The Virginia Community Foundation seeks to fund projects that address a current community need and/or opportunity; maximize the strengths, talents, and resources of the greater Virginia area and that can make a clear difference in the quality of life for a substantial number of people over a significant period of time.
Donor Name: Virginia Community Foundation
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2023
Size of the Grant: not exceed $5,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The Virginia Community Foundation is dedicated to strengthening and revitalizing their community.
Areas of Interest
- Supporting Community Needs and/or Opportunities
- Parks and Recreation
- Arts and Culture
Funding Information
- A typical grant award does not exceed $5,000.
- Projects must be completed within 12 months of the grant award date.
Award Criteria
- Impact – projects that will have an overall impact within the greater Virginia area.
- Measurable results – projects that can make a clear difference in the quality of life for a substantial number of people over a significant period of time.
- Community need – projects that address a current community need and/or opportunity.
- Collaboration/partnership – projects that encourage cooperation and collaboration with other organizations in unique and impactful ways.
- Asset-based approach – projects that maximize the strengths, talents, and resources of the greater Virginia area.
- Sustainability – project demonstrates a plan to continue beyond Foundation funding.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are submitted by a charitable 501c3 organization, a public entity, or an organization with a fiscal agent agreement with a 501c3 organization.
Grant Exclusions
- Individuals or private foundations
- Political organizations or campaigns
- Religious purposes or activities
- Endowments for other organizations
- Fundraising campaigns or dinners, ticket sales, celebrations, or similar activities
- Traditional government services or dollar-for-dollar replacement of public funding
For more information, visit Virginia Community Foundation.