The Bill Greenup Charitable Fund from the Community Foundation supports innovative, inclusive literacy projects by library professionals in Fredericksburg City Public Schools.
Funder: Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 20, 2025 | October 19, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from ~$760 (recent example); funds must be used within 10 months of award.
Summary: Supports Fredericksburg City Public Schools library media specialists and professionals for projects fostering literacy, inclusion, and family engagement.
The Bill Greenup Charitable Fund, administered by the Community Foundation, was established to honor H. William "Bill" Greenup’s lifelong commitment to books, reading, and community service—particularly his support for public libraries and Fredericksburg City Public Schools. This fund provides annual grants to library media specialists and library professionals employed by Fredericksburg City Public Schools, supporting projects that encourage a love of reading, create inclusive and welcoming library environments, and foster family and community engagement.
Eligible projects can address a broad spectrum of literacy and learning opportunities, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and visual learning, with a focus on serving students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.