Hanger Foundation Grants
Grants for Nonprofits
The Hanger Foundation provides annual grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the United States who meet our grant requirements. Since 2009, the Hanger Foundation has awarded over $5 million in grant funding to 214 nonprofit organizations sharing our goals and mission to empower people with physical challenges to live life as fully as possible.
Our Goals
- To positively impact the lives of those in need
- To invest in the communities in which we live and work
- To engage our employees in charitable efforts
Review our grant guidelines and the application process below to determine if your nonprofit organization is eligible.
Grant Giving Guidelines
We understand it takes a great deal of time and resources to apply for grants. The Hanger Foundation provides the following grant-giving guidelines to clearly define the focus areas for the nonprofits that we support and to respect the efforts of both grant seekers and grant reviewers. Only those proposals meeting specific grant guidelines and furthering our strategic goals and objectives will be considered for approval.
Focused on Empowering Individuals
The Hanger Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations that directly and positively impact people with physical challenges in need in the United States that fit within our focus areas.
The Hanger Foundation is currently seeking grant applications from nonprofits focused on empowering people through:
- Rehabilitation and support services for related illnesses or trauma, such as stroke, sports injuries, combat-related injuries
- Athletic programs, social activities, and events for individuals with physical challenges, with a special emphasis on individuals with limb loss or limb difference and veterans
Additional Information
- Operating expenses are only funded up to 15% of the total grant and only when connected with a funded project or program.
- All organizations applying for grants must complete the Grant Application Process.
- All grants are currently one-year grants only.
- We are not currently offering funding for the following purposes: seed/pilot funding, capacity building, and capital campaigns.
- The Hanger Foundation does not fund individuals, endowments, or political organizations.
- For additional information, please refer to the FAQs within the grant application. Organizations that utilize Hanger Clinic services should refer to the FAQs regarding our Conflict of Interest policy.
Apply for a Grant
Applications Currently Open
Grant Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
The 2027 Grant Applications are now open and recipients will be awarded in the winter.
Grant Recipients
Hanger Foundation is proud to support Camp No Limits with its Signature Grant.
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