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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 Community Foundation's Scholarship Cycle will open January 1, 2026 and close March 1, 2026. We invite high school seniors, current college students and adult learners to file an application with us. Please visit our Apply for a Scholarship page for more information.

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Checklist for End of Year Giving

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Reminder: Application Cycles to Open in January

Two weeks from tomorrow – Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 –…

New Funds Honor Loved Ones

Last month, we shared a story about the creation of…

Scholarships Created to Remember Family

Dr. Albert and Sandra Payne, who created the Tunstall Academic…

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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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