Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee Grant

Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: City of Fairfax Virginia
Last Updated: November 01, 2025

Summary

The Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee Grant, established in 1992, aims to enhance community engagement in Fairfax by supporting local nonprofit organizations. The grant is funded through festival proceeds, promoting initiatives that improve quality of life for residents. Eligible applicants include nonprofits serving the City of Fairfax or those providing direct services to its residents. Funds cannot be used for non-essential projects or operational costs, ensuring that support is directed toward impactful community contributions.

Overview

The Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee Grant The Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee was founded in 1992 as a collaboration between the City of Fairfax, the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Fairfax Coalition, the Downtown Fairfax Merchants Association, and George Mason University. The mission of the Chocolate Lovers Festival was to draw visitors to Old Town Fairfax, foster community engagement, and strengthen the partnership between the city, businesses, and residents. As a part of its ongoing mission, the Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee supports local nonprofit efforts through its annual grant program. Each year, a portion of the festival proceeds is donated to nonprofit organizations that are located within the city or serve city residents from within the metropolitan Washington area. The grant is awarded to organizations that contribute to the common good and enhance the quality of life within our community- another reason this festival is about more than just chocolate!

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee grant is awarded to a non-profit organization in the City of Fairfax, or a non-profit organization in the Metropolitain Washington area that provides services directly to people who live in the City of Fairfax. We seek organizations that contribute to the common good and the community at large.

Ineligibility

Funds must NOT be used by the recipient for “nice to have” projects or activities not mandated by law.Salaries, administrative, or operating costs essential to the mission of the organization will not be funded.