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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.  

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>

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.  

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.  

The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce its Spring 2021 grant funding decisions, totaling more than $743,000 and supporting 125 nonprofits throughout the region. With this round of grants, the Bama Works Fund extends its twenty-plus years of commitment to Charlottesville and the surrounding …Read More>

We are now accepting applications for the Enriching Communities Grant Program, which supports a wide range of activities that keep our community vibrant and strong.  Enriching Communities grants will be one-time, unrestricted awards of up to $15,000 to be used over the period of one year and there is more than $750,000 available in total to …Read More>

Please join us for the Foundation’s Annual Grants Update Meeting on Thursday, June 17. We’ll share overall updates from the Foundation team and information regarding our fall grant programs, including the upcoming Enriching Communities grant as well as grant opportunities through donor-directed funds. We’ll also share what we have been learning over the past year …Read More>

Thank you to the 160+ nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, and community members who joined us for an update on the foundation’s annual grants.  If you were unable to join us, you can view a recording to learn more about our fall grant programs, including the upcoming Enriching Communities grant and additional grant opportunities through donor-directed funds.  We also …Read More>

The Louisa County Community Fund is pleased to announce its Spring 2021 grant funding decisions, totaling nearly $84,000 and supporting 16 nonprofits 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 who are uniquely positioned to review applications and …Read More>