The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region has announced the Martha Scott Ross Literacy Fund.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
State: Virginia
County: Caroline County (VA), City of Fredericksburg (VA), King George County (VA), Spotsylvania County (VA), Stafford County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/20/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Martha Scott Ross Literacy Fund was established in August 2022 by Richard Ross and their daughters, Sarah Knoll and Amy Ross as a memorial to a beloved wife and mother, Martha, an educator, and librarian.
Grants can be funded
It is important for applicants and projects to demonstrate:
- Efforts that promote opportunity for underserved residents and neighborhoods
- Innovation and creativity
- Collaboration
- Commitment to inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility
- Financial and programmatic capacity
- Measurable impact
- Leadership
Eligibility Criteria
The Community Foundation is committed to investing in 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, they 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.
For more information, visit CFRRR.
