Environmental Stewardship - Seed & Program Funding Grant

The Environmental Stewardship - Seed & Program Funding initiative by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation aims to foster conservation practices among youth in South Hampton Roads. It emphasizes education about local waterways and the effects of sea level rise, encouraging hands-on experiences and action plans for watershed preservation. By equipping students with knowledge and skills, the program seeks to enhance environmental stewardship and ensure a healthier future for the region's natural resources.

Why it matters
Environmental stewardship requires the practice of conservation and sustainable activities that protect the natural environment for future generations.
Environmental Stewardship Community Grants focus on programs that educate youth, grades 3-12, about Hampton Roads waterways’ health and the impact of sea level rise in our region.
Desired Outcomes: Grant proposals should address one or more of the following outcomes:
Proposals for program funding must be able to articulate:

• Program’s fit with our stated priorities
• Program’s desired outcomes
• Organization’s plan for measuring program effectiveness in reaching outcomes

Eligibility

Applicants should be nonprofits working to improve lives in South Hampton Roads.The Hampton Roads Community Foundation welcomes grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads, including:ChesapeakeEastern Shore of Virginia - (Accomack and Northampton counties) Grants to Eastern Shore nonprofits are awarded in partnership with our affiliated Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation.FranklinIsle of Wight CountyNorfolkPortsmouthSuffolkVirginia BeachRequests for funding minor equipment needs may be submitted as part of the grant request.The community foundation will consider awarding grants to specific municipal entities or component units of government for projects generally provided by nonprofit agencies in other communities. This policy does not prohibit public and private colleges and universities from applying for funding.

Ineligibility

If your organization has received a Hampton Roads Community Foundation grant in the past three years, it is NOT eligible to apply for funding for the same type of grant. Please also note that grants are generally not available for:Organizations without public charity tax-exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Individuals
Fundraising events (such as tickets, raffles, auctions or tournaments), annual fundraising appeals or agency celebrations
Ongoing operating support
Capital projects and facilities and equipment upgrades that can be considered routine maintenance or replacements
Houses of worship unless applying for the Nightingale Fund for Faith Community Nursing or the E.K. Sloane Fund for pianos
Religious activities (organizations and activities that require religious participation by those receiving services)
Endowment building
Existing obligations, debts or liabilities or costs that an agency has already incurred
National or international organizations or purposes
Hospitals and similar health-care facilities unless applying for a Special Interest Grant
Projects or services normally considered the responsibility of governmentPrivate primary or secondary schools, daycare facilities or academies other than those whose primary purpose is for students with special needsCapital campaign requests exceeding 5% of a campaign valued at $1 million or more