Grants Overview

Over the last twelve years, the Williamsburg Community Foundation has awarded over $2 million in grants from its funds. While many of those grants originate with donor advised funds, grant making from the Community Endowment represents a growing area of grantmaking. Grants from the Community Endowment support local nonprofit organizations in the following areas: arts and culture, health and human service, community improvement, education, and historic preservation.

Each of these grants is a story unto itself of individuals and local organizations working hard to improve the quality of life for area residents. Whether it is providing funds for a musical instrument for Flute Frenzy, providing underwriting for scholarships students to attend summer camp, providing wheel chair transportation for senior citizens, or providing meals through Meals on Wheels, programs funded by the Foundation make a difference in our community every day. More information on specific grants is available on the Foundation’s Grant Stories page.

We encourage local nonprofit organizations to review the information on applying for a grant to determine if their application will fit with the Foundation’s priorities. All local nonprofits are eligible to apply for a grant.

For more information on Foundation grantmaking, call 757-259-1660.