Norfolk Southern Hampton Roads Community Fund Grant Program
Norfolk Southern has been a long-standing supporter of the Hampton Roads nonprofit community. While it has transitioned its corporate headquarters to Atlanta, the company is committed to the Hampton Roads community and engaging with nonprofit organizations in the region. Norfolk Southern and the Hampton Roads Community Foundation will be distributing $1 million each year over five years through the Norfolk Southern Hampton Roads Community Fund to nonprofits working to make life better in the region. We are pleased to announce the guidelines for the fourth year of the program.
Grantmaking Priorities
Grant applications should explain how your organization addresses one or more of the following priority impact areas:
Education and Workforce Development
- Preventing middle- and high-school students from dropping out of school
- Engaging youth in successfully transitioning from high school into
collegiate education or career-based certificate programs - Creating pathways to employment for adults with barriers to self-sufficiency
Enriching the Community
- Providing support for organizations addressing food insecurity
- Improving access to mental health support
- Preventing and ending homelessness and housing instability
- Enriching the human experience through arts and culture
- Improving public health and safety
Sustainability
- Restoring and protecting the region’s land, forests, and natural waterways
- Improving the region’s ability to adapt to the impacts of sea-level rise
Submission Deadline
The deadline for submissions is July 25, 2025.
Grant Information Session
A grant information session will be held June 24 at 12:30 p.m. Attendance is optional but encouraged. Register for the grant information session.
Before applying, please read the full Request for Proposal.