The Memorial Foundation for Children aims to fund organizations that significantly enhance the lives of children in the Richmond Metropolitan Area, with the vision that all children will achieve their full potential.
The grant program seeks to support nonprofit organizations within the Greater Richmond Area that tackle critical issues affecting children from birth through the age of 21, focusing on Education and Health and Wellness. Education grants favor long-term engagement projects that boost knowledge or skills, prioritizing initiatives that foster academic success and life motivation from Early Childhood to K-12. Health and Wellness grants are aimed at entities providing crucial medical, mental health services, and health education, enhancing the well-being of children.
Grants will be preferentially awarded to initiatives that: