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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 OpportunityFocus AreaApplications OpenApplication DeadlineAwarded
The Serve and Stay Fredericksburg Fund
Grants for City of Fredericksburg employees for home purchase or rental assistance.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Homeless Animal Support Network FundGrants for small rescues and shelters helping animals throughout VirginiaApplications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Togie FundGrants to enhance educational experiences and recreational opportunities.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
P.E.A.C.E. GrantGrant to enhance opportunities that improve 3rd grade literacy rates across our region.September 14, 2026October 19,2026~November 23, 2026
Youth in PhilanthropyYouth led, Youth engaged or Youth servingJune 15, 2026July 30, 2026~November 2026
Women and Girls FundGrants to address the needs of area women and girlsJanuary11, 2027February 22, 2027TBD May 2027
The John C. Russell Health and Wellness Grant for Public Safety in King GeorgeSupports public safety organizations and initiatives that promote the health and wellness of first respondersJanuary, 25, 2027February 25, 2027~March 18, 2027
The Virginia Heritage FundGrants to preserve the documentary history of our regionFebruary 8, 2027March 15, 2027~April 23, 2027
The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund large grantsGrants larger than $7,500 for, youth, preservation or recreation.May 4, 2026June 8, 2026~August 24, 2026
The Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation FundGrants for general operating supportJuly 13, 2026August 10, 2026~November 23, 2026
The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community FundThe program will award grants totaling $350,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Culpeper, and Louisa Counties in Virginia.August 17, 2026September 21,2026~November 23, 2026
The Haven Make a Difference Fund - FredericksburgGrants to benefit Fredericksburg public school teachers and childrenSeptember 14, 2026October 19, 2026~November 23, 2026
The Governors Row Fund for Teachers & Students - FredericksburgGrants to benefit Fredericksburg public school teachers and childrenSeptember 14, 2026October 19, 2026~November 23, 2026
The Bill Greenup Charitable FundGrants to support Fredericksburg City Public School librarians/media specialistsSeptember 14, 2026October 19, 2026~November 23, 2026
The Trust for Public Education IV Fund - SpotsylvaniaGrants to benefit Spotsylvania public school teachers and childrenSeptember 14, 2026October 19, 2026~November 23, 2026
The Martha Scott Ross Literacy FundGrants to library media specialists in Stafford, Spotsylvania or Fredericksburg for programs that model equitable and inclusive learning opportunitiesSeptember 14, 2026October 19, 2026~November 23, 20206
The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund small grantsGrants of $7,500 or less for youth, preservation or recreationNovember 16, 2026December 17, 2026~February 22, 2027

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.  

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