Virginia for Nonprofits Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Richmond area that empower Black youth and young adults through education and capacity-building initiatives.

SisterFund, a women-led giving circle in Richmond, focuses on empowering Black women and girls in the community through grants awarded annually to nonprofits. These grants target improvements in education, workforce, leadership development, and health for African American women and girls. Members contribute $1,100 each year, and grants are awarded based on member votes. The mission is to transform local nonprofits supporting Black women and girls through significant financial investments, fostering long-term positive change. Grant awards will be announced and celebrated at an event on December 12, 2024.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve health, economic stability, and educational opportunities for women and families in Mathews County.

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Virginia, particularly in the Richmond area, to support significant capital projects that encourage community involvement and additional fundraising efforts.

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in Virginia with targeted assistance for projects that address specific community needs and align with the Foundation's mission.

The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation awards grants to organizations that are exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3), not classified as a private foundation as defined in Section 509(a), and either located in the greater Richmond region or having a direct impact in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Donor Name: Mary Morton Parsons Foundation State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation enriches communities across the Commonwealth by providing capital support to cultural arts institutions, historic preservation sites, environment and conservation initiatives, community development efforts, education infrastructure, and the social services sector. Focus Areas Arts & Culture Civic & Community Needs Education Environment & Conservation Historic Preservation Social Services & Welfare Funding Information The grants awarded are in the range of $50,000 – $500,000, depending on the scope of the project. Eligibility Criteria  To receive a grant from The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation, organizations must meet the following criteria: Be exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Not classified as a private foundation as defined in Section 509(a). Be an organization located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Be seeking support for a capital project in one of the focus areas. Not have received a grant payment from the foundation in the last five years. Not have submitted an unsuccessful application to the foundation within the last 12 months. Additionally, The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation does not consider grants to support: Individuals Public sector agencies. State and local government majority-supported entities are not eligible for Foundation support; however, exceptions may be made for a limited number of institutions. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Science Museum of Virginia fall into this category. Endowment funds (including scholarship funds, debt reduction, or funding of deficits). Research General operating expenses associated with ongoing programs or activities or other general administrative expenses. Churches or religious programs without a secular or community service focus; except for historic preservation. Local chapters of national associations and societies, mass mailings, and umbrella organizations. For more information, visit Mary Morton Parsons Foundation.

This grant provides financial support to Virginia-based nonprofits focused on arts, culture, education, and human services, helping them enhance their programs and operations.

The Virginia Department of Health is inviting applicants for its Richmond Health Equity Fund. Donor Name: Virginia Department of Health State: Virginia City: Richmond Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/23/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Health Equity Fund seeks to fill gaps in funding and resources for vital, innovative, and impactful initiatives that serve the Richmond City community. Richmond-based single organizations, collaboratives, and individual leaders providing services in the following health disparity focus areas—along with other emergent health outcomes where Richmond’s populations have disparate burdens—are all eligible to apply: Access to care and health education Food access and security Maternal and child health Mental and behavioral health Substance use, treatment, and recovery Underlying health conditions For more information, visit Virginia Department of Health.

The City of Alexandria Arts Grants are designed to encourage artistic excellence by assisting artists and organizations in providing opportunities for Alexandria’s residents and visitors to engage and experience quality arts programs throughout the city. Donor Name: City of Alexandria State: Virginia City: Alexandria Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Arts Program Grant has the following goals:  To strengthen Alexandria’s creative capacity by providing its residents with diverse opportunities to meaningfully engage with the arts.  To improve the capacity and stability of Alexandria-based organizations to create, perform, and present works of artistic excellence and innovation through organizational support and program funding; and  To create a vibrant urban environment by supporting diverse individual artists, organizations, and other entities in the creation, performance, and presentation of highquality works of art across the City of Alexandria. Funding Information Arts Program Grants are available for up to $12,500 and should not exceed 50% of total program budget and require a 1:1 (dollar for dollar) cash match. The Grant period is July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be a non-profit organization who has been in existence for 1 full year before applying. Pass-through grants are not allowed. Programs must take place between July 1 – June 30 of each fiscal year. Programs must take place within Alexandria’s city limits (does not include Fairfax County). The applicant has not been in default of payment to any agency of the City of Alexandria. Proposed budget provides the required cash match. Funding from the City of Alexandria such as, but limited to, the Marketing Fund, the Alexandria City Public Schools and from other Departments, cannot be used for the cash match. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. City agencies, employees, or volunteers (defined as any agency under the direct control of an elected official, or which reports directly to the City Manager, may not apply for an Arts Grant; they may only play a supportive role in a program proposed by an organization or group. Colleges, universities, religious organizations, and libraries may not receive grants for arts. For more information, visit City of Alexandria.

