The Community Foundation of Northern Virginia's annual Community Investment Grant cycle kicks off on August 2, 2011 for grants to be awarded in February, 2012. The Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofits serving Northern Virginia in the following fields:
- Poverty Relief
- Child and Youth Development
- Education
- Health, Mental Health and Aging
- Military Personnel and Families
Detailed information about these priorities for funding and a link to the online application are posted at www.cfnova.org. Applications are due October 7, 2011.
Please note that organizations serving children and youth will have a second grant application opportunity this fall. The Future Fund, the Community Foundation's giving circle for young professionals, has chosen Child and Youth Development as the focus for grant making in 2011-2012. The Future Fund's grants committee will be seeking proposals for two grants of $25,000 each.
