How much funding does Keokee Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

How often is Keokee Fund offered?

Keokee Fund runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 1, 2027.

Keokee Fund

The Community Foundation of the

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Academic Enrichment Grants Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 1, 2027

155 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Serving Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC.

Overview

Keokee Fund

Established: 2002

Purpose: To provide more opportunities for academically gifted students in the Dan River Region.

Geographic Scope

Serving Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC.

Funding Focus

Organizations focused on academically gifted students
Schools with gifted education programs
Classrooms serving academically gifted students

Timeline

January 1: Grant Cycle Opens
March 1: Grant Cycle Closes
April: Grants Awarded

Contact Information

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region 541 Loyal Street Danville, VA 24541 Phone: 434.793.0884 Email: info@cfdrr.org Hours: M-F 9am–5pm

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Application Opens: January 1
2. Application Deadline: March 1
3. Notification: Grants awarded in April
4. Submit Application: Applications available through the Foundation's website

Contact for Application Details

Phone: 434.793.0884 Email: info@cfdrr.org

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What The Community Foundation of the actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 93
Total given: $1.35M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,207–$88K

By dollars: Virginia 83%, North Carolina 15%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Danville, VA; Yanceyville, NC; Chatham, VA.
24% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County · Danville, VA

Unrestricted

$88K
Danville Church and Community Tutorial Program · Danville, VA

To create satellite libraries at 40 tutorial sites

$51K
First Baptist Church · Danville, VA

Unrestricted

$48K
City of Danville Social Services · Danville, VA

To support the neighbors helping neighbors and combating homelessness programs

$42K
Virginia Legal Aid · Lynchburg, VA

To help pay a portion of the work of the legal professionals in our danville office to…

$40K