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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ISSUES CALL FOR 2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is pleased to announce its annual call for scholarship applications, which opened October 1, 2021. High school students, college students, trade students, and adults returning to college in the New River Valley (NRV) can review over 45 available scholarship opportunities and apply at https://cfnrv.org/scholarships/applicants-information/. Applications are due by January 31, 2022, and recipients will be announced in April of 2022. Established [...]
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INVITES THE PUBLIC TO TAKE PART IN ITS RESPONSIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR SECOND YEAR
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) received 100 applications to its 2021 Responsive Grant Program in July. [...]
Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is excited to welcome three new members to its Board of [...]
First Steps Announces 2021 Early Childhood Champion Awards
First Steps: The New River Valley’s Early Childhood Education and Development Network announced its first ever Early Childhood Champion Awards [...]
