Community Wellness Grant Cycle

The Community Wellness Grant Cycle, managed by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, focuses on supporting programs that address the essential needs of vulnerable populations. It prioritizes initiatives that provide food assistance, affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and essential supplies. Organizations eligible for funding must be located in and serve specific cities and counties in the region, promoting collaborative efforts to enhance community well-being. This initiative aims to create a thriving environment for all community members.

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia (“The Community Foundation”) operates many individual grant rounds at various times throughout the year.
Community Wellness Grants
We look for programs/projects that provide a well-planned approach to the issues and needs in the community, with a demonstrated track record of support and committed leadership with an emphasis given to those requests that promote collaboration between organizations with similar missions.
Geographic Location:

• Organizations located in, and serving Cities of Martinsville, Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Roanoke.
• Focus Area

But that can’t happen when people are experiencing barriers to accessing food, safe and affordable housing, and other basic necessities. The Community Wellness Grants will focus on support to the following:
Programs that provide food assistance for individuals and families facing food insecurity.Programs that aim to increase the availability of safe and affordable housing options for low-wealth individuals and families.Programs that work towards preventing homelessness, providing temporary shelters, offering supportive services, and assisting individuals in transitioning to stable housing.Programs that provide clothing and other essential supplies to needy individuals and families.

Eligibility

Geographic Location:Non profit Organizations located in, and serving Cities of Martinsville, Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Roanoke.