Through our grants, the Foundation responds to community needs in a variety of major categories including education, social needs and health, arts and culture, recreation, and the environment. Grants are presented to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that satisfy the requirements of the IRS.

Competitive Grants, Eligibility and Criteria.

Competitive community grants are made annually from a number of funds. These funds provide grants to non-profit organizations and programs in the Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta, Highland, and Nelson County areas. They provide the greatest flexibility in making grants to address the community’s most pressing needs. We invite you to review our grants information pages and welcome your organization’s grant application.

Please note that the due date for the 2012 Community Grant application has changed and is now 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012.

How to Apply

The 2012 Community Grants applications are due ELECTRONICALLY by Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Please contact Christiana Shields, Director of Non-Profit Services, at 540-213-2150 or email cshields@communityfoundationcbr.org with questions.

2012 Community Grants Welcome & FAQ

2012 Community Grants Application

2011 Grantees

2010 Grantees