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Royster’s nonprofit organization, the Center for African American Genealogical Research, Inc.. received a $6,000 grant from the Duff McDuff Green Jr. Fund of the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock Region to conduct research on the five subjects she identified as abolitionists during the 18th and 19th centuries.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation has awarded $30,126 to 5 regional nonprofits. This funding, grants up to $7,500, supports organizations that are working to promote recreation opportunities in the community, benefit our region’s youth and advance local historic and cultural preservation.

Local news covers ramps projects by SAWs-Virginia-(Servants at Work) that provide safe access around the region made possible by a grant from The Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation Fund of The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region.

Public safety organizations and initiatives are invited to apply for a grant that promotes the health and wellness of first responders from The John C. Russell Health and Wellness Grant for Public Safety in King George. Examples of possible proposals for funding include; equipment for physical training, safety equipment, PTSD training or mental health and physical wellness programs.  

Regional historic preservation organizations are invited to apply for grants to preserve the documentary history of our area from The Virginia Heritage Fund at The Community Foundation. Examples of eligible organizations are those involved with the collection and preservation of historic local documents and making history more accessible.

One $50,000 grant from The Women and Girls Fund will be open January 8th until February 23rd.
Apply. Nonprofit organizations focused on addressing needs of local women and girls are invited to apply through our website and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Through a grant from the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund teachers were able to utilize StoryBook Treasures, a teacher created literacy enrichment program. Each of the 180 Park Ridge Elementary kindergarteners in Stafford County last school year received five books, treasures, and materials to foster a love of reading.

Local high school seniors are invited to apply for more than $170,000 in scholarships. Opportunities are available to graduating high school seniors from Caroline, Fredericksburg, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford that plan to attend a university, college, vocational school or career technical school. Applications are open now through February 16th, 2024.

At the recommendation of Youth in Philanthropy members, the foundation awarded $10,000 to Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services Council for their 2024 Emergency Preparedness Program.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 a toast to generosity. This fundraiser provides critical operating support for the Foundation, Ring in the Holidays is more than a party.

The Community Foundation Awards $78,442 to Regional Nonprofits from The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund

This new opportunity is responsive to the desires of local nonprofits and applications will open September 25, 2023! We have partnered with Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE), The Spark Mill and Germanna Community College to offer 30 hours of strategic planning starting this winter.