The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Grants for Health & Wellness to improve the health of the region’s citizens. Donor Name: Hampton Roads Community Foundation State: Virginia County: Accomack County (VA), Isle of Wight County (VA), Northampton County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Many factors contribute to a person’s health and wellness: genetics, education, individual behavior, environment and access to quality health care. For under-resourced populations access to affordable, quality health care (primary, oral or behavioral) can be challenging. Unhealthy behaviors can lead to chronic diseases. Becoming more informed about the causes of chronic disease can lead to behavioral changes that prevent or decrease these disease. Efforts supported include: Programs that support participant access to primary, dental, and/or mental/behavioral health. Behavioral health includes substance/drug abuse treatment. Sustained programs that encourage healthy behaviors that are known to reduce chronic diseases (e.g. Type II diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease) in populations that typically have a high rate of health disparity. Preference will be given to programs that place an emphasis on improving participants’ health literacy. Grant proposals should address one or more of the following outcomes: Individuals with health disparities connect with a medical home and receive care/treatment that leads to an improved health status. Individuals who access oral care programs complete a dental treatment plan. Behavioral health needs or conditions of clients are improved. Participants increase their knowledge of chronic disease conditions and exhibit healthy behaviors that lead to improved health. Eligibility Criteria 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: Chesapeake Eastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties)* Franklin Isle of Wight County Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk Virginia Beach For more information, visit HRCF.

The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Economic Stability Community Grants focusing on providing opportunities for people with barriers to success to become stable, self-sufficient, and prosperous. Donor Name: Hampton Roads Community Foundation State: Virginia County: Accomack County (VA), Franklin County (VA), Isle of Wight County (VA), Northampton County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: HECF believes their region will thrive when its residents who experience barriers to success have the opportunities and support they need to lead self-determined lives. Economic stability helps to create the conditions for children to learn and grow, strengthens an individual’s resolve to pursue hopes and dreams, and reduces the anxiety and stressors that accompany economic insecurity. Programs that they support address: Ending homelessness in their region with a preference for programs that provide safe and affordable housing for individuals and/or families and provide supportive services to ensure housing stability Workforce readiness training/certification acquisition and connection of low income individuals to employment. Preference is given for programs that offer supports to help the individual remain employed for at least one year Development of sound financial education and savings programs to help low income individuals build financial assets for long-term economic well-being Desired Outcomes Grant proposals should address one or more of the following outcomes: Individuals and families who are homeless are permanently located in safe/affordable housing and remain in housing for at least one year Adults who are economically disadvantaged develop skills for jobs available in Hampton Roads and are employed for at least one year Individuals who are underemployed obtain a higher-wage position post-training and remain employed for at least one year Individuals who are economically disadvantaged improve their knowledge of financial literacy and participate in banking services to include increasing funds in a savings account. Proposals for program funding must be able to articulate: Program’s fit with their stated priorities Program’s desired outcomes Organization’s plan for measuring program effectiveness in reaching outcomes Eligibility Criteria  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: Chesapeake Eastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties) Franklin Isle of Wight County Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk Virginia Beach For more information, visit HRCF.

