The mission of the funder, though not explicitly detailed in the provided text, can be inferred to focus on stimulating grassroots community efforts, encouraging community groups to come together to improve Hampton’s neighborhoods, and enhancing the quality of life within these communities. They aim to foster improved communication and partnerships, involve new community members in activities, and ensure the sustainability of these projects.
The Community Connections Program (CCP) offers grants with the aim of encouraging grassroots efforts to improve neighborhoods in Hampton. The grant supports projects that foster community engagement, enhance the quality of life, and encourage partnership and communication within neighborhoods. It acts as "seed funding" intended to help start projects or events that will, in turn, generate their own resources for future success. The CCP covers a wide range of project types, including those that advance public safety, support organizational development, and recreational, educational, & cultural initiatives. Grants are capped at $4,000 per project, organizations are limited to one active project at any time, and can only submit one request per year. Projects should bring people together to make neighborhoods better places to live by leveraging the skills and interests of those who live, work, play, and do business in the area. Creativity in project proposals is encouraged, as well as partnering with others to achieve project goals.