The Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation offers grants aimed at advancing the development of children and young adults, with a particular focus on eating disorders and education for the underprivileged. The Foundation funds programs that align with its mission to nurture, protect, and educate young people, enabling them to grow into healthy and productive adults. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt non-profit organizations, and grants typically range from $2,000 to $50,000 annually, with potential for larger grants under special circumstances. While the Foundation supports initiatives on a national level, it places special emphasis on funding programs in southern New England and the northern Middle Atlantic states. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and decisions are made during the Foundation’s board meetings.

The foundation uses a rolling deadline, so applications can be submitted at any time. The board meets on a quarterly basis and tries to review all applications pending at the time that the meeting agenda is closed.