The Portsmouth Service League (PSL) is a volunteer organization made up of young women who are involved in the betterment of the Southeastern Virginia community. PSL trains its members to be responsible civic leaders by educating and involving the members in a variety of local educational, civic, and volunteer opportunities. The group consists of women from many different backgrounds and with varied careers. Many members have lived in Portsmouth all of their lives, while many are newer to the area. Every member seeks to improve her community.
PSL gives back to the community in two specific and tangible ways:
PSL members dedicate many hours each year through direct volunteer activities in support of area non-profits.
Funds made available to us through our fundraising activities and through our wholly owned property, the Woman’s Club of Portsmouth, are available to support area non-profits.
PSL’s Grants Committee reviews all grant requests presented to the Portsmouth Service League and will notify each applicant of the Committee’s decision. Requests for financial support should be submitted via this form. Requests for funding are currently closed.
The requesting organization must be tax-exempt. Requests must be accompanied by a copy of the tax-exemption letter from the IRS and evidence as to the organization’s qualification as a public charity organization as defined in section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. You must be registered as a 501(c)(3) organization.
About our grants
The Portsmouth Service League is proud to offer grants to area nonprofits from funds made available to us through our fundraising activities and through our wholly owned property, the Woman’s Club of Portsmouth. All suggested proposals will be properly researched by the Grants Oversight Committee of the Portsmouth Service League.
During the 2025-2026 League year, PSL was pleased to distribute $27,000 in grant money to the following organizations: ArtsConnect Virginia, Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court Inc, Girls on the Run Hampton Roads, Give Back 2 Da Block, Horizons Hampton Roads, Ice4Life Foundation Inc, Learn to Build Inc, Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, Richmond Ballet, The Friends of Foster Care, and Young Audiences of Virginia.
For questions regarding our grant process, please email: grants@portsmouthserviceleague.org.