Laffey-McHugh Foundation

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Empowering Communities. Building Brighter Futures.

A private foundation supporting underserved populations since 1959.

The application process for the Spring 2026 grant cycle is open. Deadline: April 1

Please note: The Foundation's remaining meeting availability is now fully booked

Organizations newer to the Foundation that have not previously met with the staff, or who have not applied in several cycles, are encouraged to reach back later in the year to discuss your proposal for a future cycle.

Review 'Grant Request Guidelines / FAQs' for additional guidance before applying.

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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

Black Women in Aviation

Black Women in Aviation

builds pathways for youth and women to enter and thrive in aviation careers through workshops, immersive camps and exploration events.

Community Solutions, Inc.

Community Solutions

delivers structured support for adults following incarceration that includes case management, therapy services and additional life and skill development.

End Community Violence Now

End Community Violence Now

promotes a unified, statewide community gun violence reduction ecosystem that breaks the cycle of violence and fosters safer communities.

Engineer Early Association

Engineer Early Association

promotes development by setting the gears of wonder in motion for early learners through the power of STEM and its Pop Up events and Grab & Go Kits.

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware

fosters healthy childhood development by refurbishing gently used bikes to be given away to those most in need.

OUTLOUD DE

OUTLOUD DE

equips young people with skills to thrive in education, community, and the workforce through initiatives like First State Youth MOVE and Girl Code/ Bro Code.