Ballyshannon Fund Grant

Ballyshannon Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $25,000
Last Updated: February 06, 2026

Summary

The Ballyshannon Fund Grant supports educational initiatives that enhance public understanding of the economic significance of agricultural and forestry sectors in Central Virginia. To be eligible, organizations must possess 501(c)(3) status or be governmental entities, focusing on local projects. Notably, it does not fund capital campaigns, endowments, individuals, or physical infrastructure projects. First-time applicants should submit a Letter of Intent by February 15, while returning applicants must provide a full proposal.

Overview

Note: If you are a first-time applicant, please submit your LOI by February 15. We will review all LOIs received and if we like your proposition, we will reply by email and ask that you submit a more-complex Grant Application.  If you are a previously-funded applicant, please submit your full proposal (in two pages) by February 15. Ballyshannon Fund Grants to promote citizen understanding of the economic importance of agricultural and forestry enterprises in Central Virginia. Founded by a man who spent a lifetime in the countryside, the Ballyshannon Fund is a donor-advised fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation. We support educational projects and programs, only.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Please note that in order to be eligible for Ballyshannon Fund funding, your organization must have 501(c)(3) status or be a government entity.The Ballyshannon Fund accepts proposals for funding only for central Virginia area projects.

Ineligibility

The Ballyshannon Fund does not support capital campaigns, endowments, individuals, or bricks and mortar projects.