...promotes through philanthropy the rule of law, access to justice, and law-related education.
Focus Area Grant Program:
VLF Focus Area Grants are intended to provide major financial support ranging from $50,000 - $100,000 to selected projects that meet the criteria referenced in our Vision Statement.
The VLF Vision Statement is available for review at www.virginialawfoundation.org/vision.htm
Geographic Area Served:
VLF grants are available to support projects in any part of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Grant Eligibility:
Applicants that seek funding from the Virginia Law Foundation must be:- an organization holding 501(c)(3) tax-exemption status; or
- an applicant for federal tax-exemption under IRS section 501(c)(3) [awards funded after tax-exempt status is conferred]; or
- an organization that is exempt from taxation pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code other than section 501(c)(3) and/or which engages in activities consistent with the purposes of the Virginia Law Foundation
How to Apply:
The Virginia Law Foundation is not currently accepting new applications.
We will not fund:
Capital expenditures;
Duplicate or overlapping services;
Costs of receptions, alcoholic beverages, entertainment, or fundraising events;
Partisan political activities;
Projects intended to influence legislation or regulatory agencies;
Programs sponsored by government agencies that are properly part of the agency's
regular activity;
Deficits in programs that were not previously funded by the Foundation; and
Honorariums and/or speaker fees.
Application Deadline:
The VLF grant proposal form will contain specifics about the application deadline. The proposal form will be provided by the VLF to each invited applicant.
Inquiries:
Inquiries about our grant program may be directed to Sharon Tatum, Executive Director, at:- Virginia Law Foundation
- 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2040
- Richmond, VA 23219
- Phone: (804) 648-0112
Applicant Organization:
A proposal may be a collaborative effort of multiple organizations, but only one organization shall be designated to administer the project effort and receive and report on the use of VLF funds. The organization administering the project must meet all eligibility requirements referenced above. An invitation to submit a proposal or a Virginia Law Foundation request for additional information regarding any application submitted does not guarantee grant approval.
Grant Reporting:
Reporting deadlines for VLF funded projects will be tailored to the specific project. A narrative and a financial report will be required on a periodic basis until the project concludes. The narrative report shall provide an update regarding the status of project development. A financial report covering the expenditure of grant funds shall accompany each narrative report.