Competitive Grant Program (General/Community Endowment Grants)

Competitive Grant Program

Overview: The Williamsburg Community Foundation's core grantmaking program supporting nonprofits serving the greater Williamsburg area across six priority areas.

Priority Areas:

Arts & Culture

Children & Young Adults

Economic Mobility

Environment & Conservation

Health & Community Wellness

Senior Services

Recent Awards:

Spring 2025: $83,096 awarded to 20 nonprofits

Fall 2024: $112,171 awarded to 29 nonprofits (largest single round to date)

Total since 1999: Over $13.6 million in grants and scholarships

Award Amounts: Typically $1,500 - $5,000 per grant

Application Schedule:

Spring Round Deadline: January 3, 2025

Fall Round Deadline: July 11, 2025

Applications accepted twice annually

Funding Sources:

Community Endowment Fund

Field-of-Interest Funds

Donor-Advised Fund holders (collaborative funding)

Specialized memorial funds (Altshuler, McGiffert, Turnbull)

Special Grant Categories:

Capacity Building Grants: Support local nonprofits in strengthening operations

Competitive Grants: Evaluated competitively by committee

Eligible Applicants:

Nonprofit organizations serving greater Williamsburg area

501(c)(3) status required

Geographic Scope: Greater Williamsburg, Virginia (including surrounding communities)

Evaluation Process:

Committee of board members and volunteers

Careful evaluation to ensure funding reaches organizations making greatest impact

Focus on pressing community needs and promising opportunities

Contact Information:

Phone: (757) 259-1660

Email: office@williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org

Address: 1323 Jamestown Road Suite 103, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm (or by appointment)

Website: williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org