| Blacksburg, Virginia; Thursday, June 11, 2026: The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is accepting applications for its two annual grant programs. The CFNRV’s Responsive Grant program offers operational support to charitable organizations, and its Education Grant program supports public schools. The online application for each program is now open. Applications are due Friday, July 17 at 5 p.m.
The Responsive Grant Program provides up to $5,000 in operational support to organizations classified as 501(c)(3) and serving the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe, and/or the City of Radford. Units of local government, such as a library or volunteer rescue squads or fire departments, are also eligible to apply. In 2025, this program awarded $244,980 in grants to 76 nonprofits that focus their work on a variety of areas, including poverty, environmental conservation, health, education, and the arts. Grantees may choose how to spend the grant funds they receive.
In addition to the Responsive Grant Program, the CFNRV also offers the Education Grant Program that will award up to $1,500 to public schools in the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe, and/or the City of Radford. The CFNRV manages several endowments that award grants for classroom enhancements, to support school clubs and extracurricular activities, and to provide for basic student needs such as clothing and school supplies. In 2025, this program awarded $24,374.68 to 18 education grantees for specific programs and projects.
“We look forward each year to reading about the incredible work happening at nonprofits and in our region’s school systems,” said Jessica Wirgau, the CFNRV’s Chief Executive Officer. “The applicants are creative and resourceful. They make every dollar count to address some of the NRV’s most pressing needs. Alongside generous donors, we are excited to support their work this fall.”
More information about these grant programs, and a link to complete the application can be found at cfnrv.org/grants. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 17 at 5 p.m. Applicants will be notified in early November about the status of their application. Questions about the grant application can be directed to the CFNRV’s team at cfnrv@cfnrv.org and 540-381-8999. |
