Announcing the Hellenic Foundation 2026 Grant Award Recipients!
Celebrating 10 Years of Making an Impact in Our Community
October 15, 2026 - The Hellenic Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Grant Awards, marking a significant milestone as the Foundation celebrates ten years of supporting programs and projects that strengthen our Greek and Orthodox Community.
This year, the Hellenic Foundation is awarding 63 grants totaling more than $810,000 to support programs dedicated to education, culture, youth development, philanthropy, community outreach, faith, and ministry.
Since the inception of the Grant Awards Program in 2016, the Hellenic Foundation has awarded 302 Grant Awards totaling more than $5 million in funding, helping organizations expand their reach, develop meaningful programs, and make a lasting difference in the lives of those they serve.
The Hellenic Foundation looks forward to recognizing this year's worthy recipients at its 10th Annual Grant Awards Event on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
The 2026 Grant Award Recipients
13th District AHEPA Scholarship Foundation
Annual Scholarship Awards
AHEPA Lakeshore Chapter 205
Back-to-School Pack Drive
Hellenic History Tournament
American College of Greece
Study Abroad Scholarships
American Farm School
Greek Summer Program Scholarships
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Community Outreach Program
Ascension of Our Lord Philoptochos Society
Multi - Chapter Women's Retreat
Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops USA
Peace of Mind Program
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church - Chicago
Austin Community Outreach
Athena Educational Academy
Classroom Instruction Enhancements
Center for Enriched Living
The Nora Project
Daughters of Penelope 13th District Scholarship Foundation
2026 Scholarship Program
Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society Metropolis of Chicago
Feed the Hungry Program
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
Annual Pre-Lenten Conference 2027
Family Synaxis
Greek Education Agraphon
HCHC Scholarship Fund Dinner
Lighthouse Camp
SIRC Bright Friday Luncheon
SIRC Technology Equipment Upgrade
YAL 2027 Conference
Hellenic American Academy
Safety and Cultural Enhancements
Hellenic Link-Midwest
Midwest Lecture Program
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church
Hellenic Academy - Elinomatheia Program
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
Sophocles Greek School - Field Trips & Workshops
Holy Taxiarhai & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church
Aristotle Schools - Tech Buildout
Meals on Wheels Ministry
Omonoia Kafeneion
National Hellenic Society
Heritage America Chicago
Heritage Greece
Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society
The Bride's First Dance Presentation
Orthodox Christian Alumni in Action at UIUC
OCF at the University of Illinois
Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, & Religion
OCAMPR Conference 2026
Orthodox Church in America
Thriving in Ministry
Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Chicagoland Youth/Young Adult Ministry Coordination
Orthodoxy Today
Chicagoland Formation Retreats Initiative
PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation
PanHellenic Scholarship Awards Program
Philoptochos Society of St. Demetrios - Libertyville
Feed Our Veterans & Active Military Families
Philoxenia Charities
Metropolitan Hospitality Network
Plato Academy
Minibus Purchase
Saint George Orthodox Cathedral
Refugee Scholarship Fund
SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church - Palos Hills
Philanthropy Food Pack
Southwest Suburban Hot Meals
St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church
St. Andrew's Hospitality Circle
St. Andrew's 2027 Seminar
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church
Hesed House Ministry
St. Basil Ladies Philoptochos
Comfort Care Project
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - Elmhurst
Pythagoras Greek School - Technology & Cultural Resources
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - Libertyville
Northern Lake County Great Commission
St. George Greek Orthodox Church - Chicago
Hot Meals to Go Program
Young Adult Religious Education
St. George Ladies Philoptochos Society
Philoptochos Prison Ministry
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
ALL IN Ministry
Feed My Neighbor Ministry
Pythagoras Greek School - Greek Storytime
St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church
Curriculum Enhancements
St. Nectarios Ladies Philoptochos Society
Emergency Assistance Initiative
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
Pericles Greek School
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
Plutarchos Academy - Summer Camp Kalokairaki
St. Spyridon Philoptochos Enosis Chapter
Christianiki Philoxenia
Vladimirovo Sunday School
Garden of the Mother of God Orthodox Sunday School
Z Life Organization, Inc.
Hellenic Disability Community Outreach
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