Peninsula Activities: Harry F. Wall Memorial Fund Grant

The Peninsula Activities: Harry F. Wall Memorial Fund Grant, offered by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving South Hampton Roads. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000, assisting high schools on the Virginia Peninsula. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities and promote community engagement, reflecting the foundation's mission to foster a thriving environment for all residents through leadership and philanthropy.

Special Interest Grants - Peninsula Activities: Harry F.
Grants range from  $10,000 to $25,000 for high schools.

Eligibility

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads including those in:ChesapeakeEastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties)FranklinIsle of Wight CountyNorfolkPortsmouthSuffolkVirginia BeachYou can apply annually for a Special Interest Grant, which will not affect your eligibility for a Community Grant.

Ineligibility

Grants are generally NOT available for:Organizations without public charity tax-exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue CodeIndividualsFundraising events (such as tickets, raffles, auctions or tournaments), annual fundraising appeals or agency celebrationsOngoing operating supportCapital projects and facilities and equipment upgrades that can be considered routine maintenance or replacementsHouses of worship unless applying for the Nightingale Fund for Faith Community Nursing or the E.K. Sloane Fund for pianosReligious activities (organizations and activities that require religious participation by those receiving services)Political or fraternal organizationsEndowment buildingExisting obligations, debts or liabilities or costs that an agency has already incurredScholarly researchScholarships, camper fees, fellowships or travelPassenger vans for transporting youthNational or international organizations or purposesHospitals and similar health-care facilities unless applying for a Special Interest GrantProjects or services normally considered the responsibility of governmentThe 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. Private 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