The Arlington County Department of Human Services announces a grant funding opportunity to support the implementation of its Food Security Strategic Plan. Donor Name: Arlington County Department of Human Services State: Virginia County: Arlington County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Awards will be granted based in part on an organization’s ability to address selected goals and strategies outlined in the Strategic Plan. Organizations may apply for a single project, and the maximum grant award is $25,000. Funding awards will be announced in September 2024. Funds must be spent by organizations by June 30, 2025. Funding Uses A food pantry purchasing software to better track clients and usage data. A food pantry, meal program, or housing program purchasing reusable bags or boxes to use in delivery efforts or single-use containers to distribute rescued food. A nutrition education provider who will teach a nutrition curriculum to a certain population of residents. A small food pantry purchasing a refrigerator or freezer to be able to offer produce, dairy and/or meat to clients. Funding Information The maximum grant award is $25,000. Grant Period  October 2024 through June 30, 2025 Eligible Activities To be eligible, projects must support at least one of the following strategies of the Strategic Plan. Systemic Change Improve nutrition equity by working to eliminate, reduce, and prevent disparities in food security policies, procedures, and practices to ensure that all those in need of food assistance receive the support they need. Food Access Enhance school-based supplemental food offerings, including food pantries, in-school snacks, and weekend food support. Establish new charitable food distributions in neighborhoods with unmet need. Increase capacity to deliver charitable food to those unable to access available resources. Increase food rescue & redistribution operations. Enhance and improve existing food assistance programs serving Arlington residents. Outreach & Education Promote food assistance resources and assist residents with enrolling in programs for which they may be eligible. Implement a coordinated SNAP outreach campaign. Increase nutrition education opportunities for residents of all ages. Partner with resident community leaders to share information about resources in key languages and provide compensation for their work. Capacity Building Develop training materials to inform social services staff and volunteers about food assistance programs, specifically SNAP and WIC, and help residents apply. Provide trauma-informed care training for staff & volunteers working with food insecure residents. Create a cultural foods guide for charitable food providers with partners from the region. Increase the capacity to share locally-grown produce from gardeners and farms with food pantries through expanded donation processing infrastructure. Collaborate with Arlington Public Schools (APS) through its forums to review existing programs and practices and address food equity. Informed Decision Making Use varied levels of engagement to encourage food assistance recipients to provide valuable feedback on programs and services. Collect data from food assistance organizations that provides information about usage trends and services provided. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must serve or wish to serve Arlington residents through one of the above-listed strategies outlined in the Food Security Strategic Plan and be either: an IRS designated 501c3 nonprofit organization OR a faith-based organization OR a public school or university Organizations may be based in other jurisdictions, provided that the proposed project benefits eligible Arlington County residents. If projects are sponsored by faith-based organizations, outreach efforts and services must be provided to any eligible beneficiary, regardless of affiliation. Programs cannot be marketed exclusively to members of the sponsoring organization’s religious affiliation or denomination, and proselytizing while providing services related to this grant funding is prohibited. For more information, visit ACV.

This grant provides financial assistance for healthcare services to low-income and underserved residents of Halifax County, Virginia.

