The Virginia Beach Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established as a vehicle for lawyers and other interested citizens to make charitable contributions for the tangible, meaningful benefit of persons and organizations located within the City of Virginia Beach and in the furtherance of justice and legal education.
One of the purposes of the VBBF is to fund a broad spectrum of programs which benefit the Virginia Beach community, consistent with the Foundation's mission.
PRIORITIES
Within the VBBF's grant purposes, the Board of Trustees places a priority on programs and applicants meeting one or more of the following criteria:
Programs which:
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Demonstrate innovative approaches or new ideas
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Benefit Virginia Beach residents
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Have potential for independent continuity
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Demonstrate community support
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Avoid duplication of services
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Address underserved needs or populations
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Use challenge grants or other fund matching arrangements to augment VBBF funds
Applicants who:
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Have a history of services reflecting clear ability to deliver quality services
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Demonstrate cooperative efforts between service providers in their area
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Request funds for services rather than capital expenses
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Have sources of income in addition to the Foundation funds requested
EXCLUSIONS
The VBBF will not make grants:
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To political campaigns or entities designed primarily for lobbying
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To support religious activities
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If the Foundation’s tax exempt status would be jeopardized
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If the applicant fails to show fiscal responsibility and integrity
The VBBF generally will not make grants:
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To individuals
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To endowment campaigns
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To repay loans
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As a substitute for other funds
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If the VBBF funds will be the organization’s primary source of continuing financial support
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To purchase tickets or sponsorships for charitable dinners, golf tournaments or other special events
APPLICATION
If you would like to print a Grant Application, please click here. The guidelines and application will open in a separate window. You may then print a copy from that browser window by clicking the "print" icon in the upper left corner.
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