The PB&J Fund is designed 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.
Donor Name: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
State: Virginia
County: Albemarle County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/29/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
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 the table where bellies are filled with nutritious and delicious food;
- Collaboration: Improving the community’s resources through partnership.
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.
- 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 CACF.


