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GrantWhere: NationalNational: schools in any US state$Who gets the money: Goes to the schoolIn-kindClosed for this round · opens Apr 1, 2027

Hopey's Heart Foundation

AED Grant Program (donated defibrillators)

The foundation started by WNBA player Tina Charles donates AEDs to schools and nonprofits. Unchosen applications stay in review for up to three more quarters.

Amount
A donated AED (automated external defibrillator)
Can a for-profit school apply?
✕No: for-profit schools excluded
Deadline
Opens Apr 1, 2027
Who this fits
Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opAny 501(c)(3), so nonprofit private schools, microschools and co-ops with 501(c)(3) status qualify. For-profit schools do not.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on hopeysheart.org
See the funder’s page↗(opens hopeysheart.org in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Exact 2027 window length

What to do now

  1. Step 1: Confirm 501(c)(3) determination letter
  2. Step 2: Apply in April 2027 with the HHF AED Donation application
  3. Step 3: If chosen, have a legally authorized person sign the agreement within 7 days

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Please note that in order to apply you must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or a government entity (including a public school or school district).”
In the funder’s own words, from hopeysheart.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • 501(c)(3) status
  • Sign an AED Donation Agreement within 7 days if selected
  • Take full responsibility for the AED program and legal compliance

Timing

Page says 'Please apply again in April 2027!'; decisions made quarterly

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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