Quick Summary
Name: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,923,653 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $10,000 - $25,000 |
| Average Grant | $14,000 - $25,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadlines (Multiple cycles per year) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.cfwesternva.org/
- Email: info@cfwesternva.org
- Phone: 540-985-0204
- Address: PO Box 1159, Roanoke, VA 24006-1159
Geographic Focus
Cities of Martinsville, Roanoke, and Salem, and counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Roanoke, and Alleghany in Western Virginia
Funding Priorities
- Community Wellness: Food assistance, affordable housing, homelessness prevention, shelter services
- Health: Access to medical, dental, and mental health services; mental wellness programs; services for persons with disabilities
- Education and Youth: Literacy efforts, workforce development programs, prenatal care through age five
- Community Vibrancy: Arts and culture, promoting healthy lifestyles
- Social Services: Services for elderly, battered women, children and families, handicapped/disabled persons
- Animal Welfare: Prevention of cruelty to animals
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly detailed in available sources. Contact foundation for complete grant guidelines.
Application Method
Multiple grant cycles throughout the year with online application process:
- Spring Cycle: Applications open February, deadline mid-February, decisions March-April
- Fall Cycle: Applications open August, deadline September, decisions October-November
- Winter Cycle: Applications open November, deadline late November, decisions December-January
- Specialized fund grants with varying deadlines
Applications submitted through their website at cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/
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