The Togie Fund Grant

The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that manages and distributes charitable giving in the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline, and the City of Fredericksburg.
For more than 25 years, The Community Foundation has been a devoted advocate for the vitality and well-being of the Rappahannock River region.
The Togie Fund honors Charles "Togie" Wayne Payne Sr. Established by his children; Charlie, Frank and Julia, in memory of their dad's passion to provide opportunity to youth in the area he loved.
This fund will provide grants that open opportunities for students in our community. The Togie Fund firmly believes in providing equal opportunities for every student to access necessary equipment and participate in recreational programs, regardless of their financial circumstances.
As part of our efforts to address this issue, we are offering grant funding through the Togie Fund to high schools and Parks and Recreation Departments in City of Fredericksburg, Caroline, King George, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties to enhance the educational experiences and recreational opportunities for low-income students. This initiative aims to bridge the opportunity gap and ensure that all students have an equal chance to thrive academically and personally.

Eligibility

The Community Foundation is committed to investing in our region’s nonprofits and supporting their work.
Eligible projects must serve individuals, groups, and/or locations within Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George or Caroline and must meet the following criteria to apply for a grant:Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.For organizations or projects that do not meet the above eligibility requirements, we will consider projects submitted through a fiscal sponsor. Any applicant that is not a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization must have a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization act as a fiscal sponsor and provide a letter of support from a qualified 501(c)(3) organization.Be current with all state and federal reporting requirements.Not have any past due grant reports for previous Community Foundation grants.
What We FundIt is important for applicants and projects to demonstrate:Efforts that promote opportunity for underserved residents and neighborhoodsInnovation and creativityCollaborationCommitment to inclusion, diversity equity and accessibilityFinancial and programmatic capacityMeasurable impactLeadership

Ineligibility

The Community Foundation does not make grants to organizations that, in their constitution, bylaws or practices, discriminate against a person or group because of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.  Additionally, The Community Foundation will not award grants for:
IndividualsRequests that violate our Nondiscrimination PolicyRequests for regranting purposesFundraising campaigns or eventsAdvancement of capital or endowment campaignsPolitical doctrine, political campaigns, and lobbying.Religious activities, proselytization or projects that exclusively serve religious or sectarian purposes. Religious organizations providing non-religious community services will be consideredDebt payment or legal settlementsRetroactive funding or reimbursement for completed projects, programs, and equipmentNational and statewide organizations that cannot demonstrate a strong local presence