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Meet Ashley McNeil
who we areWelcome, Ashley!In January 2022, Ashley McNeil joined the foundation’s staff as Manager of Programs & Special Initiatives. Ashley manages the foundation’s programs…
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Annual Appeal - Support Our Vision
We are celebrating 25 years of advocating for philanthropy! This major milestone empowered us to reflect on our past and craft a vision…
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2022 Scholarship Recipients Announced
The foundation has awarded over $135,000 to 50 local students to help achieve their educational dreams.
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Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary with $125,000 in Grants
Over the next year, the foundation will award an additional $125,000 to regional nonprofits through five $25,000 grants.
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Sedona Taphouse Steak Out for Charity to Support The Ian and Jalen Brown Legacy Scholarship Fund
Every Monday in March, enjoy a $8 steak at Sedona Taphouse and $1 support scholarships for local teens, made in memory of Ian and Jalen Brown.
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Apply Now for grants to preserve and share regional history - The Virginia Heritage Fund
Virginia Heritage Fund grants support the collection and preservation of the documentary history of the Rappahannock Region and make our history broadly accessible.
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$25,000 to Local Schools
The Community Foundation has awarded $25,459 to support local schools through its Haven Make a Difference Fund, Governors Row Fund and Trust for Public…
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$550,000 in Grants Awarded
The Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation Fund’s Inaugural Grant Cycle In January 2021, The Community Foundation received the largest gift in its 24-year history, $13 million…
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2021 Scholarship Applications
Apply now for over 40 different scholarships. Last year, we awarded over $150,000 to assist students achieve their educational aspirations.
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YIP Awards $10,000 to Empowerhouse
Youth in Philanthropy Students Award $10,000 Grant to EmpowerhouseYouth in Philanthropy or “YIP” was established by The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region…
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Phase III Now Open
newsLocal Nonprofits are Invited to Apply Today The foundation has designed a three-phase funding approach to our COVID-19 grantmaking: Immediate Relief, Community Recovery, and Reimagining…
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2021 Duff McDuff Green Jr. Awards (+$7,500)
$79,400 Awarded to Local Nonprofit Organizations The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region’s Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund is awarding $79,400 to eleven…