Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund
Eligibility:
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing serving residents of Fauquier County.
Timeline:
Application Window: July 6, 2026- July 24, 2026
Decision notification: Week of August 31, 2026
Grant Range:
Historically, grant amounts have ranged from $5,000-$30,000. However, we encourage all applications and invite you to speak with NPCF staff about your proposal.
Grant Information:
The Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund grants provide funding to strengthen the fabric of the Fauquier County community and are open to organizations that serve its residents.
The Kortlandt Memorial 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.
Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Biographies
Nicolaas A. (Nic) Kortlandt was born in Zeist, The Netherlands. Nic immigrated to the United States in 1949 and was employed as the riding instructor for Dana Hall Schools in Wellesley, Massachusetts where he met his future wife, Patricia Beach. Patty and Nic were married on September 23, 1950 in her home town of Glen Rock, New Jersey.
In 1954, Patty and Nic purchased Sunnyside Farm in Rectortown where they operated a farming operation until Patty’s death in October 1999. Nic continued the farming operation until he sold and moved to his house in Marshall.
The Kortlandts were known for their extensive community service and commitment. Working tirelessly for the improvement of the education of our youth, the improvement of agricultural production practices and the preservation of our natural resources.
Mr Kortlandt was active in several local Ruritan clubs serving as an officer, Zone or District official. He was especially proud of his efforts to establish the “Reading Is Fundamental” program which was funded by these Ruritan Clubs and provided books at no cost to the students at Thompson and Coleman Elementary Schools. For many years, he served on the Fauquier County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, serving as President and Vice-President. Nic was a long time Director of the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District and served as a Director for the NOVA 4-H Center in Front Royal.
Mr. Kortlandt died January 7, 2011.