CFDRR: Agency Emergency Fund Grant

CFDRR: Agency Emergency Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The CFDRR Agency Emergency Fund provides urgent financial assistance to nonprofit agencies in the Dan River Region facing unexpected emergencies. Grants up to $25,000 can be awarded to eligible 501(c)3 organizations, addressing short-term funding needs that disrupt essential services. The fund prioritizes time-sensitive requests and aims to support organizations with a sound recovery plan and documented need, ensuring vital community services continue during crises.

Overview

To initiate a request, an agency representative should contact CFDRR and provide an initial explanation of the emergency situation. If the situation is considered to potentially meet an emergency grant criteria, the agency is invited to submit a proposal. If the emergency is due to a fire or other disaster which has destroyed all records and/or equipment for producing a proposal, an interview or site visit will be arranged. Agency Emergency Fund The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR) began an Agency Emergency Fund in 2016. The Fund offers assistance on a one-time basis to Danville/Pittsylvania County/Caswell County/Halifax County nonprofit agencies which have prior grant experience with The Community Foundation. Agency Emergency Fund grants can be awarded for up to $25,000 no more than once in a five-year period. Program Priorities Emergency grant requests will only be considered by the Foundation if it is determined that: The request is time-sensitive in nature and could not have been predicted or reasonably planned for and a response for the emergency is needed in 45 days or less.The request is to support a short-term urgent funding need created by an unforeseen event that has or will significantly interrupt essential services. When reviewing Agency Emergency Fund grant proposals we WILL look for: Organizations that have the capacity to respond to the existing emergency, and present a sensible recovery plan along with a sound financial plan.Organizations and programs that meet a documented need in the Dan River Region.Organizations that may need temporary funding to cover expenses that will be reimbursed by insurance.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations that have the capacity to respond to the existing emergency and present a sensible recovery plan along with a sound financial plan. Organizations and programs that meet a documented need in the Dan River Region. Organizations that may need temporary funding to cover expenses that will be reimbursed by insurance.Requests may be submitted at any time by nonprofit 501(c)3 Agencies located in and serving Dan River Region citizens.

Ineligibility

Generally, Agency Emergency Fund grants are NOT awarded:To ‘bail out’ agencies because of mismanagement or poor planningFor budget shortfallsTo assist individualsFor costs associated with programs or services provided to citizens outside of the Dan River RegionFor sectarian or religious purposesFor political purposesTo support ongoing program workTo pay expenses that should have been anticipated by that group