Grant Program - Nonprofit Grants
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:
- 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
Program Types
The Community Foundation manages grants through several mechanisms:- Organizations addressing community needs
- Nonprofits with measurable community impact
- Various charitable causes (76+ local nonprofits supported)
- Programs aligned with donor charitable intent
Focus Areas
Grants support:- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Organizations serving Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
- Must demonstrate community impact and measurable outcomes
Eligibility
- General operating support
- Program-specific support
- Emergency assistance (with board approval for agency funds)
- Long-term sustainability initiatives
What They Fund
- Specific donor-designated restrictions apply to individual funds
- Guidelines vary by fund agreement
What They Don't Fund
Additional Opportunities
Great Community Give - Annual giving day (April 22, 2026) supporting 158 participating nonprofits- Phone: 540-432-3863
- Address: P.O. Box 1068, Harrisonburg, VA 22803; 317 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
- Website: tcfhr.org
Contact Information
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
- 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
For Agency Fund Distributions
If your nonprofit has an agency fund:- Early giving deadline: April 3 (for Great Community Give on April 22)
- Other deadlines: Vary by specific grant program; contact TCFHR for details
Application Deadlines
- Staff available to discuss funding needs and strategy
- Assistance with identifying appropriate fund sources
- Guidance on meeting fund requirements and reporting
Support Available
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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