October 2021
Seedlings are growing in the nursery bag. As the hands of the old woman and the hands of the young man are about to be planted in the fertile soil.
Next Community Grant Application Due Jan. 15

The application is open for our next round of community grants. There are two types:

Environmental Stewardship grants focus on programs that educate youth, grades 3-12, about Hampton Roads waterways’ health and the impact of sea level rise. 

Vibrant Places grants support major capital projects and campaigns that are transformative for the organization and the communities it serves. Organizations requesting Vibrant Places facilities grants should support one of these areas:
  • Cultural Vitality
  • Educational Success
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Health & Wellness
  • Economic Stability

Before applying, you should:
  • Review the requirements here.
  • Review the grant guidelines here.
  • Talk with a program officer here. 
Community Leadership Partners Award $200,000 to Improve Lives of Local Youth
 
The Community Leadership Partners, a giving circle of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, recently awarded $200,000 in grants to 15 area nonprofits. These organizations provide programs and services to young people ages 16-24 who are at high risk of disconnection, or who are neither working nor in school nor in military service. These nonprofits provide critical support services to youth, including mentorships, job assistance, getting an education, and developing life skills. 

“Since 2010, the Partners have awarded more than $2.3 million to organizations helping youth in Hampton Roads, said Kate Wilson, associate vice president for development. “We are excited to support organizations that advocate for the region’s young people.”
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Resources of the Month

35 Fundraising Tips for Year-End Giving
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Dates to Remember

November 2 Training session on Ten Tips for Preparing a Grant Proposal, 3 - 4:30 p.m. RSVP to grants@hamptonroadscf.org.

November 4 Call-in Day for Nonprofits. Email grants@hamptonroadscf.org to set up an appointment.

November 9 Training session on Survey Development, 3 - 4:30 p.m. RSVP to grants@hamptonroadscf.org.

December 2 Call-in Day for Nonprofits. Email grants@hamptonroadscf.org to set up an appointment.

Find the full schedule of training sessions and Call-in Days at hamptonroadscf.org/nonprofits.