competitive grant opportunities
Each year, The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region (“The Community Foundation”) grants nearly 2.5 million to nonprofits working to better our region. While many grants are made at the recommendations of our fund donors, we also manage multiple competitive grant cycles.
Different funds have different applications, criteria or interest areas, and may serve a particular geographic area. Click the fund name in the chart below to learn more about the fund and access the online application.
Before applying to any of the foundation’s opportunities, please visit our Grant Guidelines page to learn about what The Community Foundation does and does not fund.
The Community Foundation uses an online grants system for ALL grants.
| Funding Opportunity | Focus Area | Applications Open | Application Deadline | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless Animal Support Network Fund | Grants for small rescues and shelters helping animals throughout Virginia | Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. | ||
| The Togie Fund | Grants to enhance educational experiences and recreational opportunities. | Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. | ||
| Youth in Philanthropy | Youth led, Youth engaged or Youth serving | June 16, 2025 | July 30, 2025 | October 16, 2025 |
| Women and Girls Fund | Grants to address the needs of area women and girls | January 5, 2026 | February 23, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
| The John C. Russell Health and Wellness Grant for Public Safety in King George | Supports public safety organizations and initiatives that promote the health and wellness of first responders | February 9, 2026 | March 17, 2026 | ~April 7, 2026 |
| The Virginia Heritage Fund | Grants to preserve the documentary history of our region | February 9, 2026 | March 16, 2026 | ~April 17, 2026 |
| The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund large grants | Grants larger than $7,500 for, youth, preservation or recreation. | May 4, 2026 | June 8, 2026 | ~August 24, 2026 |
| The Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation Fund | Grants for general operating support | July 13, 2026 | August 10, 2026 | ~November 23, 2026 |
| The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund | The program will award grants totaling $300,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and Louisa Counties in Virginia. | August 18, 2025 | September 25, 2025 | ~November 17, 2025 |
| The Haven Make a Difference Fund - Fredericksburg | Grants to benefit Fredericksburg public school teachers and children | September 15, 2025 | October 20, 2025 | ~November 24, 2025 |
| The Governors Row Fund for Teachers & Students - Fredericksburg | Grants to benefit Fredericksburg public school teachers and children | September 15, 2025 | October 20, 2025 | ~November 24, 2025 |
| The Bill Greenup Charitable Fund | Grants to support Fredericksburg City Public School librarians/media specialists | September 15, 2025 | October 20, 2025 | ~November 24, 2025 |
| The Trust for Public Education IV Fund - Spotsylvania | Grants to benefit Spotsylvania public school teachers and children | September 15, 2025 | October 20, 2025 | ~November 24, 2025 |
| The Martha Scott Ross Literacy Fund | Grants to library media specialists in Stafford, Spotsylvania or Fredericksburg for programs that model equitable and inclusive learning opportunities | September 15, 2025 | October 20, 2025 | ~November 24, 2025 |
| The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund small grants | Grants of $7,500 or less for youth, preservation or recreation | November 17, 2025 | December 22, 2025 | ~February 23, 2026 |
If you have questions about our grants, please contact Director of Donor Services, Casey Hu at casey.hu@cfrrr.org or 540-373-9292 x123.