We are the largest provider of grants and scholarships in Hampton Roads with a mission of making life better for all who live here.
The Community Grants for Cultural Vitality aim to support hands-on arts and cultural experiences for children in the area. The grant's broad goals are to improve the educational, social, or emotional well-being of youth via arts and culture. It emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring programs are accessible to all youth regardless of financial capacity, with a focus on increasing participation from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The grant supports programs that offer meaningful arts and cultural activities, such as skills development in various forms of creative expression and participation in the arts. Successful grant applicants will deliver outcomes including improved academic performance, reduced absenteeism, increased self-worth, and decreased engagement in risky behaviors among children and youth.