2024 Responsive Grants
The Responsive Grant Program at the CFNRV is an annual initiative designed to address ongoing or emergent community needs, as identified by local nonprofits directly serving those needs. This program aligns with the Community Foundation of the New River Valley's mission to support the well-being and development of the region by providing flexible funding that empowers organizations to respond effectively to challenges and opportunities. By entrusting nonprofits with the discretion to allocate funds where they are most needed, the foundation demonstrates its commitment to a responsive and community-driven philanthropic approach. The primary beneficiaries of this program are the communities within Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe counties, along with the City of Radford. The grant aims to support organizations classified as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities or units of government, such as libraries or schools, that serve these areas. The expected impact is to strengthen the capacity of these nonprofits to deliver essential services and programs, ultimately leading to improved community outcomes across various sectors. The flexibility of the operating support provided is a key element in achieving this goal, allowing for adaptive and impactful interventions. The program's primary focus is on providing operating support, with grants typically up to $4,000. This emphasis ensures that nonprofits have the necessary resources to maintain their operations and address their most pressing needs, rather than being restricted to specific project-based funding. The foundation does not support civic or membership organizations that redistribute money to other nonprofits, nor does it fund programs that proselytize or require religious instruction. This clear delineation of priorities ensures that funding is directed towards direct service provision and community outreach, particularly from religious institutions. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed, the program's strategic intent is to foster a resilient and responsive nonprofit sector capable of addressing the evolving needs of the New River Valley. By providing flexible operating support, the foundation aims to empower organizations to achieve their own impact goals, which in turn contribute to the overall well-being of the communities they serve. The foundation's theory of change implicitly relies on the belief that by strengthening the operational capacity of effective nonprofits, broader positive societal outcomes will naturally follow.
Award Range
Not specified - $4,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Organizations serving one of more of the following communities: the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe, and the City of Radford. Organizations classified as a 501c(3) tax-exempt organization by the IRS or a unit of government such as a library or school. We do not support civic or membership organizations that redistribute money to nonprofit organizations. Religious institutions may apply for support for community outreach efforts only. We do not support programs that proselytize or that require clients to engage in religious instruction or activities.
Geographic Eligibility
Floyd County (VA), Giles County (VA), Montgomery County (VA), Pulaski County (VA), Wythe County (VA)
Application Opens
June 3, 2024
Application Closes
July 19, 2024
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