Special Interest Grants: Developmental Disabilities - Laura Turner Fund and the Jennifer Lynn Gray Fund

Special Interest Grants: Developmental Disabilities - Laura Turner Fund and the Jennifer Lynn Gray Fund

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: June 03, 2025

Summary

The Hampton Roads Community Foundation offers the Special Interest Grants: Developmental Disabilities through two funds—the Jennifer Lynn Gray Fund and the Laura Turner Fund. These grants support organizations that enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. The Gray Fund provides $5,000 to $10,000 for training programs for those with intellectual disabilities, while the Turner Fund offers $1,000 to $2,000 specifically for services to adults with cerebral palsy, promoting better living conditions in southeastern Virginia.

Overview

The Hampton Roads Community Foundation connects you with charitable causes to improve life in our region. The community foundation manages permanent funds created by people from all walks of life. Its mission is to inspire philanthropy and transform the quality of life in southeastern Virginia. The Jennifer Lynn Gray Fund The Jennifer Lynn Gray Fund supports organizations and programs that help people with disabilities live better lives. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000.  Proposals will only be considered for programs providing training to those with intellectual disabilities. The Laura Turner Fund The Fund supports organizations and programs that help people with disabilities live better lives. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $2,000.  Proposals will only be considered for programs providing services to adults with cerebral palsy.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Hampton Roads Community Foundation welcomes grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads, Virginia, including:ChesapeakeEastern Shore of Virginia- Grants to Eastern Shore nonprofits are awarded in partnership with our affiliated Eastern Shore of Virginia Community FoundationFranklinIsle of Wight CountyNorfolkPortsmouthSuffolkVirginia BeachWhile the Foundation prefers to award grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies that are independent of local, state and federal government, it will consider awarding grants to specific municipal entities or component units of government for projects generally provided by nonprofit agencies in other communities.This policy does not prohibit public and private colleges and universities from applying for funding.Virginia Peninsula organizations may be eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

If your organization has received a Hampton Roads Community Foundation grant in the past three years, it is not eligible to apply for funding for the same type of grant. Please also note that grants are generally not available for:Organizations not tax-exempt 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 replacements.Houses of worshipReligious activities (organizations and activities that require religious participation by those receiving services)Political or fraternal organizationsEndowment buildingExisting obligations, debts/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 government*Private primary or secondary schools, daycare facilities or academies other than those whose primary purpose is for students with special needs.Capital campaign requests exceeding 5% of a campaign valued at $1 million or more