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The Hawkins Project is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in California, Kentucky, and Maine, having disbursed a total of $230.6K across 23 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Hawkins Project can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE HAWKINS PROJECT ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY, AWAKENS JOY, AND CELEBRATES INDIVIDUALITY. WITH A COMMITMENT TO EMPATHY AND INCLUSION, THE FOUNDATION CREATES AND FUNDS COURAGEOUS LITERARY, VISUAL, PUBLIC, AND OTHER CREATIVE WORKS THAT ADVANCE THIS VISION.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MCSWEENEY'S LITERARY ARTS FUND
$489.5K
33%
YOUNG AUTHORS GREENHOUSE INC
$84.3K
6%
CHOOSE YOURSELF
$80K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HAWKINS PROJECT?
No. THE HAWKINS PROJECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HAWKINS PROJECT give?
THE HAWKINS PROJECT primarily gives to organizations located in California, Kentucky, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE HAWKINS PROJECT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HAWKINS PROJECT fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HAWKINS PROJECT make each year?
In 2024, THE HAWKINS PROJECT awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $231 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HAWKINS PROJECT fund recently?
In 2024, THE HAWKINS PROJECT awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MCSWEENEY'S LITERARY ARTS FUND, YOUNG AUTHORS GREENHOUSE INC, and CHOOSE YOURSELF. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HAWKINS PROJECT?
THE HAWKINS PROJECT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.