Deadline: 21-Sep-20
The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond is seeking applications for its Ujima Legacy Fund Grants to promote equitable outcomes among youth and young adults, ages 12 to 21 years, with emphasis on Black/African American youth.
Ujima Legacy Fund is a giving circle that provides a forum for civic-minded Black/African American men to increase their philanthropic presence and impact in the Metro Richmond community.
Grant Priorities
Ujima Legacy Fund seeks to support nonprofits that empower youth through education related initiatives. This may include, but is not limited to:
- After-school and out-of-school time programming
- Career development
- College preparation
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial literacy
- Literacy
- Mentoring
- Technology training
- Tutoring
Funding Information
- It is anticipated that at least two grants of approximately $20,000 will be awarded in 2020.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible to apply for a Ujima Legacy Fund grant, your organization must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves the residents of the City of Richmond, and/or the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Goochland and/or Powhatan.
For more information, visit https://www.cfrichmond.org/Partnering-with-Us/For-Nonprofits/Community-Investments/Ujima-Legacy-Fund-Grants