The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its PB&J Fund.
Donor Name: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
State: Virginia
County:
City: Charlottesville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/29/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $25,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
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;
- help improve access to affordable, healthful food for under-resourced community members. The Fund envisions moving the 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 table where bellies are filled with nutritious and delicious food;
- Collaboration: Improving the community’s resources through partnership.
Award Criteria
The PB&J Fund Grant Committee will use the following criteria when reviewing proposals: Alignment – The proposal demonstrates an alignment with the timing and purpose of this grant program and fulfills a community benefit.
- Capacity – The organization has the leadership, knowledge, partnerships, etc. to be successful.
- Engagement & Equity – People most impacted by the work/issue are helping inform/co-create the efforts to solve the issue.
- Financial Stewardship– There is clear alignment between the proposed budget and the activities and goals outlined in the proposal.
- Impact – The outcomes and expected impact of the organization and/or program are clearly outlined, as well as the methods for evaluation and measuring impact.
Funding Information
PB&J Fund awards will be one-time, unrestricted awards of up to $25,000 to be used over the period of one year or multi- year, unrestricted awards up to two years ($50,000 total) within the funding commitment set forth by the grantors.
Eligibility Criteria
The PB&J Fund will focus on proposals affecting populations living within the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County; however will consider proposals that also reach outlying counties. 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 if they have previously received funding from the Foundation.
For more information, visit Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.
