Leadership Fredericksburg Community Action Project Proposal

Community Action Project for the Class of 2026

Leadership Fredericksburg is seeking a nonprofit and/or small business for our annual Community Action Project for the Class of 2026. Community Action Projects give the fellows a practical experience to enhance their leadership skills and abilities and influence the community in a positive way.

Community Action Project proposals may come from any type of organization in Planning District 16 (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, and the City of Fredericksburg) including, but not limited to, corporations, limited liability partnerships, limited liability corporations, nonprofits, and others.

All organizations are encouraged to apply with a proposed project that has community impact within the PD 16 region. Projects will be evaluated based on potential community impact, manageable project scope that can be completed in less than 6 months, and potential learning opportunities for the fellows.

Projects are reviewed and selected by the Leadership Advisory Committee. Once selected, teams of fellows will work on projects and participate in a final presentation that provides a combination of recommendations for the participating organization’s success and team learning they experienced through the process.

Applications are due October 1st, 2025

COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT RULES

1.Enhance the participant’s understanding of practical leadership as well as yield tangible results of lasting benefit to the community.

2.Involve a community partner with which the project team works closely as a resource of information and guidance. A staff person at the partnering organization must be prepared to act as a liaison with Leadership Fredericksburg for the duration of the project.

3.Can be from any field, for example, education, regional planning, human services, economic development, and the arts. Cannot be partisan or controversial in nature.

4.Should integrate theory and practice.

5.Should provide opportunity for research, planning, resource development, and collaboration and negotiation skills.

6.Should be able to be completed between January and May and must have a tangible end product.

7.Must be funded by the community partner. LF teams cannot raise money or in-kind contributions for the project.