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Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) Grant Program is sponsored by Farm Credit of the Virginias. Provides funding for non-profits and other charitable organizations that support agriculture and/or the rural communities where Farm Credit of the Virginias conducts business. Initiatives supported include food security, veteran services, youth agriculture involvement, and farm safety.
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Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) Grant Program | Farm Credit of the Virginias Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) Grant Program The objective of the Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) grant program is to provide funding for non-profits and other charitable organizations that support agriculture and/or the rural communities where FCV conducts business.
Initiatives we support include food security, veteran services, youth agriculture involvement, farm safety and more. We are now accepting applications for the 2026 funding cycle of our CCF grant program through June 30, 2026. Online Application Print Application Grants will be awarded for up to $10,000 in funding.
For consideration, applications can be submitted online or printed and delivered to any branch location . Please attach a copy of your organization’s W-9 as well as additional project support documents (including required project budget (utilizing our budget template or submit your own), business plan, etc.). Incomplete applications cannot be accepted, please make sure you complete all required fields prior to submission.
If you need to step away from your online application, you can save your progress and return when you’re ready to complete the application. See instructions for how to save your progress here .
Eligibility Considerations Funding is considered for charitable projects that are located in or benefit communities within Farm Credit of the Virginias' 96-county territory (including cities/towns located within the counties served by Farm Credit of the Virginias). To be considered for funding, organization’s values and purpose must align with the objectives of Farm Credit of the Virginias.
Grants are awarded to non-profit groups and organizations, however grants will not be awarded to individuals or private farms. Organizations will not be eligible to receive a CCF grant in back-to-back years. Past recipients can apply again, but must take a year off after receiving a grant in order to apply again.
Please send your questions and/or concerns to CCF@FCVirginias. com or give us a call at 1-800-919-3276. Past CCF Grant Recipients 2025 CCF Grant Recipients 2024 CCF Grant Recipients 2023 CCF Grant Recipients 2022 CCF Grant Recipients
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit groups and organizations located in or benefiting communities within Farm Credit of the Virginias' 96-county territory. Organizations will not be eligible to receive a CCF grant in back-to-back years. No grants to individuals or private farms. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) Grant Program are due June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) Grant Program is funded by Farm Credit of the Virginias. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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