We are the community foundation for Virginia’s Eastern Shore, connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Through permanent endowments and strategic grantmaking, we help generous donors support nonprofits doing great work and creating lasting impact, today and for generations to come.

The impact of our community grants can be seen up and down the Shore, helping to build and sustain and thriving community where all our residents can live, work, learn and play. Our community grants support projects in the following broad areas:

Focus Areas
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture

Promoting broad-based participation in arts and cultural activities and preserving cultural heritage for current and future generations.

Child, Family and Social Services
Child, Family and Social Services

Improving the quality of life for vulnerable ESVA residents, particularly by addressing basic human needs.

Community Vitality
Community Vitality

Enhancing physical spaces, services, and programs that enrich civic life and connection.

Economic Resilience
Economic Resilience

Helping individuals overcome barriers to self-sufficiency and prosperity, including projects addressing housing and employment readiness.

Education
Education

Preparing children for academic, work and lifelong success.

Environment
Environment

Protecting natural resources and promoting environmental education and stewardship.

Health
Health

Supporting access to health services and programs that encourage healthy behaviors.