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>
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Now Accepting Applications for Enriching Communities Grant Program
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>
Annual Grants Update Meeting on Thursday, June 17
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>
Watch our Annual Grants Update Meeting
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>
Louisa County Community Fund Announces Spring 2021 Grants
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>
Valerie Martin named Accounting Assistant
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce Valerie Martin as its new Accounting Assistant. Martin will perform a variety of accounting and administrative functions in support of the finance team and the foundation’s work, while coordinating contributions and accounts payable activities and helping to ensure compliance with financial and record-keeping procedures. “We are …Read More>
Statement Against Assaults on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Like many in our local community and across our nation, we at the Community Foundation are deeply grieved by the repeated and escalating attacks targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Over the past year, we have witnessed random beatings of individuals and planned mass murders that have targeted our fellow Americans for no other reason …Read More>
New Scholarship to Benefit Charlottesville High School Students
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Elizabeth and Greg Allen Opportunity Fund, a yearly $10,000 scholarship for Charlottesville High School seniors. To qualify, students must plan to attend full time a two-year community college or four-year college or university. The Allen’s created the scholarship to assist Charlottesville seniors …Read More>
Watch Our Catchafire Peer Learning Event
In case you missed it, you can view a recording of the Catchafire Peer Learning event. Hear from Catchafire “super-users” such as Lisa Woolfork and learn how this service can help your nonprofit build capacity. You’ll also learn tips on how to initiate your project, how to interview prospective volunteers, and how to manage multiple projects at …Read More>
Watch Our Annual Investment Update
At our Annual Investment Update, members of the Community Foundation’s Investment Committee discussed our investment approach and governance, our equity work, and ESG investing, among other topics. Panelists included Kristina Koutrakos, Virginia Retirement System; Alice Handy, founder of Investure; Kristin Henningsen, CornerStone Partners; and Fred Nolde, Investure. James P. Beckett of Wells Fargo Bank presented on …Read More>