Eligibility:

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing serving residents of Culpeper County.

Timeline:

Application Window: August 28, 2026-September 18, 2026

Decision notification: Week of October 26, 2026

Grant Range:

Historically, grant amounts have ranged from $2,500-$5,000. However, we encourage all applications and invite you to speak with NPCF staff about your proposal.

Grant Information:

The Culpeper Foundation Fund Grants provide funding to strengthen the fabric of the Culpeper County community and are open to organizations that serve its residents.

The Culpeper Foundation Fund Grants are highly competitive, and evaluators will prioritize projects or initiatives that address foundational community needs and reflect The Foundation’s values of leadership, stewardship, collaboration, opportunity, community, and responsiveness. Proposals should include a clear plan with defined outcomes that demonstrate significant and measurable positive impact. 

Additional consideration will be given to proposals that emphasize collaboration and partnerships, particularly those that aim to address the underlying root causes of community need or redundancy in support systems. 

Successful funding requests will generally do one or more of the following:

• sustain successful existing programs;

• expand existing programs in number/areas served;

• make quality improvements to existing programs;

• start new programs; or

• make purchases for needed equipment, supplies, or training

Priority consideration will be given to organizations demonstrating strong management and a proven track record of accomplishments. All grants are subject to our general grants guidelines and policies.

Please ensure all contact information is current. Obsolete information can delay fund disbursement.

NPCF strongly recommends speaking with staff prior to submitting a grant application.‍ ‍