How much funding does Scholarship Programs provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

Who is eligible for Scholarship Programs?

Eligible applicants: High school seniors graduating from local high schools; College students; Graduate students; Residents of the Dan River Region (Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC).

How often is Scholarship Programs offered?

Scholarship Programs runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 1, 2027.

Scholarship Programs

The Community Foundation of the

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

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

High school seniors graduating from local high schools
College students
Graduate students
Residents of the Dan River Region (Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC)
Serving Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC.

Overview

Scholarship Programs

Purpose: To provide scholarships to students in the Dan River Region pursuing post-secondary education.

Eligibility

High school seniors graduating from local high schools
College students
Graduate students
Residents of the Dan River Region (Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC)

Geographic Scope

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

Funding

Multiple scholarship funds are available, funded by donors who have established individual scholarship funds within the Foundation.

Timeline

January 1: Application Period Opens
March 1: Application Deadline
Late May: Scholarship Recipients Notified
June: Scholarship Reception Held

Notification & Awards

Recipients of post-secondary scholarships for the following academic year are notified in late May, with a scholarship reception held in June.

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 Website: cfdrr.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Application Period Opens: January 1
2. Application Deadline: March 1
3. Notification: Recipients notified in late May
4. Scholarship Reception: Held in June
5. Submit Application: Use the "Apply Now" button on the Scholarship Information page

Available Resources

Scholarship Information page with details on all available scholarships
Scholarship Application Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Application materials and instructions

Contact for Application Details

Phone: 434.793.0884 Email: info@cfdrr.org Website: cfdrr.org/students/

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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