HOLLYWOOD, FL – The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, announced the distribution of $255,000 in grants to 51 local nonprofit organizations worldwide. The $5,000 grants are part of the foundation’s annual program supporting organizations in communities where Hard Rock operates.
The 2026 Hard Rock Heals Foundation Grant Program focuses on three areas: emergency relief and health; prevention of human trafficking and promotion of human rights; and children’s wellness, support and education. This year’s recipients span 18 countries and more than 40 cities.
“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,” said Tracy Bradford, Director and Co-President of the Hard Rock Heals Foundation and President of Seminole Hard Rock Support Services. “We’re proud to invest in 51 non-profit partners this year and help amplify the important work they are doing around the world.”
Each year, participating Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming properties nominate a local nonprofit for consideration. Among the 2026 recipients are Covenant House New Jersey, nominated by Hard Rock Cafe Atlantic City, which provides housing and supportive services for young people facing homelessness and human trafficking survivors; Empowerment Dess Perkins, nominated by Hard Rock Casino Tejon, which supports survivors of human trafficking; and Mamás Unidas por la Rehabilitación de sus Hijos, A.C., nominated by Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, which provides rehabilitation services to children with disabilities.
Other recipients include Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, nominated by Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane, which supports research, care and advocacy for critically ill children; and Kids in Distress Inc., nominated by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, which serves children and families facing abuse.