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 closed.

Board decisions will be communicated by June 15.

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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

Fostering Wishes Foundation

provides special occasion Wishes and everyday necessities for foster youth to improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Global Investment Foundation for Tomorrow

empowers parents as their child’s first teacher through evidence-based frameworks and wraparound supports.

Native Roots Farm Foundation

celebrates Native relationships with land, plants, and community to strengthen food, environmental, and cultural sovereignty.

NorthBay Education

immerses students in outdoor and environmental education activities while incorporating Social Emotional Learning.

SNAC Garden Foundation

cultivates health, learning, and nourishment by creating equitable access to nature and food using hands-on gardening and science-based education.

Wilmington Kitchen Collective

expands affordable high-quality commercial kitchen use and business development support to culinary entrepreneurs through underutilized facilities.