Virginia Community Foundation Annual Grant Round

Virginia Community Foundation Annual Grant Round is sponsored by Virginia Community Foundation (VCF) (partnered with CommunityGiving). The Virginia Community Foundation supports community initiatives in the greater Virginia, MN area through its annual grant round.

Foundation: Virginia Community Foundation The Virginia Community Foundation (VCF) seeks to support community initiatives through their annual grant round. Program funded will bring about positive change to the greater Virginia area. * New or expanded programs/projects **Eligible organizations:** 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities.

**Geographic Area:** Must serve the greater Virginia, MN area.

**Funding Amount Range:** Not to exceed $10,000 * Arts – Grants made to support activities that generate an appreciation of diverse cultures and that enhances and improve cultural opportunities ## Favorable Considerations * Impact – Projects that will have an overall impact within the greater Virginia area * Measurable Results – Projects that can make a clear difference in the quality of life for a substantial number of people over a significant period of time * Community Need – Projects that address a current community need and/or opportunity * Collaboration/Partnership – Projects that encourage cooperation and collaboration with other organizations in unique and meaningful ways * Asset-Based Approach – Projects that maximize the strengths, talents and resources of the greater Virginia area * Sustainability – Projects that demonstrate a plan to continue beyond funding from the VCF.

* Projects must be completed within 12 months of organizations being notified that grant application was approved. ## Typically, we do not fund: * ### Political organizations or political campaigns _This generally includes organizations with a 501 (c)(4) status that can advocate for causes and propositions and endorse specific candidates.

_ * ### Event sponsorship or annual fundraising drives * ### Multi-year requests _Organizations seeking continued support beyond the initial grant year are welcome to reapply in subsequent grant cycles.

_ _For example, grant funds should not be used to: pay off an organization’s loans, lines of credit, unpaid bills, or deficits, cover past due obligations, such as back taxes or unpaid rent, refinance existing liabilities, even if related to previously funded projects_ * ### Projects that have already been completed _Applications seeking reimbursement for past work, retroactive funding, or previously concluded programs and completed capital projects are typically ineligible.

_ * ### Individual academic scholarships for post-secondary education * ### Grants solely for the purpose of travel or conferences _Specifically, we do not fund travel for staff of agencies or organizations_ * ### Government funding that has been reduced or eliminated _Our resources are primarily intended to catalyze innovation, support sustainable solutions, and build long-term capacity, rather than substituting for public sector obligations.

_ _Applicants who are unsure of their project or program’s eligibility are advised to reach out to our local staff prior to applying. This helps maintain an efficient review process for all. _