FREDERICKSBURG – The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region will begin accepting applications for a $50,000 grant through The Women and Girls Fund on Monday, January 9th. The Women and Girls Fund is a component fund of The Community Foundation and a local movement to involve women in philanthropy. This fund enriches our community by addressing the needs of area women and girls. The foundation believes that through careful grant making, we can begin to impact social change. Research demonstrates that social investment in the health, education, employment, safety and wellness of women reduces poverty and is vital to boosting sustainable economic growth. Persistent and systematic gender inequality not only dampens the lives of women, but negatively
impacts families, economies and communities. When women and girls in our communities thrive, this success has a ripple effect. When a woman advances, her life improves, and her family’s stability grows. Her success is our community’s success. To create strong, vibrant and resilient communities, we must support women and girls. Apply. Nonprofit organizations focused on addressing these needs are invited to apply for the $50,000 grant. Applications must be submitted through The Community Foundation website at https://www.cfrrr.org/apply/women-and-girls-fund/ and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
