The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund
This grant funds projects in Fredericksburg and nearby counties that promote recreation, youth programs, and historic or cultural preservation, especially those expanding access to outdoor activities and community enrichment.
Funder: Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 8, 2026 (Requests over $7,500) | December 17, 2026 (Grants of $7,500 or less)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $7,500 (small grants) or over $7,500 (large grants); funds must be used within 10 months of award.
Summary: Supports recreation, youth programs, and historic/cultural preservation in Fredericksburg and surrounding counties, with a focus on outdoor activities and community enrichment.
Description
The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund, managed by the Community Foundation, provides funding for projects that promote recreation opportunities, benefit youth, and advance local historic and cultural preservation in Fredericksburg, VA, and the surrounding counties (Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, and Caroline). The fund seeks to increase access to healthy outdoor activities, improve or build recreation facilities, support recreation-related research and education, and conserve significant local artifacts, works of art, and historic sites. Proposals should demonstrate measurable impact, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
