Funding Amount

$9.3 million awarded in 2025

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grant Program for Nonprofits Overview

Geographic Scope: Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Virginia

Key Statistics:

  • $9.3 million in grants awarded in 2025

  • Multiple grant funding opportunities through various fund types

  • 354 funds and growing supporting community needs
    • Program Types

      The Community Foundation manages grants through several mechanisms:
    • Designated endowment funds created by donors to benefit specific nonprofits
    • Agency funds established by nonprofits for reserve building and sustainability
    • Donor advised funds allowing donors to recommend grants
    • General community grants from unrestricted fund sources

      Focus Areas

      Grants support:
    • Organizations addressing community needs
    • Nonprofits with measurable community impact
    • Various charitable causes (76+ local nonprofits supported)
    • Programs aligned with donor charitable intent

      Eligibility

    • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
    • Organizations serving Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
    • Must demonstrate community impact and measurable outcomes

      What They Fund

    • General operating support
    • Program-specific support
    • Emergency assistance (with board approval for agency funds)
    • Long-term sustainability initiatives

      What They Don't Fund

    • Specific donor-designated restrictions apply to individual funds
    • Guidelines vary by fund agreement

    Additional Opportunities

    Great Community Give - Annual giving day (April 22, 2026) supporting 158 participating nonprofits

      Contact Information

    • Phone: 540-432-3863
    • Address: P.O. Box 1068, Harrisonburg, VA 22803; 317 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
    • Website: tcfhr.org

    How to Apply

    How to Apply for a Grant

    1. Visit the Funding Opportunities page at tcfhr.org to review available grant programs
    2. Determine grant type:
    - General community grants
    - Agency fund distributions
    - Designated endowment grants
    3. Contact TCFHR staff to discuss your organization's funding needs and eligibility
    4. Prepare grant proposal with information about:
    - Organization's mission and history
    - Specific project or program details
    - Community impact and measurable outcomes
    - Budget and funding request
    5. Submit application according to specific fund guidelines

      For Agency Fund Distributions

      If your nonprofit has an agency fund:
    • Distributions can be taken flexibly based on fund agreement
    • No requirement for annual distributions from endowed funds
    • Emergency spending allowed with board approval (depending on fund agreement)
    • Contact TCFHR to request distribution from your fund

      Application Deadlines

    • Early giving deadline: April 3 (for Great Community Give on April 22)
    • Other deadlines: Vary by specific grant program; contact TCFHR for details

      Support Available

    • Staff available to discuss funding needs and strategy
    • Assistance with identifying appropriate fund sources
    • Guidance on meeting fund requirements and reporting

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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