The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond is seeking applications for its Community Impact Grants to improve the quality of life for residents of the Greater Richmond region.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
State: Virginia
County: Chesterfield County (VA), Goochland County (VA), Hanover County (VA), Henrico County (VA), and Powhatan County (VA)
City/Town: Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, Richmond and Ashland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $50,000
Details:
The Community Foundation’s funds create greater impact in the community by targeting opportunities to enable every resident of the region to thrive.
The Community Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on activities that are most directly tied to increasing economic opportunity for residents with low-wealth. They approach their grantmaking decisions through a priority of requirements that include access and equity for all — with a particular focus on racial equity for Black and Brown residents, high quality programming, capacity building, and collaboration with public, private, and other nonprofit partners.
Focus Areas
- Community Vibrancy: Their goal is for community members to access and appreciate the arts, cultural opportunities, and their natural environment.
- Economic Prosperity: Their goal is for their region’s resources to be sustainable and their residents to be economically stable and secure. This includes stable and secure jobs and affordable housing.
- Educational Success: Their goal is for young people to achieve in school, engage in their community and be prepared for the workforce.
- Health & Wellness: Their goal is for community members to be safe and healthy.
High Impact Areas
- Affordable Housing
- Early Childhood Education
- Workforce Development
Funding Information
Grants typically range from $10,000 to $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Letters of Introduction are accepted from 501(c)(3) charitable organizations located in the Community Foundation’s service area, which includes: the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg and Richmond, the town of Ashland, and the counties of Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, and Powhatan.
- All new applicants are required to request a meeting with a Program Officer before starting an application. Returning organizations are strongly encouraged to request a meeting. Onsite visits at your organization are often preferred.
For more information, visit CFGR.
