WHAT:

Four leading companies locally – BayPort Credit Union, Ferguson, Newport News
Shipbuilding, and Virginia Natural Gas – have partnered to address gaps in services for
Hampton Roads communities. Together they are funding a $500,000, three-year transformation grant called Accelerating Change Together, or simply the ACT Grant. This year's grant focus will be Education and Workforce Development. The ACT Grant aims to invest in the Hampton Roads nonprofit community to build upon education and develop a skilled workforce that benefits the nation.

The ACT Grant partners are excited to host a breakfast panel discussion on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at The Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News. The intent of the event is to answer questions about the ACT Grant process and application form.

The panel discussion will be moderated by local media professional Cathy Lewis.

WHO:

Local nonprofits are invited to attend this free event.

Just as BayPort, Ferguson, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Virginia Natural Gas are working collaboratively to implement this program, we hope the ACT Grant will inspire like-minded nonprofits to work together to strengthen the communities where we all live and work.

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE:

The Mariners' Museum and Park at 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, Va, 23606.

Interested nonprofits can RSVP to attend at actgrant.org.