Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund

The Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund, administered by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF), is currently accepting grant proposals from nonprofit organizations serving Fauquier County, Virginia. This funding opportunity is tailored to address essential community needs and reinforce the social and support infrastructure within the county. The Kortlandt Memorial Fund was established to honor the enduring legacy of Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt, a couple known for their deep involvement in local agriculture, education, conservation, and civic service. NPCF is a private foundation headquartered in Warrenton, Virginia, and it oversees the administration and distribution of the Kortlandt Memorial Fund. The foundation aims to offer grants that generate meaningful and measurable outcomes in the lives of Fauquier County residents. This year, due to changes in funding availability among many support organizations, NPCF anticipates a smaller number of overall grants, but each award will be of a higher monetary value. This pivot intends to bolster the effectiveness and scale of selected initiatives. Grants through this fund are open exclusively to nonprofit organizations with valid 501(c)(3) status that provide direct services to the residents of Fauquier County. Applicants must submit proposals that clearly define objectives, outcomes, and a measurable positive impact. Special consideration will be extended to proposals that prioritize collaborative approaches, address root causes of systemic issues, or eliminate redundancy in existing community services. All applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NPCF prior to submitting a proposal to ensure alignment with the fund’s objectives and to receive feedback. Eligible projects should be grounded in realistic, evidence-based strategies that reflect community input and demonstrate capacity for execution. While a specific list of allowable or disallowed costs is not outlined in the public materials, the foundation's emphasis on foundational community needs suggests funding can be used across a variety of service areas relevant to social support, education, agriculture, and conservation—areas in which the Kortlandts themselves were personally involved. The current funding range for individual awards begins at $10,000, with an expected total of five to ten awards. No upper limit or total program funding was specified. This year's grant cycle is active, though an exact submission deadline or application opening date is not provided in the materials. NPCF staff are available to assist prospective applicants and answer questions about the grant program. Program Officer Renard Carlos is available via email at rcarlos@npcf.org or by phone at 540-349-0631. Additional contacts include Executive Director Jim LaGraffe (jlagraffe@npcf.org) and Executive Assistant Wendy Nostheide (wnostheide@npcf.org). While no application form or submission portal is explicitly mentioned, all prospective applicants are advised to engage in early discussions with NPCF representatives to strengthen their proposals. Proposals that focus on long-term, systemic impact and utilize strategic partnerships will be viewed most favorably. No information is provided about recurring cycles, but given the annual nature of foundation grantmaking, future cycles are likely.

Interested organizations are encouraged to contact NPCF to discuss proposals before submission.