Apel Family Grant

Apel Family Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Junior League of Roanoke Valley
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: September 08, 2025

Summary

The Apel Family Grant, offered by the Junior League of Roanoke Valley, supports established 501(c)(3) organizations in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. This grant focuses on addressing poverty by funding unusual and capital expenditures that enhance community services. Applications are welcomed from qualified charities that align with the Junior League's mission of promoting women's leadership and community impact through volunteerism, collaboration, and training.

Overview

NOTE: Grants are contingent upon available funding as well as board and membership approval. About Established in 1926, the Junior League of Roanoke Valley is an organization committed to promoting women, developing leaders, and investing in our community. Our 95-year legacy of leadership is built on our ability to train women leaders to tackle tough issues impacting our community. Over 400 members strong, the JLRV provides a strong foundation for civic leadership and also connects women who share a commitment to voluntarism and community service. Known especially for our signature holiday event, Stocked Market, the JLRV is a driving force in the Roanoke Valley, offering volunteer service in the community, grants for area non-profits, and scholarships for high school students, just to name a few. The Junior League of Roanoke Valley’s focus is addressing poverty by connecting the community to existing resources and removing barriers to healthcare and food. The JLRV welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities. JLRV is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., an international network of 293 Leagues comprised of more than 140,000 members in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States, which are all engaged in transforming their own communities JLRV Mission Statement The Junior League of Roanoke Valley, Virginia, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. JLRV Community Focus To address poverty in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas by connecting the community to existing resources and removing barriers to healthcare and food. Apel Family Grant Grant applications are accepted from qualified charitable organizations in the Roanoke Valley, including the cities of Roanoke and Salem and the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, and Craig. This grant will fund requests that align with the current JLRV focus.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To provide funding for unusual and capital expenditures for established 501(c)(3) organizations providing a service in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas.