Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region: Grants for Virginia
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region supports youth, recreation, education, historical preservation and the needs of women and girls in Virginia.
FUNDING AREAS: Youth, recreation, education, historical preservation, women and girls
IP TAKE: This is a multi-county community funder that has several accessible grant programs and is largely focused on the needs of local youth.
PROFILE: Established in 1997, the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region (CFRRR) is a community foundation based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A small group of philanthropic individuals created this foundation, which is one of at least 28 community foundations in Virginia and that has over 170 funds today. The foundation aims to "build a flourishing philanthropic community.” CFRRR funds local efforts for youth, recreation, education, historical preservation and the needs of women and girls.
The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region has numerous competitive funding opportunities that each have their own focuses and guidelines. For example, Youth in Philanthropy awards grants for youth-led and youth-serving projects. The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund awards large and small grants for youth, preservation and recreation. The Trust for Public Education – Spotsylvania, the Haven Make a Difference Fund – Fredericksburg and the Governors Row Fund for Teachers and Students – Fredericksburg each benefit public school children and teachers. There’s also the Women and Girls Fund at CFRRR and the Virginia Heritage Fund to preserve the history of the region. In addition to grants, CFRRR also awards scholarships to local students.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $50.000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the Virginia counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline and also the city of Fredericksburg. Past local grantees include Fredericksburg Area Museum, Disability Resource Center of the Rappahannock and Buena Vista City Public Schools.
This foundation accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry from nonprofits. There is no deadline for LOIs, and CFRRR contacts selected inquirers for more information and potentially a site visit. Direct general questions to the staff at info@cfrrr.org or 540-373-9292.
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