The Fund for the NRV provides support for both immediate and long-term initiatives that CONNECT individuals and organizations working toward common goals, INSPIRE innovative solutions that address the root causes of our community’s most pressing needs, and EMPOWER nonprofit organizations to become leaders in overcoming community challenges of all kinds. The Fund for the NRV supports CFNRV grant programs and administrative services for these four new initiatives:
This initiative aims to better understand and support early childhood education and development efforts in order to improve the physical, emotional, and social well-being of NRV children and families.
This initiative draws together residents, service providers, government officials and developers to encourage lifespan friendly homes, neighborhoods, and services.
This initiative aims to offer a comprehensive curriculum and forums for information sharing that build the skills and capacity of nonprofit leaders.
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Senator Tim Kaine meets leaders from the CFNRV’s First Steps Initiative on Childcare
Accessing affordable, high-quality childcare in the New River Valley has long been a challenge for parents. That is why of one of the priorities of the Community Foundation of the New River Valley’s (CFNRV) Fund of the NRV is investing in early childhood education and development through the First Steps initiative. The NRV has lower rates of kindergarten readiness and a higher percentage of children needing special education services compared [...]
Senator Tim Kaine meets leaders from the CFNRV’s First Steps Initiative on Childcare
Accessing affordable, high-quality childcare in the New River Valley has long been a challenge for parents. That is why of [...]
Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for its 2020 Responsive Grant Program
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is pleased to announce the call for applications for its 2020 [...]
Community Foundation Awards $32,000 in Third Round of COVID-19 Response Grants
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is pleased to announce $32,000 in its third round of grants [...]
