The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Visionaries for Change Grant Program.
Donor Name: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
State: Virginia
County: Isle of Wight County (VA), York County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/13/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
In 2024, Visionaries for Changewill fund Black-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Black-serving nonprofits are those with the majority (51% or more) of their clients being Black.
Focus Areas
Grant applications should explain how the program for which funding is sought addresses one or more of the following priority impact areas:
- Strengthen businesses and current entrepreneurs by providing mentorship activities, technical assistance and access to capital.
- Create wealth and build long-term financial assets by providing financial literacy and education and employment opportunities for adults.
Funding Information
- Visionaries for Change anticipates awarding grants that average $5,000.
- Visionaries may award grants that are smaller and larger than $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Visionaries for Change will accept grant applications from Black-serving nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity organizations that provide program and services within any of the following cities or counties: Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg or York County.
- In good standing with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity organization with uninterrupted status since January 1, 2022.
- Has an operating budget of at least $50,000. Audited financials or a full 990 are preferred. A 990-EZ may be considered with a profit and loss statement for the current year. 990-Ns are not accepted for this opportunity.
- In good standing with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to operate in Virginia.
- In good standing with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) to solicit contributions in Virginia.
- Board membership includes at least four individuals not including the CEO or Executive Director.
For more information, visit HRCF.
