Bama Works Fund
The Bama Works Fund supports science, youth, environmental, and arts projects making a measurable impact in Charlottesville and surrounding counties through two annual grant rounds.
Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 13, 2026 (Round 2) | February 18, 2027 (Round 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; one application per organization per 12 months.
Summary: Supports impactful projects in youth, essential needs, environment, and arts in Charlottesville and surrounding counties, with two annual grant rounds.
Key Information: Applicants must benefit Charlottesville or specified counties; schools and fiscally sponsored projects have special requirements.
Description
The Bama Works Fund, established by Dave Matthews Band and administered by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit and community organizations for projects that make a meaningful impact in the areas of youth development and wellbeing, accessibility of essential needs, environmental protection, and the arts and humanities. The fund is focused on supporting efforts within Charlottesville and the surrounding counties, seeking to uplift local communities through targeted, measurable initiatives. Grants are awarded through two competitive cycles each year.
