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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region was established to improve and enrich area lives through the generosity of donors.

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Giving

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region offers several types of charitable funds and ways to give.
Ways to Give

Grants

Each year, the Community Foundation awards grants to organizations in the area.
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Scholarships

Students in the Danville River Region are awarded scholarships.
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The 2025 Scholarship Cycle will open from January 1 through March 1, 2025.

The Community Foundation's Competitive Grant Cycle will open June 1, 2025.

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Over $946,000 Awarded in Grants

Recipients of the 2024-25 Competitive Grant Cycle On Wednesday, January…

Grant Cycle Opens for Three Funds

The Community Foundation’s Keokee Fund, the Autism Education Fund and…

Scholarship Portal to Open January 1

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is pleased…

Tomlinson Named Donor Services Manager

Foundation Facilitates Community Collaboration     

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR) held…

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Thank you Danville Concert Association for continuing to bring such a rich variety of performances to our community!🎉The Danville Concert Association would love to thank The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region.Your support helps us bring incredible performances and cultural experiences to our community, fostering creativity and connection for all.We’re so grateful for your belief in our mission and can’t wait to share the amazing opportunities this grant will create. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!#ThankYou #ArtsAndCulture #CommunitySupport #DanvilleConcertAssociation See MoreSee Less
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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
$946,433 in grants awarded to 64 nonprofits thanks to generous donors. Learn more about the 2024-25 Competitive Grant Cycle via the story on our website – www.cfdrr.org/nearly-950000-awarded-in-grants/.#thankstoourdonors❤️ #givewhereyoulive #MakeADifference #changealife See MoreSee Less
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Free money with just a little bit of work!We scholarships to help students of any age or interest pursue a college degree or training in a career and technical education program. Visit our website www.cfdrr.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship/ to learn more about what is available and to apply. See MoreSee Less
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$946,433 in grants awarded to 64 nonprofits thanks to generous donors. Learn more about the 2024-25 Competitive Grant Cycle via the story on our website – www.cfdrr.org/nearly-950000-awarded-in-grants/.#thankstoourdonors❤️ #givewhereyoulive #MakeADifference ##changealife See MoreSee Less
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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
$946,433 in grants awarded to 64 nonprofits thanks to generous donors. Learn more about the 2024-25 Competitive Grant Cycle via the story on our website – www.cfdrr.org/nearly-950000-awarded-in-grants/.#thankstoourdonors❤️ #givewhereyoulive #MakeADifference #changealife See MoreSee Less
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Special Projects

Veterans Memorial Fund
A black granite wall inscribed with the names of all local men who died in all of our nation’s conflicts from the Revolutionary War to our current War on Terrorism.
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Emergency Preparedness Fund
To better position The Foundation to support community organizations and public entities with frayed safety nets or the damage of multiple crises during disasters.
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