Community Connections Grant (previously Community Action Project Grant)

Community Connections Grant (previously Community Action Project Grant)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: City of Hampton
Amount: Up to US $4,000
Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Summary

The Community Connections Grant, formerly known as the Community Action Project Grant, provides funding of up to $4,000 for grassroots initiatives aimed at enhancing neighborhood quality of life in Hampton. This program encourages collaboration among local organizations to foster community engagement, safety, and cultural development. Eligible projects may include public safety education, organizational development, and recreational or cultural events, making it a vital resource for community-driven improvements.

Overview

Community Connections Program Community Connections Program (CCP) funds are intended to stimulate grassroots community efforts and encourage groups to come together to make Hampton’s neighborhoods better. The goals of the CCP are to improve communication and partnerships within a community, involve new members in activities, and enhance the quality of life. CCP is considered “seed funding”; meant to support the project or event initially, in hopes it will generate resources of its own for future continuation and success. The maximum grant amount is $4,000 per project. Organizations may only have one active CCP project at any time. CCP requests are limited to one per year, per organization. Grants for events covering multiple sites may be sponsored by separate organizations but each sponsoring organization must submit a request. Eligible strategies and projects: Groups that apply for funding must demonstrate how their project brings people together to make their neighborhoods better places to live by using the skills and interests of those who live, work, play, and or do business in the neighborhood. Groups are encouraged to think creatively about what will work in their communities and with whom they might partner to accomplish their work. Examples of eligible projects include: Projects that advance Public Safety and increase the feeling of safety in the neighborhood such as fire safety education, disaster preparedness programs, night out events, police-youth athletic leagues, and neighborhood watch outreach, etc. Projects that support Organizational Development to improve the workings of existing neighborhood organizations such as board training and development, membership recruitment, and outreach tools (brochures, newsletters, resident directories). Projects that support Recreational, Educational, & Cultural Initiatives, may include inter-generational tutoring programs, senior citizen educational programs, neighborhood music or arts events, parades, fairs, cleanups, and community-based outdoor or recreational activities. There are many possible strategies to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods. We encourage project submissions that reflect new thinking as well as those that use established best practices to advance the Hampton Neighborhood Initiative principles. We are interested in investing in both proven strategies and new ideas.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Hampton neighborhood organizations and neighborhood-serving organizations with a tax identification number (EIN Number) are eligible to apply. If you don't have an EIN, it is very easy to obtain one, please visit the IRS website and follow the instructions. If you have any issues obtaining an EIN, please contact us.