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STEM Program Expansion Grants for Schools via Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Alexandria City, Virginia, Amherst County, Virginia +64 more
Up to US $5,000
Public and charter schools expanding PLTW Launch STEM programs in Pittsylvania County, Virginia can access funding through Project Lead The Way for the 2025–2026 academic year. Grants up to Up to US $5,000 may cover PLTW participation fees, required technology, program equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel, room, and board.
STEM / STEAM Education

Roy G. and Joan F. Gignac Scholarship

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Caswell County, North Carolina, Danville City, Virginia +2 more
Unspecified amount

About

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

The Foundation’s service area now includes Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia as well as Caswell County, NC.

Scholarship Information

Currently, The Community Foundation administers 75 separate endowed scholarship funds. Established by individuals or organizations, these funds help area students achieve their academic and career-oriented goals.

Scholarships through the Community Foundation support individuals of all ages who reside within the Dan River Region – Danville, VA; Pittsylvania and Halifax counties, VA; and Caswell County, NC. In 2025, we awarded more than $370,000 to 152 students.

Roy G. and Joan F. Gignac Scholarship

Open applications for graduates pursuing technical fields of study, preferably attending the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Education - Higher Education

First Responder-Hero Education Scholarship

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Caswell County, North Carolina, Danville City, Virginia +1 more
Unspecified amount

About

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

The Foundation’s service area now includes Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia as well as Caswell County, NC.

Scholarship Information

Currently, The Community Foundation administers 75 separate endowed scholarship funds. Established by individuals or organizations, these funds help area students achieve their academic and career-oriented goals.

Scholarships through the Community Foundation support individuals of all ages who reside within the Dan River Region – Danville, VA; Pittsylvania and Halifax counties, VA; and Caswell County, NC. In 2025, we awarded more than $370,000 to 152 students.

First Responder-Hero Education Scholarship

Open applications for Danville, Pittsylvania, and Caswell County graduates whose parents are armed forces members or veterans, law enforcement officers, or fulltime or volunteer firefighters, with a preference for graduates whose parents were killed or wounded while performing their duties.

Education - Higher Education

Roy L. and Mary G. Doss Scholarship

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Danville City, Virginia, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Unspecified amount

About

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

The Foundation’s service area now includes Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia as well as Caswell County, NC.

Scholarship Information

Currently, The Community Foundation administers 75 separate endowed scholarship funds. Established by individuals or organizations, these funds help area students achieve their academic and career-oriented goals.

Scholarships through the Community Foundation support individuals of all ages who reside within the Dan River Region – Danville, VA; Pittsylvania and Halifax counties, VA; and Caswell County, NC. In 2025, we awarded more than $370,000 to 152 students.

Roy L. and Mary G. Doss Scholarship

Open applications for graduates of Danville or Pittsylvania County. 

Education - Higher Education

Pittsylvania County Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Danville City, Virginia, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Unspecified amount
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region provides Pittsylvania County, Virginia African American students with scholarship support for higher education, including those from Danville. Applicants must be full-time students, with preference for those attending historically black colleges and universities, making this a fit for local residents pursuing college or university degrees.
Education - Higher Education

Agriculture Scholarship Funding for Students from Community Foundation

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Caswell County, North Carolina, Danville City, Virginia +1 more
Unspecified amount
Students from Pittsylvania County, Virginia planning to study agriculture or with a varsity athletics background can apply for the Steven Bruce Daniels, Jr. Scholarship to attend NC State University or Virginia Tech. Grants from The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region support full-time students who are graduates of Danville, Pittsylvania, or Caswell County schools.
Education - Higher Education Agriculture Sports & Athletics

Community Foundation Drama Grants in Pittsylvania

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Danville City, Virginia, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Unspecified amount
Graduates of Danville Public Schools and Pittsylvania County Public Schools who are outstanding drama students can receive scholarship support for higher education through the Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship. Focused on education, the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region invites eligible students from Pittsylvania County, Virginia to apply as full-time students pursuing academic and career goals.
Education - Higher Education

Project Lead The Way Support for STEM

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Alexandria City, Virginia, Amherst County, Virginia +64 more
Up to US $10,000
Public and charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway STEM programs in Pittsylvania County, Virginia can receive up to US $10,000 for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. With a mission to inspire PreK–12 students in STEM, Project Lead The Way partners with L3Harris Technologies to fund 2025–2026 program growth and requires one year of grant reporting.
STEM / STEAM Education

Radiologic Technology Funding from Community Foundation

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Caswell County, North Carolina, Danville City, Virginia +2 more
Unspecified amount
Full-time students in Pittsylvania County, Virginia pursuing radiologic technology, or nursing if no radiologic applicants apply, may be eligible for this memorial scholarship supporting higher education. Pittsylvania County students can access funding through the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region to advance studies in biomedical imaging and related healthcare fields.
Education - Higher Education Nursing Biomedical Imaging

Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary (APNEP) Program: Engagement and Stewardship Project

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State/Local Government
Alamance County, North Carolina, Appomattox County, Virginia +77 more
US $40,000 - US $80,000
The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) offers funding for projects focused on community engagement and stewardship aimed at enhancing environmental literacy and volunteerism in the Albemarle-Pamlico region. Grants typically range from $40,000 to $80,000, supporting initiatives that foster stewardship, promote outdoor experiences, and address environmental inequities, ensuring diverse community involvement in protecting local ecosystems.
Environmental Education Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management +3 more

Douglas Sager Hayes and Mildred "Mickey" Hayes Scholarship

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Danville City, Virginia, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Unspecified amount

About

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

The Foundation’s service area now includes Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia as well as Caswell County, NC.

