Skip to content

We Choose Hope

  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
  • Our Mission
    • Strategic Plan
    • Our Equity Roadmap
  • How To Apply
    • General Responsive
    • PUP!
    • Project Hope
    • Pass GO
  • Our Impact
    • Annual Reports
    • Search Prior Grants
  • Conference Center
    • Community Collaboration Space
    • Harvest Video Tour
  • News Room
    • News
    • Learning & Growth
    • Newsletter Archive
    • COVID-19
  • Youth Board
  • Contact Us
    • FAQ
    • Directions
    • We’re Listening
    • Careers
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
  • Our Mission
    • Strategic Plan
    • Our Equity Roadmap
  • How To Apply
    • General Responsive
    • PUP!
    • Project Hope
    • Pass GO
  • Our Impact
    • Annual Reports
    • Search Prior Grants
  • Conference Center
    • Community Collaboration Space
    • Harvest Video Tour
  • News Room
    • News
    • Learning & Growth
    • Newsletter Archive
    • COVID-19
  • Youth Board
  • Contact Us
    • FAQ
    • Directions
    • We’re Listening
    • Careers

Pick up the pace!

(PUP!)

Small Grants Program

The Pick Up the Pace! (PUP) Grant Program is a competitive, small-grants program designed to engage people and organizations in the transformation of MHC through expanded conversation and action around community issues. This small grant program supports smaller local efforts with a streamlined grant application and review process, with grants up to $25,000. The goal is to spark growth, collaborations and positive change that will help to “pick up the pace” towards creating a community where everyone shares in the promise of an MHC that is healthy, prosperous, and vibrant. Apply Today! 

SPCA-2022
Eligibility
Criteria
Application
Proposal
PUP Grant
Restrictions

Eligibility Criteria

  • Grant recipients must be a recognized nonprofit organization, faith-based institution, or local governmental entity. The recipient can be a “fiscal sponsor” for others if the purpose is charitable.
  • Produce results that will positively impact the residents in the Foundation’s service area of Martinsville and Henry County.
  • While not required, preference will be given to projects that closely align with the Harvest Foundation’s strategic priorities.
  • Funds must be used for charitable purposes and benefit communities or neighborhoods, rather than just the applicant’s constituents.
  • Funded projects must be completed in 12 months or less.

Application Proposal

The online application can be accessed through the Harvest Foundation website. Applicant organizations are asked to provide information explaining the idea/project with amount requested and any matching cash and/or in-kind contributions; the project description should include community benefits, anticipated results, timeline for implementation (within one year or less), strategic partners, and long-term impact on the community.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a program officer prior to submitting an application. Proposals will be reviewed by Foundation staff with award decisions typically made in 30 business days.

PUP Grant Restrictions

The PUP Grant Program does not consider funding for:
  • General core programs or operations because of budget shortfalls and budget cuts
  • Grants to individuals, faith-based institutions for religious activities, or for dinners, fundraisers, or sponsorships
  • Grants to for-profit entities or efforts
  • Grants that supplant or substitute for existing funding
  • Requests that cannot be completed in one year or less or require more than $25,000 from the Harvest Foundation

CONNECT WITH US

Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Linkedin

CONTACT US

  • Phone: (276) 632-3329
  • Email: info@theharvestfoundation.org
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5183, Martinsville, VA 24115

Our goal is to create a vibrant Martinsville / Henry County for all citizens. We work to achieve this goal by investing in programs that stimulate economic development, promote education and health, and improve our overall quality of life.

Quick Links
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
  • Our Mission
    • Strategic Plan
    • Our Equity Roadmap
  • How To Apply
    • General Responsive
    • PUP!
    • Project Hope
    • Pass GO
  • Our Impact
    • Annual Reports
    • Search Prior Grants
  • Conference Center
    • Community Collaboration Space
    • Harvest Video Tour
  • News Room
    • News
    • Learning & Growth
    • Newsletter Archive
    • COVID-19
  • Youth Board
  • Contact Us
    • FAQ
    • Directions
    • We’re Listening
    • Careers
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
  • Our Mission
    • Strategic Plan
    • Our Equity Roadmap
  • How To Apply
    • General Responsive
    • PUP!
    • Project Hope
    • Pass GO
  • Our Impact
    • Annual Reports
    • Search Prior Grants
  • Conference Center
    • Community Collaboration Space
    • Harvest Video Tour
  • News Room
    • News
    • Learning & Growth
    • Newsletter Archive
    • COVID-19
  • Youth Board
  • Contact Us
    • FAQ
    • Directions
    • We’re Listening
    • Careers
Helpful Links

Privacy Policy

Sign Up for Our Newsletter!

Pass GO

MHC Health Equity Report

Project Hope

News Releases

Copyright © 2025 The Harvest Foundation. All Rights Reserved.