Hampton Roads Community Foundation received $1 million from Facebook as part of the tech giant's commitment to providing $100 million for Black businesses, nonprofits, and creators. The foundation will help launch the Black Community Partnership Fund, which will provide grants to Black-led and Black-serving organizations in the area, according to its website.
"We're excited to work with the Hampton Roads Community Foundation to help bring much needed funding to nonprofits that are serving and supporting the Black community in Hampton Roads," said Marcy Scott Lynn, Facebook director of global impact partnerships. "We're providing funding directly to the community foundation to build on its track record of supporting Black-led nonprofits and ensure that people locally are making the decisions about where these dollars are most needed and can have the most impact."
Hampton Roads Community Foundation was one of 20 organizations nationwide selected by Facebook.
"We are elated that Facebook recognizes the Hampton Roads Community Foundation's commitment to racial equity and chose to partner with us to support Black nonprofits," said President and CEO Deborah DiCroce. "Too often, racial bias and inequities limit opportunities for Black people. Thus, the Black Community Partnership Fund will help challenge and dismantle structural racism in our community."
Organizations wishing to apply for a grant can do so starting early next year at BlackCommunityPartnershipFund.org.
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