowerment

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Health & Wellness

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Youth Enrichment

Some Recent First-Time Grantees

ABC Parenting

partners with communities to implement Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up, an evidence-based home visiting program supporting infants and young children exposed to early adversity.

Charity Crossing

promotes volunteerism and eco-friendly initiatives that benefit communities by redirecting and repurposing excess items and sharing with those in need.

Community Collaboration of Delaware

empowers individuals and families through tailored, community-focused solutions, including the CARE program, which offers sober living in a peer supported home.

DelawareCAN

champions for the success of students from pre-K through college and career to help all students thrive and succeed.

Local Journalism Initiative

partners with local newsrooms to provide high-quality, in-depth local journalism.

The Healing Tree SCD

builds relationships between healthcare providers, patients, and community organizations to provide resources to patients and families so they may fully care for themselves as they manage sickle cell disease (SCD).