ArtsFairfax Project Support Grants serve both arts organizations and individual artists with funding to support projects that engage Fairfax County residents. Donor Name: ArtsFairfax State: Virginia County: Fairfax County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of the Project Support Grants Program is to encourage the development and advancement of the arts in Fairfax County while serving the artistic and cultural needs of Fairfax County residents. Goals Through the Project Support Grant Program, ArtsFairfax seeks to: Provide support for established arts organizations and the development of new organizations. Promote opportunities for individual artists and arts organizations of all disciplines to create, present, and celebrate their artistic endeavors. Be a catalyst for increased private sector support for arts organizations through leveraged public funding. Encourage wide participation in the arts through diverse cultural programming available to all residents of Fairfax County. Funding Categories Project Support Grants are non-recurring grants used to support eligible nonprofit arts organizations, both established and developing, in providing activities that engage new audiences in the arts and contribute to the vibrancy and quality of life in Fairfax County. Applicants may request $1000-$30,000. These grants will not fund operating expenses. Finally, these grants encourage wide participation in the arts through diverse cultural programming available to all residents of Fairfax County. Project Support grants support activities that would not normally be part of your organization’s usual activities. For example, if your organization provides after-school arts instruction, then Project Support funding could support the design and implementation of a new class offering that has not been offered before. If your organization occasionally hosts a guest artist, then Project Support funding could support bringing an artist who might normally be financially out of reach. This funding is not intended to support ongoing activities that your organization does on a regular basis as part of your mission. You do not have to create a program that is brand new to your organization; however, for existing programs, your proposal should explain how the funding would enhance or expand the scope of your program offerings. There are four grant subcategories within the Project Support Grant Program. An organization can submit one grant application in a single subcategory. The grant subcategories are: Arts in Education Arts in Education projects provide high-impact art experiences. Projects may take place in schools, after-school programs, or nonprofit agencies such as art centers, social service agencies, and parks and recreation facilities that provide services to youth and/or adults. Projects can support artist’s fees and travel, space rental, transportation, advertising, publicity, scripts, costumes, sets, props, music, art supplies, and equipment rental or purchase Opportunity Opportunity projects provide the resources to allow an organization to take advantage of an atypical or out of the ordinary opportunity that otherwise would be out of reach. Opportunity projects should further the growth and development of the applicant organization or engage audiences in new arts experiences. Projects can support performances by guest artists, activities, or infrastructure enhancements including programs, exhibitions, and performances for diverse populations (gender, ethnicity, age, people of all abilities sexual orientation) and/or in underserved areas of the county Partnerships with Individual Artists, Artist Teams/Cooperatives, non-501(c)(3) Arts Groups Partnerships support a partnership between an arts organization and an artist, artist teams/cooperatives, and non-501(c)(3) Arts Groups. The nonprofit arts organization must serve as the applicant. Projects can support the production of public art, performances, exhibitions, workshops, commissions, arts in education projects, and culturally unique projects that directly benefit artistic development and recognition Arts Access Arts Access projects strengthen arts engagement and allocation of resources to underserved and economically disadvantaged communities and districts. These projects provide arts programming and reduce the costs of or distance to high quality arts experiences (productions, presentations, exhibitions, learning) in communities where limited arts access has been documented. Arts and cultural organizations located in these communities as well as organizations from throughout the county and cities of Fairfax and Falls Church may apply. Applicants from outside the target District must work with at least one community-based partner to promote sustainable change. Funding Information Project Support Grant Program grants range from $1,000 to $30,000. Grant Period 2 years Eligibility Criteria An organization is eligible to apply to the Project Support Grant Program if: It has as a core mission the creation, exhibition, presentation, production, or performance of and/or  education in an arts discipline and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with current or pending status. It has regular activity in a minimum of four different months in the year or 120 days of the year It presents at least 51% of public arts activities within the geographical boundaries of Fairfax County, the  City of Fairfax, or the City of Falls Church The organization must have an address of record within the geographical boundaries of Fairfax County,  the City of Fairfax, or the City of Falls Church and satisfy ONE of the following three criteria for at least  one year: Meet, rehearse, exhibit, and operate within the geographical boundary of Fairfax County, the  City of Fairfax, or the City of Falls Church Have 51% of board of directors’ members work or reside in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or  the City of Falls Church Verify that 51% of attendees at performances, exhibits, events, and activities reside in Fairfax  County, the City of Fairfax, or the City of Falls Church evidenced through acceptable statistical. An eligible organization must: Be in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws; and If an organization does not hold 501(c)(3) status in its own right, a fiscal sponsor that holds 501(c)(3) status may apply on its behalf. The fiscal sponsor must manage all grant funds and ensure compliance with the terms of the grant if an award is made An organization must have independently prepared financial statements such as an audit or a treasurer’s report (audit required for organizations with expenses of $750,000 and above). The applicant must have submitted all required final reports for any grants received from ArtsFairfax during the previous fiscal year The applicant must maintain an ArtsFairfax Directory listing and list activities on ArtsFairfax events calendar. For more information, visit ArtsFairfax.

