The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund
Supports nonprofit-led projects in STEM education, environment, digital skills, cultural heritage, and health to foster innovation and community resilience in select Virginia counties.
Funder: Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026
Funding Amounts: Total pool ~$300,000–$350,000; typical awards $500–$10,000; one-year projects
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects in STEM education, environment, community development, digital skills, cultural heritage, and health in select Virginia counties.
Key Information: Only nonprofits serving Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Culpeper, and Louisa Counties, VA are eligible.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region and funded by Amazon, provides support to nonprofit organizations working in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Culpeper, and Louisa Counties in Virginia. The fund aims to drive transformation, inclusion, and resilience by supporting projects across six focus areas: STEM education, sustainability and environment, community development, digital skills, cultural heritage preservation, and health and wellbeing. Grants are intended to enhance educational opportunities, promote sustainable practices, strengthen local economies, build digital literacy, preserve cultural assets, and improve health outcomes for local residents.
