2026 Hearst Foundations Grants
Sponsor: Hearst FoundationsInternal Deadline: 07/27/2026Institutional Submission Limit: 1Program Website
The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations working in the fields of culture, education, health and social services. In addition, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation operates two programs, the United States Senate Youth Program and the Journalism Awards Program.
The Hearst Foundations identify and fund outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and satisfying lives.
The Hearst Foundation, Inc. was founded by William Randolph Hearst in 1946. In 1949 Hearst established the California Charities Foundations, later renamed the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Both Foundations are guided by the same charitable mission, which reflects the philanthropic interests of their founder.
The foundation allows only one grant submission per institution, and one active grant at a time.
***USC is currently waiting on a decision from a recent submission. If it is awarded, no submissions can be made until 2029.
Submission Process
Review the award guidelines for complete details. Contact Chris at chris.segars@sc.edu for additional information.