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# Community Grants Program | Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge Proudly serving the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro and the counties of Augusta, Highland, and Nelson in Virginia.
* Nonprofit Organizations * Professional Development * Agency Fund Administration * Dawbarn Education Awards * Youth Philanthropy Council * Dolly Parton Imagination Library * Nonprofit Organizations * Professional Development * Agency Fund Administration * Dawbarn Education Awards * Youth Philanthropy Council * Dolly Parton Imagination Library * Nonprofit Organizations * Professional Development * Agency Fund Administration * Dawbarn Education Awards * Youth Philanthropy Council * Dolly Parton Imagination Library * Nonprofit Organizations * Professional Development * Agency Fund Administration * Dawbarn Education Awards * Youth Philanthropy Council * Dolly Parton Imagination Library ##### **Our 2026 Community Grants Program is open!
** **Overview of Community Grants Program:** Eligible grant recipients include tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, as well as organizations operating under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, that serve the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, and the counties of Augusta, Highland and Nelson. We do not issue grants to individuals, fraternal organizations, or sectarian organizations.
While the Community Foundation does not have specific funding priorities for its Community Grants program, we do favor organizations and programs that: * Address identified community needs and/or opportunities, and * Are well-conceived with a realistic schedule of activities and thoughtful use of resources. The Foundation does not provide grants for deficit reduction or endowments.
If you have any questions concerning our Community Grants Program, please contact Lora Hamp at**lh***@***br. org** or (540) 213-2150. Additionally, Lora welcomes the opportunity to visit nonprofit organizations.
Please feel free to contact her to schedule a time to meet. **Application deadline is February 02, 2026 at 11:59 P. M.
(Midnight). ** We remain extremely grateful to the generous community members who make our work possible. #### ><**ZOOM WITH LORA ON FRIDAYS IN JANUARY, 11am – 1pm!
**>< _Meeting ID: 852 5340 7864_ Lora Hamp, our Legal Counsel and Director of Nonprofit Relations, will hold weekly open Zoom sessions from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the following Fridays in January: 9 th, 16 th, 23 rd, and 30 th. Please feel free to join Lora any time during these sessions to get answers to your questions about our Community Grants Program and your application.
Click on the link above to join the meetings on Fridays in January. **2026 Community Grants Program Timeline**: December 1, 2025 – Grant Application Opens February 2, 2026 – Grant Application Deadline Early May of 2026 – Award Notifications to Nonprofits Early June, 2026 – Community Grant Awards Ceremony ##### Click on our Community Grants Celebration 2025 Community Grants Recipients!
**Sponsorship Requests**: If you are seeking support for a short-term event (duration of up to one week), you do not need to complete the Community Grant application. Simply submit your request in writing, at any time, to Dan Layman, President/CEO at**dl ***** @***br. org**or P.
O. Box 815, Staunton, VA 24402-0815. At this time, the Foundation’s practice is to avoid providing sponsorship support for the same organization in two consecutive years.
### We connect people who care with causes that matter... To enrich the quality of life by responding to needs and inspiring philanthropy in our community. [](https://cfcbr.
org/news/) [](https://cfcbr. org/contact-us/) "*" indicates required fields This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. ## The Harlow Family Scholarship The Harlow Family Scholarship was created by Jim and Sarah Harlow.
They are residents of Augusta County and currently live in Mt. Solon. All three of their children graduated from Fort Defiance High School (FDHS) The Scholarship is something that both Jim and Sarah are passionate about.
This scholarship is not merit- or performance-based. Which means that grit and courage are key elements in determining who wins. This scholarship requires an evaluation of financial need as well as the character and perseverance of the individual.
Jim and Sarah both understand the value of education after high school and want to make the road a bit easier for individuals who are willing to work hard and persevere to improve their situation. Dan Layman joined the Community Foundation in March 2013.
He spends his days helping individuals and companies explore how they can accomplish their charitable objectives through the Foundation and making sure that those who have already made that choice enjoy what they have created. He also offers his assistance and friendship to the leaders of local nonprofit organizations.
Since graduating from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) in 1988, Dan has dedicated his career to helping others through fundraising and planned giving. He and his wife, Pamela Fox, have been Staunton residents since 2003…and for many years to come. Menieka Garber joined the Community Foundation in 2006 and ensures that the day-to-day operations run smoothly and align with the Foundation’s mission.
She supports a variety of accounting and finance functions and helps to ensure compliance with financial and record-keeping procedures. Menieka received a B. A.
in Business with a concentration in Accounting from Mary Baldwin University and A. A. S.
degrees in Business Management and Accounting from Blue Ridge Community College. A native of the Shenandoah Valley, Menieka lives on a farm in Augusta County with her husband, Brian, and their two children, Kiersten and Samuel. ###### Director of Educational Programs Miriam Burrows joined the Community Foundation in August 2018.
She administers our Scholarship Program, the Youth Philanthropy Council, and the Dawbarn Education Awards. Miriam received a B. A.
in Theatre from DeSales University, has a certificate from the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Legal Secretary School, graduated from CNE’s Board Academy, and continues to take classes whenever she can. Miriam came to Staunton in 1999 to join the American Shakespeare Center where she has worked as an actor and has served as a board member. She lives in Staunton with her husband Daniel, and their two beautiful children.
###### Legal Counsel and Director of Nonprofit Relations Lora Hamp joined the Community Foundation in 2022, after serving on the Foundation’s Board of Directors and working with the CFCBR Community Grants Committee for several years. She formerly practiced law as an estate planning attorney and is excited to combine her legal background and prior Board experience to support and promote the nonprofit sector in our community.
In addition to administering the Foundation’s Community Grants Program, Lora provides for the delivery and oversight of nonprofit sector programming, including trainings, peer learning experiences, and other professional development events. She enjoys working with her colleagues and community partners to support a healthy, vibrant nonprofit sector.
Lora’s early interest in the nonprofit world developed within the fields of gerontology and elder rights advocacy. Immediately after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law, she served as aBorchard Fellow, collaborating with various nonprofit partners to design and establish an elder law clinic at the law school.
###### Director of Community Engagement Chris Lassiter joined our team in January 2022 as our new Director of Community Engagement. Chris leads our work to broaden the Foundation’s relationships with community members and deepen our understanding of the challenges within our community and our opportunities for affecting real change.
Chris comes to us from the Staunton-Augusta Family YMCA where he served as Marketing and Communications Director. ## Harlow Family Scholarship Jim and Sarah Harlow established the Harlow Family Scholarship in 2023 to support Fort Defiance High School graduates in their pursuit of higher education. We wished to recognize FDHS athletes – one male and one female – who show grit, courage, character, and perseverance.
We value the importance of continuing your education after high school and want to make the road a bit easier for individuals who are willing to work hard. ## Add Your Heading Text Here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits serving Staunton and Waynesboro cities, and Augusta, Highland, and Nelson counties in Virginia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 - $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.