How to apply

The Foundation awards grants to organizations which are tax-exempt under IRS Section 501 (c) (3) and are not private foundations as described under section 509 (a).  Qualified nonprofit organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia are eligible for support; however, major preference will be given to agencies in the Richmond metropolitan region.

The Herndon Foundation has one funding cycle per year. The 2025 grant application cycle will be open from August 1st to August 31st via an application link on our website. Grant requests sent via the website link are given priority status.

The Foundation will request the following information:

  • General contact information for the requesting organization.
  • Confirmation of 501 (c) (3) status.
  • A brief description of the organization, including its mission and history.
  • The amount requested and a concise description of the project or request, including specific purposes for which requested funds will be used, and how results will be measured.
  • Organization’s current operating budget.

Please send any questions via email to info@herndonfdn.org.