Bama Works Fund
The Bama Works Fund supports Charlottesville-area nonprofits advancing youth, essential needs, the environment, and the arts for measurable community impact.
Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 18, 2027 (Round 1) | August 13, 2026 (Round 2)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; organizations may apply once every 12 months.
Summary: Supports community initiatives in the Charlottesville area focused on youth, essential needs, environment, and the arts.
Description
The Bama Works Fund, established by Dave Matthews Band and managed by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit and community organizations serving Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. The fund prioritizes projects that advance youth development and wellbeing, improve access to essential needs, protect the environment, and promote the arts and humanities. The goal is to create meaningful, measurable impact in the region by supporting organizations that deliver direct community benefits.
