Madison County Annual Grant

Madison County Annual Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: August 09, 2025

Summary

The Madison County Annual Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on enhancing the community fabric of Madison County, Virginia. Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000 for projects addressing local challenges or creating opportunities. Eligible organizations must have at least three years of operation and primarily serve the area. The foundation encourages collaborative proposals and provides unrestricted funding for ongoing or emergent needs, prioritizing nonprofits with proven management and accomplishments.

Overview

Madison County Annual Grant The Madison County Annual Grant invites proposals for projects that strengthen the fabric of Madison County by addressing community challenges or creating new opportunities. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and based in Madison County or primarily serve Madison County. The grant awards range from $1,000-$5,000. The Madison County Annual Grant invites proposals for projects from 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have been in operation for at least three years, and who deliver services within Madison County Virginia.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit organizations considering applying are strongly encouraged to speak with a staff member at the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation prior to submitting an application.Grants are allocated for program services as well as general operating support. This grant award provides unrestricted funding to help organizations with on-going or emergent needs. By emergent, we mean that the grant awards may fund a specific program or project in which needs are immediate in nature and address or alleviate hardship. We encourage collaborative proposals that build and develop community resources and partnerships.Generally speaking, most successful funding requests do one or more of the following:help sustain successful existing programs;scale-up existing programs in the number/areas served;make quality improvements to existing programs;start new programs; ormake purchases for needed equipment, supplies, or trainingPriority consideration will be given to nonprofits demonstrating strong management and a proven track record of accomplishments.

Ineligibility

Organizations not tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Organizations that discriminate with regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, religious affiliation, or presence of a disability Individuals (except scholarships) Fundraising events (such as tickets, raffles, auctions or tournaments), annual fundraising appeals, or agency celebrations Political activities Religious organizations when funds would be used in whole or in part to further the organizations religious purposes Existing obligations, debts/liabilities or costs that the agency has already incurred Scholarly research