Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties: Grants for Virginia
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier supports Children and families, education, health, human services, environment, arts and culture civic progress in Virginia.
FUNDING AREAS: Children and families, education, health, human services, environment, arts and culture, civic progress
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PROFILE: Established in 1999, the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties (CFLNF) is a community foundation based in Leesburg, Virginia. It is made up of at least 85 component funds and is the creation of local volunteers who wanted to build a community “savings account.” The foundation looks to " build local endowment by fostering a community of grantmakers, promoting strategic local leadership and investing in partnerships for the benefit of the community of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier.” CFLNF funds local efforts for children and families, education, health, human services, environment, arts and culture and civic progress.
The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier supports programs and activities that strengthen families, build sustainable neighborhoods and promote the safety of children. Education grants go towards access to high-quality education, while health and human services grants assist youth, seniors and people living in poverty to improve local healthcare and housing. CFLNFC’s environmental grants fund the preservation of air, water, land and animals here. The funder’s arts and culture grants promote cultural understanding and aid programs for music, drama and art. Finally, civic progress grants support programs that resolve current issues and promote community sustainability. Among the many funds held at CFLNFC are 100WomenStrong, the Barbe Family Foundation, Bill and Val Tillett Foundation and the Community Foundation Leadership Fund. The funder provides emergency relief during times of urgent needs. In addition to grants, CFLNFC also awards scholarships to local students.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $150,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties in Virginia and especially the town of Leesburg. Past local grantees include the Children’s Science Center, Crossroads Jobs and Birthright of Loudoun County.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for various grant programs. Each grant program has its own set of guidelines and deadlines. Direct general questions to the staff at info@communityfoundationlf.org or 703-779-3505.
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