The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hard Rock International, has announced the distribution of $255,000 in grants to 51 grassroots nonprofit organizations worldwide.
The annual grant program awards $5,000 to locally based organizations across 18 countries and 40 cities, focusing on three core areas: emergency relief and health, human trafficking prevention and human rights, and children’s wellness, support, and education.
Locally, Hard Rock Cafe Atlantic City nominated Covenant House New Jersey as a 2026 recipient. The organization will use the support to advance its mission of providing vital housing and supportive services for young people facing homelessness as well as survivors of human trafficking.
The global grant initiative empowers individual Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming properties to champion impactful organizations working directly within their home regions.
“Our properties are deeply connected to the communities they call home, and this grant program gives our local teams an opportunity to champion organizations making a difference right in their own backyards,” Tracy Bradford, director and co-president of the Hard Rock Heals Foundation and President of Seminole Hard Rock Support Services, said. “We’re proud to invest in 51 nonprofit partners this year and help amplify the important work they are doing around the world.”
Other notable 2026 international and domestic recipients include:
- Empowerment Dess Perkins (nominated by Hard Rock Casino Tejon)
- Mamás Unidas por la Rehabilitación de sus Hijos, A.C. (nominated by Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta)
- Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (nominated by Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane)
- Kids in Distress Inc (nominated by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood)
Since launching its grant program in 2016, the foundation has funded hundreds of community-based organizations. The complete list of this year’s global grant recipients is available directly through the Hard Rock Heals Foundation Portal.