The Virginia Humanities is now accepting applications for its Regular Grants. Donor Name: Virginia Humanities State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Virginia Humanities Funds Community forums and public discussions, including book or film discussion programs Community history projects, including oral histories Conferences and symposia, academic conferences where there is a strong public component Curriculum resources for K-12 classroom use Exhibits—physical and/or online Festivals and interpretive performances Institutes and similar programs for teachers Lectures and lecture series Media programs: production of films, script development, videos, television, radio, podcasts, websites, or digital media Project planning Print publications—books, brochures, exhibit catalogs, and interpretive maps Research that leads to programs having a direct public audience Travel expenses for project personnel (mileage and meals). Funding Information Awards between $5,000-$20,000 Period of performance is twelve months. Eligibility Criteria  Up-to-date nonprofit status Grantees may not apply in two grant opportunities at the same time Grantees may not apply to an opportunity (Rapid or Regular), if they were awarded a grant in the cycle immediately prior to the current cycle. Grantees may not have two grants open at the same time. Grantees must complete a final report and have it approved before applying for a new grant Grantees may receive funding for the same project in two different grant cycles, but not for a third time. Grantees may receive funding for a planning grant and an implementation grant, but not for a third time. For more information, visit Virginia Humanities.

This grant provides financial support to organizations that assist the visually impaired and offer medical care to individuals in need, focusing on a variety of community services including health, education, and the arts.

The Virginia Commission for the Arts is accepting applications for its Virginia Touring Grants to increase opportunities for Virginians to experience high-quality performing arts events, and promote professional Virginia artists. Donor Name: Virginia Commission for the Arts State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Virginia Touring Assistance supports in-state touring for performing artists/ensembles. Presenters seeking support for performances select and book artists from the VCA Touring Artist Roster, which features vetted Virginia artists/ensembles that are provided a set dollar amount reserved for each touring season. Presenters apply for Virginia Touring Grants which provide up to 50 percent of the performance fee for touring programs listed on the Roster. Virginia Touring Grant awards are made to the presenter (not to the artist/ensemble), who is responsible for compensating the touring artist/ensemble in full. Fostering diverse performances across the state, this program provides Virginians with enriching arts experiences that extend beyond their immediate communities. Funding Information Grant awards are a minimum of $100 and maximum of $7,500 per performance. Programs taking place in Virginia between July 1, 2024 – June 15, 2025. Eligible Activities Programs listed in the Touring Artist Roster which take place at least 30 miles from home base of the artist/ensemble Programs must be open to the public, and the presenter must provide community-wide publicity. Elementary and secondary schools, senior living facilities, correctional facilities, and hospitals may be exempt from this requirement. Eligibility Criteria Virginia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Virginia units of local and tribal governments (including libraries, departments of parks and recreation, correctional facilities, etc.). Virginia federally tax-exempt schools (public, public charter, private, alternative, special education schools, homeschools, career and technical centers, colleges, and universities). For more information, visit Virginia Commission for the Arts.

The PATH Foundation is excited to announce the Better Together Fund. Donor Name: PATH Foundation State: Virginia County: Culpeper County (VA), Fauquier County (VA), Rappahannock County (VA) Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Better Together Fund exists to support community-facing events that bring people together. The Better Together Fund began in 2021 and will provide up to $2,500 per event to nonprofits operating in Fauquier, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. Eligibility Criteria  To qualify, the event must: Be held within one year of submission. Meet health guidance and guidelines. Be submitted for consideration by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, education institution, religious institution, or local government entity. For more information, visit PATH Foundation.

