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Find similar grantsWinter Grant Cycle is sponsored by Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia. Supports local initiatives and seasonal community needs across designated regional localities, including the City of Martinsville and the counties of Henry and Roanoke.
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Creating Legacies. Growing Communities. Make A Grant Recommendation Make A Grant Recommendation Welcome to Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia!
We could list a dazzling array of facts and figures here about our strong and continued asset growth and our many years of life-changing grant making, but those can be found elsewhere on this site. In this space, our purpose is to simply say we enable generous people like you to easily give back to the community you love.
Whether that community is the Roanoke Valley, the Martinsville-Henry County area, the Alleghany Highlands or other parts of Western Virginia, we stand ready to serve you.
You will discover that incorporating the community foundation option into your lifetime charitable giving and your estate plans will prove rewarding while being flexible and effective in its execution, tax-wise in its benefits, and permanent in carrying on your philanthropic legacy. Nonprofits are essential to the vitality of our community – the place we all call home.
Each organization provides important and very challenging work daily… As the Community Foundation has grown over the years, we have increasingly expanded our services to different components of the philanthropic landscape… Many individuals choose to create a charitable legacy through a planned or estate gift. When you make a commitment to strengthen your community, today or in the future… 🎉 Nine grant winners. One incredible community.
So much to celebrate! 🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 grant winners! Your passion and dedication are making the Roanoke Valley a brighter, stronger place for all.
💖✨ Want to be part of the impact? Join us! Visit the roanokewomensfoundation.
org to learn more and become a member. Together, we can make great things happen! 🙌🌟 #RoanokeWomensFoundation #PowerOfGiving #CommunityImpact #2026GrantWinners View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) Congratulations, Jessica!
Well deserved and a reflection of all your hard work and commitment. View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving account that offers a flexible, convenient, and cost-effective way to organize your philanthropy. DAFs can also be a meaningful way to involve the next generation.
By including your children as fund advisors, your family can cultivate a lifelong commitment to generosity and community impact. Ready to learn more about how a DAF can support your charitable goals? Contact us today!
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) The Winter Grant Cycle is now open and accepting applications. The deadline to apply is by 4:00 p. m.
on Thursday, November 19, 2026 (no exceptions)! Learn more about this opportunity by clicking the link below: www. cfwesternva.
org/grant-opportunities/ View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) Our 2026 Roanoke Annual Celebration was an opportunity to reflect on the impact we've made together and recognize the people whose generosity, partnership, and commitment continue to strengthen our communities.
We were honored to gather with the donors, nonprofit leaders, professional advisors, board members, and supporters who make our work possible. This year's theme, Building What Matters, reminds us that our greatest achievements aren't measured by numbers alone, but by the lives touched, opportunities created, and communities strengthened through philanthropy.
A special thank you to Roanoke Country Club for hosting a wonderful evening, Tom Floyd Trio for providing the entertainment, About Faces Entertainment for bringing smiles and laughter through their caricatures, and Kenny Webster Photo's for capturing these special moments.
We are also grateful to our grantee speakers, Bethny Barrett of The Grove on Patterson and Angie Leonard of Beyond Boundaries , for highlighting the transformative work their organizations are leading and the positive impact it continues to have throughout our region. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all who help make this work possible.
Together, we are helping nonprofits expand their impact, creating opportunities for students, supporting charitable legacies, and strengthening communities across our region. View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) The Community Foundation's Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN!
Whether you’re a graduating high school senior, a current college student, or returning to school as a non-traditional student, this is your chance to fund your future! Last year, over $825,000 was awarded to students just like you—now it’s your turn! Apply now at cfwesternva.
org/for-students/. Don’t forget to LIKE and SHARE to help us spread the word and support our community’s students! View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) Photos from The Grove on Patterson 's post View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) What an incredible evening celebrating the people who help make our communities stronger.
Our 2026 Annual Celebration brought together donors, nonprofit partners, professional advisors, Advisory Board members, and friends of the Foundation to reflect on a year of meaningful impact and to celebrate what we can accomplish together through philanthropy. As we shared in this year's theme, Building What Matters, the true measure of our success isn't found in numbers alone.
It's found in the lives changed, dreams supported, organizations strengthened, and communities improved through the generosity and commitment of those who believe in this work. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thanks to Hamlet Vineyards for hosting, Real Jazz for providing the evening's entertainment, and Kenny Webster Photo's for capturing these wonderful moments.
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) We are deeply grateful for the first responders who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Thank you to the dedicated professionals in our region who answer the call every single day, often under the most challenging circumstances.
View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab) We're proud to have supported Agape Center Vinton-Roanoke , a past recipient of a $6,000 Community Wellness Grant. This funding helped address the growing demand for food assistance by supporting the purchase of nutritious food for individuals and families throughout the Roanoke Valley.
The grant provided more than five months of food support, helping ensure that every request for assistance could be met from March through August 2026. During that time, more than 6,000 individuals received healthy food purchased through Feeding Southwest Virginia, helping provide nourishment and support to community members experiencing food insecurity.
Thank you to The Agape Center for its commitment to serving our community and ensuring that families and individuals have access to the resources they need. To learn more visit: www. agapevinton.
org/ View on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share by Email (opens in a new tab)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and charitable organizations serving specific local jurisdictions within Western Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Winter Grant Cycle are due November 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Winter Grant Cycle is funded by Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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