Planning Grants

Geographic Scope: Hampton Roads, Virginia

Purpose: Help coalitions of nonprofit organizations and other appropriate agencies explore and plan for the launch of a collaborative project to solve an identified community issue

Eligibility:

• Coalitions of nonprofit organizations
• Other appropriate agencies
• Organizations must meet foundation eligibility requirements

Guiding Principles:

• Impact: Contribution to a long-term positive effect on a community issue
• Racial equity: Just, impartial, and fair access to services and programs by people of color
• Collaboration and partnership: Cooperative work among nonprofit organizations to co-produce solutions
• Innovation and Creativity: Utilization of new methods or approaches to solve community issues

Contact:

• Saraya Perry, Grants Manager
• Phone: (757) 622-7951
• Email: Info@HamptonRoadsCF.org
• Address: 101 W. Main St, Suite #4500, Norfolk, VA 23510

Application Process

Letter of Intent Requirement: Planning Grants begin with a Letter of Intent (differs from other grants)

10-Step Application Process:

1. Follow the grant guideline sections carefully
2. Ensure your organization meets eligibility requirements
3. Talk with a program officer about your grant proposal
4. Attend Drop-in Day (held monthly) for feedback from nonprofit staff and board members
5. Plan to meet the correct application deadlines
6. Register for the online application system (one-time registration for future applications)
7. Gather all required materials to upload with your application
8. Work on your application over time (can be accessed and updated any time before submission)
9. Submit your application online by the deadline (no late applications accepted; applications cannot be revised after submission)
10. Await notification of board decision (typically about two months after submission)

Required Materials: Documents must be uploaded with application per instructions (specific documents not detailed in provided text)

Submission Format: All applications must be submitted online through the grant management system

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