The Serve and Stay Fredericksburg Fund
The Serve and Stay Fredericksburg Fund by the Community Foundation provides targeted housing assistance to help Fredericksburg’s essential public employees live in the community they serve.
Funder: Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,500 for home purchase assistance | Up to $4,500 for rental assistance (one-time, per applicant)
Summary: Provides targeted housing assistance to help essential public employees of Fredericksburg overcome barriers to living in the community they serve.
Key Information: Only employees of the City of Fredericksburg or Fredericksburg City Public Schools are eligible.
Description
The Serve and Stay Fredericksburg Fund is a workforce recruitment and retention initiative administered by the Community Foundation. Its mission is to assist essential public-serving professionals—such as teachers, first responders, and municipal employees—by providing targeted housing assistance. The fund aims to help these individuals establish roots in Fredericksburg, thereby strengthening the city’s economic vitality and institutional stability. The assistance is designed for those facing significant barriers due to rising housing costs, focusing on supporting long-term community connection and stability rather than addressing housing affordability more broadly.
