What We Fund? A Thriving Community.

Our results-based grantmaking framework enables us to make more focused funding decisions and measure their impact in our four funding priority areas:

• Community Vibrancy
• Economic Prosperity
  
• Educational Success 
  
• Health & Wellness 

Together with our private and public sector partners, we are invested in building a strong and sustainable community of nonprofit organizations through which we address community needs.

When investigating any of our grant opportunities, we ask that you pay close attention to application deadlines, which can vary by grant type.

Types of Grants

We have two primary ways for nonprofits to apply for funding:

• Community Impact grants are open to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Richmond and Central Virginia region that are seeking program or operating support.
  Deadline: February 15.
• Capacity-building grants support opportunities to enhance organizational capacity and effectiveness. Funding preference is given to nonprofit organizations that have received a Community Impact grant from The Community Foundation.
  Deadline: Ongoing; Reviewed on a semi-annual basis in February and August.

Our Partners in Community Impact

The grantmaking of the following foundations complements our community impact strategies outlined above. To learn about their grant priorities, please use the links below.

• The Jenkins Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that have the potential to make a significant impact on the quality of health, especially for uninsured, underserved or vulnerable populations.
  Deadline: May 5 and November 5.
• The Sheltering Arms Foundation Fund supports organizations that provide services to uninsured and underinsured adults with physical or cognitive disabilities or those who are at risk for developing functional limitations.
  Deadline: June 21.

Special Funding Opportunities

Certain funding opportunities are available outside of the Community Foundation’s focus areas. These grant programs are typically initiated by a particular donor or donor group. Grant priorities and deadlines vary.

Learn more about our special funding opportunities.