“Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change – it can not only move us, it makes us move.”
— Pablo Picasso
Our Funding Strategy
With grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, our grant program focuses on three main areas:
public art and exhibitions
artist fellowships and residencies
arts education and access
While Wisconsin is our founders’ home, on occasion HFF makes commitments elsewhere - particularly in communities where extended family members live and work.
We work closely with grantees to ensure that our support has a meaningful and measurable impact on their artistic practice and on the communities they serve.
Application and Inquiries
Interested organizations should send a letter of inquiry describing their organization and the program/project they would like funded. Please include grant amount requested.
Inquiry letters should be no more than two pages and be received by June 30th each year.
If you prefer to mail your inquiry letter, please mail to:
Hoke Family Foundation
PO Box 170424
Milwaukee, WI 53217-0424
Inquiry letters will be reviewed by the full Board of Directors. The Board will select organizations to submit a Full Proposal. The Hoke Family Foundation does not accept any unsolicited proposals.
*If you are not selected to send a full proposal, you may re-apply the next funding cycle. Be sure to send a letter of inquiry by the June 30th deadline.