The Community Climate Action Grant program supports creative local projects that build capacity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Albemarle County. Donor Name: Albemarle County State: Virginia County: Albemarle County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program’s purpose is to leverage community resources outside local government to help implement the County’s Climate Action Plan, adopted in 2020 by the Board of Supervisors. These Community Climate Action Grants will help make local climate action a more inclusive, participatory process. Local community groups and organizations can apply through a competitive process to receive a grant that will support a project that tangibly advances the goals, strategies, and actions of the County’s Climate Action Plan. Projects can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation, buildings, waste, agriculture, and natural areas; projects can also contribute to increasing carbon sequestration in agriculture or natural systems. Program Goals  Funds will be awarded to projects that address four program goals: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Advance equity and inclusion Build community Support thoughtful and achievable projects. Funding Information Grant requests may range from $5,000 to $25,000. The request can represent the total proposed project budget or a fraction of a larger project budget with additional funding sources beyond Albemarle County. The total amount of funding available for 2024 is $100,000. Who may apply? Organizations or groups applying must be principally and physically located in Albemarle County. Any applicant or partnering group located outside of Albemarle County must demonstrate that the population or area served will primarily be people or places within Albemarle County. Eligible applicants must be community-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or community-based organizations affiliated with a 501(c)(3) willing to serve as a fiscal sponsor. For more information, visit Albemarle County.

The City of Newport News is now accepting grant applications for a Gun Violence Intervention Grant. Donor Name: City of Newport News State: Virginia City: Newport News Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/24/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grant awardees will be granted funding to implement or enhance evidence-based strategies and/or projects that will reduce gun violence within the City of Newport News. The City of Newport News remains committed to partnering with community-based organizations (CBOs) to reduce gun violence in the communities. They will continue to prioritize this effort using evidence-based strategies and best practices to support the work to interrupt cycles of violence and help those at the highest risk for violent crime. The City Manager’s recommended operating budget for FY 2025 includes an allocation of $1,000,000 to community-based organizations to continue their prevention and intervention work to reduce gun violence that began in FY 2023 and continued in FY 2024. These funds represent the third and final year of the GVIP cohort that began in FY 2023. Organizations will be eligible to apply for funding beyond FY 2025 through the annual City of Newport News Community Support Agency Grant program. Applications for the Community Support Agency Grant will open in October 2024. Organizations will continue their work in FY 2025 by prioritizing the violence reduction efforts around addressing seven critical areas: Effective Conflict Resolution Healthy Family Functioning Economic Prosperity Gun Control & Safety A Caring Community Mental Wellness & Healing Effective Deterrence & Adjudication. Grant Period The grant period will begin July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2025. Eligible Project Proposals Proposals must benefit children, youth, young adults, and families who reside in Newport News. Funds may be used to expand or enhance the project the organization was funded for during FY 2024. Proposals must demonstrate the utilization of evidence-based strategies that address gun violence. Proposals should have a clear sustainability plan. This plan must include other sources beyond the City of Newport News. Applicants seeking to expand or enhance their FY 2024 project must demonstrate progress and success in what has already been done through the project’s life. Projects eligible for continuation funding must address one or more of the following critical areas: concentrated poverty, access to guns, desensitized communities and individuals, judicial system, mental health/unaddressed trauma, family dysfunction, or poor conflict resolution. Projects eligible for continuation funding must address one or more of the priorities listed below as they relate to youth violence prevention or early intervention, according to the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): individual and family risk factors, community risk factors, peer and social risk factors. Collaboration between organizations is highly encouraged. Eligible Expenditures Allowable GVIP grant projects and purchase includes, but are not limited to: Personnel Expenses (fringe benefits will be calculated at 10%) Project and Program evaluation Overtime Supplies Travel expenses (direct service only) Food Stipends/incentives. Project Requirements  Grant funds will allow community-based organizations to implement strategies to reduce gun violence in the City of Newport News by continuing or expanding existing projects that began in FY 2023 (August 2022 – June 2023) and continued in FY 2024 (July 2023 – June 2024). All projects should: Be community-based Be evidence-based Serve Newport News residents Focus on prevention or intervention Address one or more of the seven critical areas. Eligibility Requirements  Must be the same legal business entity that received funds from the City of Newport News during FY 2024. Serve youth and young adults in the City of Newport News with evidence-based projects and programming that reduce gun violence. For more information, visit City of Newport News.