Virginia SAR–Pomeroy Foundation Grants Committee

 Virginia SAR–Pomeroy logo features a circular emblem with a gold border. Inside, against a red and blue background that outlines the shape of Virginia, stands the silhouette of a colonial militia man in navy blue. The militia man is holding a rifle vertically with both hands. Above the figure, arched text reads “VIRGINIA SOCIETY,” and below is “SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.” The color contrast between the gold, red, blue, and navy blue creates a striking visual emblem representing historical significance related to Virginia and the American Revolution.

In 2023, the Virginia Society entered into a partnership arrangement with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to help celebrate and commemorate burial sites of American Revolutionary War patriots in Virginia. In simplest terms, we submit applications, and the Pomeroy Foundation pays for and provides the historical markers or plaques.

William G. Pomeroy Foundation logoThese Patriot Burial® markers are similar in size and design to the silver and black historical markers seen along the Commonwealth’s roadways.  But the Virginia SAR–Pomeroy markers are designed with a red / yellow / blue color scheme, with a distinctive patriot image imposed on an outline of Virginia.  And of course, the words “Virginia Society / Sons of the American Revolution” surround the patriot image.  The image on this page is a mockup of what this will look like.

So why partner with the Pomeroy Foundation?  Here are two key reasons.

First, they share our passion in wanting to help celebrate community history by identifying and highlighting patriot graves.  Our society has identified over 4900 Revolutionary War veterans and patriots buried or memorialized in Virginia.  Many of them have very limited, if any, signage near the burial site.

Second, the Pomeroy Foundation provides funding of $1550 for the cost of the marker production, pole, and shipping.

We have set up a state-level committee to interface between the chapters and the Pomeroy Foundation. Chapters who wish to apply for a grant must contact the Virginia SAR–Pomeroy committee to start the application.

To start a grant application or for more information contact:

Virginia SAR–Pomeroy Committee Chair Bruce Meyer

All Grant applications must be submitted by the Virginia SAR–Pomeroy Committee; chapters are not permitted to apply on their own. Grants are accepted two times a year during the grant windows listed below.

2024 Important Dates

Round One

  • Feb 19, 2024 – Application becomes available online
  • Apr 22, 2024 – Application deadline
  • Jun 2024 – Grants awarded

Round Two

  • Sep 23, 2024 – Application becomes available online
  • Nov 25, 2024 – Application deadline
  • Feb 2025 – Grants awarded

More information about the Pomeroy foundations program can be found at the following link: Pomeroy Foundation website

Remember all application for grants must be submitted through the Virginia SAR–Pomeroy committee.