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Rappahannock Community Legacy Fund
Rappahannock United Way (RUW) established the Rappahannock Community Legacy Fund with The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region to ensure its mission continues to benefit the community in perpetuity.
For more than 80 years, Rappahannock United Way mobilized the region’s generosity to strengthen nonprofit organizations and improve the quality of life for local residents.
The Legacy Fund will provide ongoing grant support to local nonprofits serving the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, reflecting the historic priorities of Rappahannock United Way.
Grants will focus on areas that were central to RUW’s mission, including education, financial stability, and health.
Grant Opportunities
Please review The Community Foundation’s overall grant guidelines by visiting our Grant Guidelines page.
Eligibility: Human service nonprofit organizations based in/serving Planning District 16.
Target Population: Individuals and families in Planning District 16 facing financial hardship.
Focus Areas:
- Education: programs that ensure children are prepared for success in school, and adults get the skills, qualifications, and experience needed for employment.
- Financial Stability: programs that promote self-reliance through increased income and access to employment, affordable housing, transportation, and childcare.
- Health: programs that help develop healthy habits, avoid risky behaviors, and expand access to quality healthcare, education, and services.
Please refer to the Competitive Grant Opportunities page for important dates for all our competitive grantmaking.
For support in designing a proposal that makes best use of available grant funds, we encourage you to contact the Director of Donor Services, Casey Hu (casey.hu@cfrrr.org) or 540-373-9292 x123.
Grant timeline
Application opens April 5, 2027
Submissions are due by 5 pm on May 3, 2027
Awards will be announced the week of June 21st
To contribute to this fund, simply click the button below:
Donations may also be mailed to:
The Community Foundation
Rapahhanock Community Legacy Fund
PO Box 208
Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208
Please make your check payable to:
Rapahhanock Community Legacy Fund