Grant Program - Nonprofit Grants
Funding Amount
$9.3 million awarded in 2025
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Next expected
- April 3, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: April 3 · April 22
From the program guidelines: “Early giving deadline: April 3 (for Great Community Give on April 22)”
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Geography
- Serving Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Must demonstrate community impact and measurable outcomes
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
What The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 204
- Total given
- $9.36M
- Median grant
- $17K
- Range
- $5,171–$800K
- By dollars: Virginia 83%, North Carolina 7%, Florida 2%. Top recipient cities: Harrisonburg, VA; Winchester, VA; Monterey, VA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
The Handley Board of Trustees · Winchester, VA
Civic
$800K
Eastern Mennonite School · Harrisonburg, VA
Education, scholarships
$494K
Redeemer Classical School · Keezletown, VA
Education, scholarships
$353K
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley · Winchester, VA
Agency fund distributions, human services
$349K
Build Our Park · Harrisonburg, VA
Recreation
$275K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
Society of Seniors Foundation Scholarship Grant
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community College Transfer Scholarship (MGCC, BRCC, or LRCC transfers) Grant
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
TCFHR: Harrisonburg & Rockingham County- Giving Back Grants
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fund for Education Scholarship Grant
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Valley Arts & Culture Fund Grant
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg
Amount
More than US $1,400
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Andy King Memorial Scholarship Grant
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ready to apply for Grant Program - Nonprofit Grants?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Grant Program - Nonprofit Grants. Now let's win it.