Deadline: 19-Feb-21
The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond is seeking applications for the Community Impact Grants Program to improve the quality of life for residents of the Greater Richmond region.
The Community Impact grants support nonprofits whose strategies and outcomes align with their four focus areas: community vibrancy, economic prosperity, educational success, and health and wellness.
Grant Priorities
They focus on four areas of community life that are most likely to produce positive and lasting change in the Greater Richmond region. They work closely with our funding partners and grantees to advance these goals:
- Community Vibrancy;
- Economic Prosperity;
- Educational Success;
- Health & Wellness.
Funding Information
- Grants typically range from $10,000 to $50,000. Occasionally, they will identify a limited number of projects to receive grants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals 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, as well as the counties of Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, and Powhatan.
- Community Impact grants applicants is required to maintain a Guide star Silver profile. They suggest making these updates at least two weeks prior to the application deadline.
- All prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to request a meeting with a Community Engagement officer before starting an application.
For more information, visit https://www.cfrichmond.org/Grantseekers/What-We-Fund/Community-Impact-Grants