Special Interest Grants: The Nightingale Fund Grant

Special Interest Grants: The Nightingale Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Nightingale Fund Grant supports faith communities in creating handmade greeting cards for senior citizens in nursing homes and housebound individuals. Grants typically cover craft supply costs for one year. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads, while ineligible projects include fundraising events or capital campaigns. Applications are reviewed as received, ensuring timely assistance for those aiming to foster caring connections through this outreach.

Overview

NOTE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The Nightingale Fund is accepting applications from faith communities for a Nightingale Ministry. Grants from this fund typically provide for the cost of greeting card craft supplies for one year. Completed grant requests will be reviewed first by the donors to the Nightingale Fund and then by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grantees will be houses of worship that are conducting a handmade greeting card outreach to senior citizens living in nursing homes or to housebound individuals who need a caring connection.The Hampton Roads Community Foundation welcomes grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads, including those in:ChesapeakeEastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties)*FranklinIsle of Wight CountyNorfolkPortsmouthSuffolkVirginia BeachNote: Virginia Peninsula organizations may be eligible to apply for Special Interest Grant funding.You 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 CodeIndividuals Fundraising events (such as tickets, raffles, auctions or tournaments), annual fundraising appeals or agency celebrations Ongoing operating support Capital projects and facilities and equipment upgrades that can be considered routine maintenance or replacements Houses of worship unless applying for the Nightingale Fund for Faith Community Nursing or the E.K. Sloane Fund for pianos Religious activities (organizations and activities that require religious participation by those receiving services) Political or fraternal organizations Endowment building Existing obligations, debts or liabilities or costs that an agency has already incurred Scholarly research Scholarships, camper fees, fellowships or travel Passenger vans for transporting youth National or international organizations or purposes Hospitals and similar health-care facilities unless applying for a Special Interest Grant Projects 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. This policy does not prohibit public and private colleges and universities from applying for funding.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