The Spring/Summer Altria RFP process to submit team volunteer events is now open. Below are important details that will serve as a reference as the form is completed. Please read the details below before submitting.
The proposal process is open and will close February 2nd. Projects can occur March 1, 2024, through June 28, 2024.
To receive a grant:
- Submitting organizations must be an active CF engage partner. Confirm or apply for partnership HERE.
- The project point person must have attended a Get Project Ready training. The next session is January 25, 2024. Register HERE. If the project point person has attended this training in the past, they do not need to attend again.
Important Information
- Project Logistics - Projects must occur during business hours, Monday – Friday. Projects must be in-person and scoped for approximately 8-30 volunteers. Projects with flexible dates are encouraged.
- Project Type - In-person! Do not submit proposals where volunteers are in direct interaction with youth.
- Number of Proposals - Organizations may submit multiple proposals. Each project should be submitted separately with a coinciding budget.
- Resources - Up to $5000 will be awarded per project. Funds must be spent on supplies and activities related to the project. We are unable to fund food for volunteers and large items like televisions and refrigerators. When submitting project budgets, please be mindful of requested volunteer numbers.
- Project Materials -The Richmond Community ToolBank is a great resource for tools or equipment you may need for your project. Please ensure the project budget includes the cost of renting equipment.
- Project Selection - Approved projects will be shared with Altria. Altria team leads will select projects approximately 4-6 weeks prior their preferred project date. Altria will recruit volunteers internally.
Proposal Information and Tools
- Please note: You will be unable to save your progress online. Click HERE for a blank proposal template.
- The form is not mobile friendly. Proposals should be completed on a computer.
- Required - Funding Request Form
- Optional Planning Tools - Get Project Ready!
*** Please note - participation in this RFP process is by invite only. If you are interested in the process, please email
Megyn Robertson - mrobertson@cfrichmond.org****