Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust Grants

Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Richard Gwathmey And Caroline T Gwathmey Memorial Trust
Amount: US $5,000 - US $60,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust Grants support Virginia nonprofits focusing on critical areas such as basic services, workforce sustainability, and environmental preservation by March 1, as well as arts, culture, and education by September 1. Established in 1981, the Trust prioritizes geographically diverse projects and encourages funding applications from established organizations with clear outcomes and additional funding sources.

Overview

Mission The Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust was established by Mrs. Elizabeth Gwathmey Jeffress in 1981 in memory of her parents. Mrs. Jeffress was particularly interested in the history, literature, art and architecture of Virginia. Guidelines Applications from nonprofits focused on the following issue areas will be accepted for the March 1 deadline (notification by June 30): Ensuring access to basic services – food, health care, shelter and/or safety Creating, sustaining and retaining a viable workforce for Virginia Preserving and protecting the environment Applications from nonprofits focused on the following issue areas will be accepted for the September 1 deadline (notification by December 31): Providing access to arts, culture and/or humanities Preserving the important history of Virginia Improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged children, youth and/or adults

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Gwathmey Memorial Trust Allocation Committee is keenly focused on making geographically diverse investments across the Commonwealth of Virginia.Applications should be from established non-profit organizations seeking support for its overall operations, or a specific project with well-defined outcomes, clear definition of the return on investment and funding from an array of sources beyond the Gwathmey Memorial Trust. One-year funding for program and general operating support.

Ineligibility

No capital or endowment support will be considered.Nonprofits that receive support from the Gwathmey Memorial Trust will not be considered for additional funding sooner than 3 years from the award date of the previous grant.