Organizations interest in applying for funding may access the application at the following web address: www.hannaford.com/about-us/hannaford-helps/charitable-foundation Completed applications should be submitted to the address and contact listed above. Applicants should be prepared to provide the following materials with their proposals: a narrative of the proposal, including its goals, social impact, need, budget, and sustainability; a description of the organization seeking funding, including a brief history of its operations and funding; copies of the applicant's operating budget, 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter, and the most recent Form 990; verification of the application's current exempt status; and a letter of agreement between the applicant and any collaborating organization on the proposal (if applicable).

The Foundation considers applications as they are received.

To apply to the Hannaford Charitable Foundation, your program or organization must: have an active and responsible board of trustees; exhibit ethical publicity methods and solicitation of funds; provide for an appropriate audit to reveal income and disbursements in reasonable detail; demonstrate long-term financial viability; and be a qualified tax-exempt organization. The Foundation will prioritize proposals that focus on food, education, and/or health related causes. The Foundation generally does not support individuals, political organizations, fraternal or religious institutions, or private foundations. Grants are not intended to fund operating budgets, scholarships, or public schools.