The Louisa County Community Fund is pleased to announce its Spring 2022 grant funding decisions, totaling over $95,000 and supporting 17 nonprofits working in Louisa County. Administered by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, this competitive grant cycle is supported by a diverse group of Louisa County community members whose personal and professional backgrounds make them …Read More>
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Megan Donovan Named Grants Administrator
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce Megan Donovan as its new Grants Administrator. Megan will perform a variety of programmatic and administrative tasks to support the smooth functioning of the foundation’s discretionary grantmaking and capacity building programs. She will work with grant partners and coordinate event and meeting support, while helping to ensure compliance …Read More>
Our Vision of Philanthropy
In 2015, the Community Foundation introduced its Enriching Communities, Strengthening Systems, and Shaping Futures grant programs. Since that time, we have awarded over ten million dollars from our discretionary programs to local nonprofits and community-based organizations who provide a necessary safety net for many of our residents as well as cultural programs that make our …Read More>
Community Foundation Hosts Successful Catchafire Peer Learning Event
The Community Foundation recently convened a peer learning event in support of year two of its partnership with Catchafire. More than 30 nonprofit practitioners came together to learn from and share with one another, highlighting successes in helping their organizations connect with pro bono expertise, enhance capacity, and save money. Panelist Anna Pillow, Executive Director of …Read More>
Chaquita Venable named Donor Relations Administrator
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce Chaquita Venable as its new Donor Relations Administrator. Chaquita will perform a variety of programmatic and administrative functions as part of the donor relations team, including support for applicants and grantees to our donor advised grantmaking programs. Additionally, she will coordinate compliance, general information management, communications, …Read More>
Funding Available for Organizations Improving Quality of Life in Louisa County
The Louisa County Community Fund is accepting proposals from organizations working to improve the quality of life in Louisa County from now until March 15, 2022. Administered by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, this competitive grant cycle is supported by a diverse group of Louisa County community members who are uniquely positioned to review applications …Read More>
Prana Fund awards grants to support environmental education and the visual arts
The Smith (Karyn and Brice) Family’s Prana Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce nearly $20,000 in awards to support projects that integrate environmental education and the visual arts through hands-on educational opportunities for children living in Charlotteville and/or Albemarle County. Learn more.
Community Foundation continues supporting area nonprofits through uncertain times
The Community Foundation continues to partner with and support area nonprofits as they navigate the pandemic and deliver critical programs and services to individuals and families throughout our region. Our Fall 2021 Enriching Communities grant funding decisions totaled more than $800,000 and supported 116 nonprofits. And we recently launched the second year of our partnership …Read More>
Community Foundation board member Andrea Roberts wins service award
Congratulations to Community Foundation board member Andrea Roberts for this well-deserved honor. We are deeply grateful for her service to our governing board and Grants Portfolio Committee, and her efforts to ensure that our region is one where all have the opportunity to belong, contribute, and thrive. Click here to learn more about Andrea’s outstanding work.
Community Foundation launches second year of our capacity-building initiative with Catchafire
We are excited to launch the second year of our capacity-building initiative with Catchafire, which matches you with virtual, skills-based volunteers on projects most critical for your organization’s success. To continue as a Catchafire user or to apply to participate in the program, click here to learn more and complete a brief survey by August 23rd.