The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that manages and distributes charitable giving in the Rappahannock River Region. The foundation is a devoted advocate for the vitality and well-being of our community.

The Community Foundation invites local educators to apply for grants through its educator-focused funds: The Governor's Row Fund, the Bill Greenup Charitable Fund, The Haven Make a Difference Fund, The Martha Scott Ross Literacy Fund, and the Trust for Public Education IV Fund. This grant cycle is open September 18 through October 23, 2024, and these funds will collectively award over $40,000 to local educators.

The foundation will support educators and their students through the funds' focus areas, including:

Creating Career/College Ready Lifelong Learners — at all grade levels
Community engagement to benefit students, teachers, and families in our local communities
Health and wellness programs for students' and teachers' social, emotional, and physical health
Professional development for all teachers and staff

The Bill Greenup Charitable Fund is a dedication to H. William "Bill" Greenup's love of books, reading, and giving back to their community in the public library profession. He was an avid reader, passionate history buff, and long-time supporter of local education. This grant will support public-school library media specialists and library professionals employed by Fredericksburg City Public Schools.

The Martha Scott Ross Literacy Fund was established by Richard Ross and their daughters, Sarah Knoll and Amy Ross, as a memorial to a beloved wife and mother, Martha, an educator and a librarian. Grants will be made to Librarians/Media Specialists in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford.

Local developers established The Haven Make a Difference Fund and the Governors Row Fund for Teachers and Students with the commitment to support Fredericksburg City Public Schools teachers and students. Educators may apply for funding to expand their teaching skills or provide classroom resources. Successful proposals feature innovation; are based on research and best practices in teaching; and include professional development that directly impacts students.

Established by NTS Virginia Development Company, developers of the Fawn Lake community, the Trust for Public Education IV Fund distributes funds annually to project benefiting students and teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in Spotsylvania County Public Schools. Grants provide professional development opportunities in appreciation of teachers and support the character development of students. The grants will enable teachers to further develop their classroom skills or build programs to cultivate strong youth character.

Educators interested in applying for these grant opportunities should visit The Community Foundation's website for application information and instructions.

To learn more about their grant programs, contact Casey Hu, Director of Donor Services at Casey.Hu@cfrrr.org or (540) 373-9292 ext. 123.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools

The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region

Fredericksburg Education Foundation

Rappahannock Rotary Education Foundation Grant