[Hampton Roads Community Foundation](https://hamptonroadscf.org)

Rolling (applications reviewed as received)

Up to $500 per grant; typically covers one year of greeting card craft supplies.

Supports faith communities in South Hampton Roads conducting handmade greeting card outreach for seniors in nursing homes or housebound individuals.

Financial statements (audited or full 990/990EZ) required; 990-N not accepted.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides small grants to faith communities and houses of worship in South Hampton Roads that operate a Nightingale Ministry—specifically, programs that create and deliver handmade greeting cards to senior citizens in nursing homes or housebound individuals in need of social connection. The fund is designed to cover the cost of craft supplies for one year, with a maximum award of $500. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with an initial review by the fund's donors followed by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted and reviewed as they are received (rolling deadline). - There is no fixed annual or seasonal deadline; applicants may submit at any time, subject to funding availability. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are up to $500 per award. - Funding is intended to cover greeting card craft supplies for one year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be faith communities or houses of worship serving residents of South Hampton Roads, Virginia. - The primary activity must be a handmade greeting card outreach targeting: - Senior citizens in nursing homes, or - Housebound individuals needing a caring connection. - Organizations must otherwise meet the [Foundation’s general eligibility requirements](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Eligibility-Requirements), including: - 501(c)(3) nonprofit status (or equivalent, if the ministry is operated through a nonprofit). - Serving the geographic area of South Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Isle of Wight County, Franklin, or the Eastern Shore in partnership). - Houses of worship are only eligible for this fund (not for general operating support or other capital projects). **Financial Documentation:** - Applicants must provide either: - Recent independently audited financial statements, or - A full IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ (most recently filed). - IRS Form 990-N (postcard) is **not** accepted for this fund. --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the [dedicated application cover sheet](https://hamptonroadscf.org/assets/documents/NightingaleApplication20240117.pdf). - Prepare a signed letter from the program coordinator and leader of the house of worship, describing: - The outreach activity, - Number of people expected to benefit, - Amount requested. - Include: - List of board of directors or trustees, - Current operating budget for the house of worship, - Required financial documentation (audited financials or 990/990EZ). - Submit the application: - By mail: The Nightingale Fund c/o Hampton Roads Community Foundation, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 4500, Norfolk, VA 23510 - Or electronically to: [jpruitt@HamptonRoadsCF.org](mailto:jpruitt@HamptonRoadsCF.org) - Applications are reviewed as received. --- ## Additional Information - This fund is specifically for greeting card outreach ministries; general religious activities, capital projects, or other purposes are not eligible. - Recipients may apply annually for a Special Interest Grant, including The Nightingale Fund. - If your organization has received a grant from this fund in the past three years, you may not apply for the same type of grant again within that period. --- ## External Links - [Special Interest Grants Program Page](https://hamptonroadscf.org/nonprofits/apply-for-a-grant/special-interest-grants) - [Eligibility Requirements](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Eligibility-Requirements) - [Nightingale Fund Application Cover Sheet (PDF)](https://hamptonroadscf.org/assets/documents/NightingaleApplication20240117.pdf) - [Application Deadlines (for reference)](http://www.hamptonroadscf.org/Nonprofits/Apply-for-a-Grant/Application-Deadlines) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Jillian Pruitt, Donor Services Associate | [jpruitt@HamptonRoadsCF.org](mailto:jpruitt@HamptonRoadsCF.org) | (757) 622-7951 | | General Foundation Info | [Info@HamptonRoadsCF.org](mailto:Info@HamptonRoadsCF.org) | (757) 622-7951 | | Program Questions (Nightingale Ministry) | [SusanSSaundersRN@gmail.com](mailto:SusanSSaundersRN@gmail.com) | — |

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