Eligible Organizations:
1. Charitable corporations, associations, or trusts that provide the following documentation:
a. Proof of valid, current tax-exempt status under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
b. Proof that the preservation of historical cemeteries and graves is a primary purpose of the corporation, association, or trust through submission of the organization’s mission statement, work plan, policies, by-laws or other formal documentation; and
c. Proof of current registration with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs pursuant to Virginia’s Charitable Solicitation of Contributions Law, Sections 57-48 through 57-69 of the Code of Virginia (Form 102) or proof of exemption from the registration requirements of section 57-49 of the Law (Form 100-C).
2. Any “Person” as defined in § 1-230 “includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof” that owns a historical African American cemetery as defined in 10.1-2211.2 that provides the following documentation:
a. A copy of the deed of ownership; and
b. Proof of current registration with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs pursuant to Virginia’s Charitable Solicitation of Contributions Law, Sections 57-48 through 57-69 of the Code of Virginia (Form 102) or proof of exemption from the registration requirements of section 57-49 of the Law (Form 100-C).
3. Any locality that owns a historical African American cemetery as defined in 10.1-2211.2 that provides that following documentation: A copy of the deed of ownership; or if the cemetery has been deemed “abandoned” or “neglected” pursuant to §57-36 or §57-39.1 of the Code of Virginia, a copy of proof of such determination.
Ineligible/inappropriate Use of Funds Includes but Are Not Limited to:
-Tree removal
-New construction
-New markers, memorials, or monuments
-New fencing that does not replace existing fencing
-Excavation (other than that required for installation or resetting of monuments)
-Employee salaries
-Equipment purchase
-Drainage/erosion mitigation
-Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) not pre-approved by DHR
