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Program runs two cycles per year (June and December). Stored deadline of 2026-06-30 aligns with the June cycle but is not explicitly confirmed as a hard date on the page.
The HOPE Grant is a program from the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia that funds nonprofits and governmental entities serving Washington, Grayson, Russell, or Smyth counties in Virginia. Grants of up to $50,000 support projects that provide tangible community benefit, ensure measurable outcomes, and do not duplicate services already provided by other agencies.
Priority is given to projects aligned with the Foundation's vision and mission. Eligible applicants are IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or governmental entities. Ineligible uses include routine operating expenses, fundraisers, religious purposes, and political activities.
The application deadline is June 30, 2026.
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HOPE Grant Guidelines – Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia The Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia will only award grants to those agencies or organizations identified by the Internal Revenue Service as not-for-profit organizations or governmental entities. Each must serve to benefit the Virginia counties of Washington, Grayson, Russell or Smyth and support, promote and/or further the Foundation’s vision and mission.
Areas of interest include: The Foundation, in making grant decisions, will place the greatest priority on projects that: Provide a tangible benefit to the community Ensure measurable outcomes Do not result in a duplication of services provided by another agency Divisions Within Organizations, Institutions or Government Entities In general, organizations are ineligible for funding from the Foundation to support routine financial responsibilities, such as capital and operating budgets (e.g., payroll expenses, ongoing routine maintenance, etc.).
Proposals for individual schools must be approved by and submitted through the school district’s central administration office. Proposals for individual departments of county or town government must be approved by and submitted through the county or town government office.
Ineligible Projects/Programs To comply with federal guidelines and legal requirements, the Foundation will not issue grants of any kind to or for: Projects unrelated to the Foundation’s vision and mission Purposes that are identified as agency ongoing operational expenses not related to the requested project Fundraisers or other ticketed special events Amateur athletic organizations Religious organizations for religious purposes Political purposes or for lobbying activities Organizational debt reduction The Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation or disability and will not support organizations that discriminate in any manner.
Decisions regarding grant disbursements are made at the sole discretion of the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia to further its mission.
The Wellspring Foundation will not support organizations engaged in activities that incite or engage in violence, intimidation, harassment, threats or defamation targeting an individual or group based on their actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
The Wellspring Foundation will not award grants to organizations that the Foundation believes intend to support or engage in hateful activities, whether online or offline. HOPE grant applications are limited to one-time disbursements for funding requests up to $50,000. The HOPE grant has two cycles per year – June and December.
V. Grant Application Review Process The grant review process includes a thorough review of the merits of each application. The Foundation reserves the right to request additional documentation.
Applicants will be contacted by the end of the month following their HOPE grant application submission if their request has been approved or denied. The number of requests, community needs, board priorities, federal and state laws and regulations, and available funds determine decisions for funding.
In these cases, it is the expectation of the Foundation that the applicant seeks other funding sources to fully complete the defined project, prior to receiving Foundation funds. VI. Project Accountability and Reporting All advertising done by the grant recipient that mentions the Foundation or uses the Foundation logo must be approved by the Director of Operations PRIOR to release/posting.
Please contact the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia if you have any questions regarding the HOPE grant application or guidelines. The Foundation reserves the right to amend and/or supplement this document at any time. 848 French Moore Jr. Blvd.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or governmental entities serving Washington, Grayson, Russell, or Smyth counties in Virginia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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