Hinge has teamed up with DoSomething Strategic and the Foundation for Social Connection, to invest $1M into dozens of social groups and clubs that are creating opportunities to connect in-person with others.

Groups based in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York City can apply for grants up to $25,000. The initiative is a response to the growing loneliness epidemic described in the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory from last spring.

Applications close on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11:59PM ET and interested groups can directly access the portal here, where they can read more about the opportunity (including full eligibility guidelines, evaluation process and criteria, etc.). The first round application is straightforward and was designed to take less than an hour to complete.

The Hinge Social Impact team can be reached directly at impact@hinge.co with any questions.