Peninsula Activities: Harry F. Wall Memorial Fund Grant

Peninsula Activities: Harry F. Wall Memorial Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

Hampton Roads Community Foundation is guided by its Vision, Mission and Values, which influence the actions we take every day on behalf of our region and its residents. Vision A thriving community with opportunity for all Mission Make life better in Hampton Roads through leadership, philanthropy, and civic engagement Values Collaboration—finding answers togetherExcellence—superlative stewardship and serviceIntegrity—honesty and respect in all thingsJustice—advancing equity and inclusionKnowledge—listening, learning, innovating Special Interest Grants - Peninsula Activities: Harry F. Wall Memorial Fund The Harry F. Wall Memorial Fund helps high schools on the Virginia Peninsula. Grants range from  $10,000 to $25,000 for high schools.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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