[Charlottesville Area Community Foundation](https://cacfonline.org)

April 1, 2026 (program opens)

Award size and duration not specified; inquire with funder for details.

Supports movement groups advancing justice and racial equity in Charlottesville and surrounding counties, guided by a community advisory committee.

--- ## Description The Community Endowment Fund – Solidarity Grants, administered by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF), are designed to support movement groups and organizations advancing justice and racial equity within Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and Orange. Guided by a diverse and regionally representative Community Advisory Committee, these grants are part of CACF’s commitment to regenerative philanthropy and community-led decision-making. The program offers three types of grants—Renewal, Reimagine, and Reshaping Futures—under the Solidarity framework. --- ## Due Dates - The grant cycle opens April 1, 2026. - No closing date or award notification date is specified in the available materials. - Applicants should contact CACF to verify the exact deadline for submission. --- ## Funding Amount - Award size, duration, and number of grants are not specified in the public materials. - Applicants are encouraged to contact CACF directly to confirm available funding and any restrictions. --- ## Eligibility - Grants support “movement groups advancing justice and racial equity” in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. - Eligible applicants typically include: - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations - Schools, governmental, or religious entities - Groups with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor (see below for fiscal sponsorship details) - For groups without 501(c)(3) status: - Fiscal sponsorship is required. The fiscal sponsor must be a public charity with 501(c)(3) status, in good standing, and capable of exercising fiduciary oversight and financial management. - Sponsored applicants must have a project aligned with charitable purposes as defined by the IRS. - For-profit businesses and LLCs are not eligible, even with fiscal sponsorship. - Projects must serve the City of Charlottesville or the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, or Orange. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Review the [Solidarity Program Page](https://cacfonline.org/solidarity-program/) and [Grants Opportunities](https://cacfonline.org/grants/opportunities/) for the latest details. - **Step 2:** New organizations should register via the [grantee portal access page](https://cacfonline.org/grantee-portal-access/). Allow at least two weeks for orientation. - **Step 3:** If you have applied since June 2023, email [grants@cacfonline.org](mailto:grants@cacfonline.org) with your organization and grant program details to receive an access code. - **Step 4:** Prepare application materials, including: - Organizational and project information - Fiscal sponsor documentation (if applicable) - Budget materials and supporting documents - Letters of support if required - **Step 5:** Submit your application via the CACF grantee portal by the specified deadline (confirm with CACF). - **Step 6:** Site visits may be part of the review process. --- ## Additional Information - Fiscal sponsor arrangements must comply with CACF’s [Fiscal Sponsorship Policy](https://cacfonline.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CACF-Fiscal-Sponsorship-Policy-1.pdf) and require submission of a [Fiscal Sponsor Agreement](https://cacfonline.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fiscal-Sponsor-Form.pdf). - Award reporting requirements are not specified; confirm with CACF during application. - For technical or eligibility questions, contact the grants team. --- ## External Links - [Grants Opportunities – CACF](https://cacfonline.org/grants/opportunities/) - [Solidarity Program Page](https://cacfonline.org/solidarity-program/) - [Fiscal Sponsorship Policy (PDF)](https://cacfonline.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CACF-Fiscal-Sponsorship-Policy-1.pdf) - [Fiscal Sponsor Grant Application Agreement (PDF)](https://cacfonline.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fiscal-Sponsor-Form.pdf) - [Grantee Portal Access](https://cacfonline.org/grantee-portal-access/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | General/Program Questions | [grants@cacfonline.org](mailto:grants@cacfonline.org) | | Capacity Building/Fiscal Sponsor | Kisha Bwenge, Senior Capacity Building Manager
[kbwenge@cacfonline.org](mailto:kbwenge@cacfonline.org) | | Technical Support (Portal) | Megan Donovan, Grants Administrator
[grants@cacfonline.org](mailto:grants@cacfonline.org) | | Foundation Main Office | 434-296-1024 | | Mailing Address | PO Box 1767, 410 E Water Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 | ---

Community Endowment Fund – Solidarity Grants

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