The Community Foundation is home to two funds focused on education. Grants are awarded every year to nonprofit agencies, or school divisions, to support education. The grant cycle for these funds opens every year on January 1 and closes March 1.
The Keokee Fund supports the education of academically gifted students. It was created in 2002 to provide more opportunities for academically gifted students in the Dan River Region. Grants are available to provide support for organizations, schools, classrooms and students that are academically gifted.
The Autism Education Fund, which was established in 2012, supports local autism education-related programs or organizations that benefit individuals, families and educators within the Dan River Region. Grants are available to provide support for educators, supplement costs of educational services and promote autism awareness.