The PB&J Fund Grant

The PB&J Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Summary

The PB&J Fund, established by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, aims to empower children and families through culinary education and improve access to nutritious food for under-resourced community members. By valuing respect, learning, caring, and collaboration, the Fund seeks to foster food sovereignty within the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and public schools, with an emphasis on innovative proposals that address food insecurity.

Overview

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation was established on the ideals of interconnectedness, of neighbor helping neighbor and of valuing the lives of others. We must invest in one another, now more than ever, to pursue a healthy, just and equitable region for all of our residents. The mission of The PB&J Fund is to support programs within the community that empower children and/or families through culinary and nutritional education and help improve access to affordable, healthful food for under-resourced community members. The Fund envisions moving our local and global community towards food sovereignty. The PB&J Fund values: Respect: appreciating the differences and assets of all people, communities, and cultures; Learning: fostering an enjoyment of eating healthfully; Caring: Ensuring a seat at our table where bellies are filled with nutritious and delicious food; Collaboration: Improving our community’s resources through partnership.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The PB&J Fund will focus on proposals affecting populations living within the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization, governmental or religious entity, or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization. Organizations may only submit one application, unless the organization is a public school. All eligible organizations are welcome to apply regardless of if they have previously received funding from the Community Foundation.

Ineligibility

The following requests are ineligible for funding: Replenishing reserves or endowments Reimbursing expenses already accrued