Scholarship Information

Currently, The Community Foundation administers 75 separate endowed scholarship funds. Established by individuals or organizations, these funds help area students achieve their academic and career-oriented goals.

Scholarships through the Community Foundation support individuals of all ages who reside within the Dan River Region – Danville, VA; Pittsylvania and Halifax counties, VA; and Caswell County, NC. In 2025, we awarded more than $370,000 to 152 students.

Douglas Sager Hayes and Mildred "Mickey" Hayes Scholarship

Open applications for Danville and Pittsylvania County graduates studying art.

Education - Higher Education Art Education

Diane Marie Gross Scholarship

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Danville City, Virginia, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Unspecified amount

About

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

The Foundation’s service area now includes Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia as well as Caswell County, NC.

Scholarship Information

Currently, The Community Foundation administers 75 separate endowed scholarship funds. Established by individuals or organizations, these funds help area students achieve their academic and career-oriented goals.

Scholarships through the Community Foundation support individuals of all ages who reside within the Dan River Region – Danville, VA; Pittsylvania and Halifax counties, VA; and Caswell County, NC. In 2025, we awarded more than $370,000 to 152 students.

Diane Marie Gross Scholarship

Open applications for Danville and Pittsylvania County graduates attending Washington and Lee University or the College of William and Mary.

Education - Higher Education

STEM Education Funding from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Alexandria City, Virginia, Amherst County, Virginia +64 more
Up to US $20,000
Public and charter schools in Pittsylvania County, Virginia can receive up to US $20,000 to launch or expand PLTW Gateway STEM programs, covering fees, equipment, devices, and teacher training. Project Lead The Way, with support from L3Harris Technologies, requires schools to implement two Gateway units over two years and complete annual reporting.
STEM / STEAM Education

Computer Science Expansion Grants for Schools from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Alexandria City, Virginia, Amherst County, Virginia +64 more
Up to US $10,000
Public and charter schools in Pittsylvania County, Virginia with existing PLTW Computer Science programs can apply for Project Lead The Way grants up to Up to US $10,000 to expand those programs. Funding may cover PLTW participation fees, required technology, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel, room, and board costs.
Computer Science & Engineering

Project Lead The Way Support for Computer Science

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Alexandria City, Virginia, Amherst County, Virginia +64 more
Up to US $20,000
Pittsylvania County, Virginia public and charter schools starting or expanding PLTW computer science programs can access funding via Project Lead The Way, with awards up to US $20,000. Grants support PLTW participation fees, required computers, equipment, supplies, and core training costs for two different computer science courses over the 2025–2027 school years.
Computer Science & Engineering

Project Lead The Way Support for Engineering

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Alexandria City, Virginia, Amherst County, Virginia +64 more
Up to US $15,000
Public and charter schools expanding PLTW Engineering in Pittsylvania County, Virginia can access funding through Project Lead The Way, with grants up to US $15,000. Funds may cover PLTW participation fees, required computers, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs for the 2025–2026 academic year, with priority for high-need student populations.
Engineering

PLTW Engineering - New Program (L3Harris Technologies)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Alexandria City, Virginia, Amherst County, Virginia +64 more
Up to US $30,000
L3Harris Technologies has partnered with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to inspire PreK-12 students in STEM fields. This initiative supports grants for schools starting or expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Eligible public and charter schools in specified counties can apply for a total of $30,000, distributed over two years. The grant aims to enhance engineering education and promote innovative learning experiences for students.
Engineering

Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Danville City, Virginia, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Unspecified amount

About

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

The Foundation’s service area now includes Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia as well as Caswell County, NC.

Scholarship Information

Currently, The Community Foundation administers 75 separate endowed scholarship funds. Established by individuals or organizations, these funds help area students achieve their academic and career-oriented goals.

Scholarships through the Community Foundation support individuals of all ages who reside within the Dan River Region – Danville, VA; Pittsylvania and Halifax counties, VA; and Caswell County, NC. In 2025, we awarded more than $370,000 to 152 students.

Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship

Open applications for deserving Danville/Pittsylvania graduates who are pursuing a law enforcement career.

Education - Higher Education Police & Law Enforcement

Womack Foundation Grant

Womack Foundation
Corporate
Caswell County, North Carolina, Danville City, Virginia +1 more
Unspecified amount
The Womack Foundation Grant, established in 1963 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Womack, Sr., aims to enhance educational and recreational opportunities for residents of Caswell County, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. The foundation provides non-interest bearing loans for post-secondary education and grants to organizations that improve access to programs for youth in financial need. Proposals are evaluated biannually in spring and fall, encouraging early submissions for funding consideration.
Youth Services Recreation Education - Higher Education

Maude Charitable Trust Charitable Grants

J. T. - Minnie Maude Charitable Trust
Private
Danville City, Virginia, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Unspecified amount
The J. T. - Minnie Maude Charitable Trust aims to enhance educational opportunities by providing financial assistance to deserving students in the Danville/Pittsylvania County area. Additionally, it supports local non-profit organizations through charitable grants. The Trust upholds the legacy of its founder, J. T. Emerson, by ensuring that funds benefit the community directly and prohibits the diversion of resources for political activities.
All fields of work

ESHPF Disaster Relief Assistance Grant Program

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources
State/Local Government
Albemarle County, Virginia, Appomattox County, Virginia +35 more
Unspecified amount
The ESHPF Disaster Relief Assistance Grant Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, has received $2,000,000 from the NPS to document historic resources in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. This program aims to support community-driven efforts for surveying architectural and archaeological sites in 37 localities across Virginia. Eligible projects may include preservation planning and nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, ensuring the protection and recognition of Virginia's rich cultural heritage.
Landscape Architecture Land / Habitat Conservation Historic Preservation

CFDRR: Agency Emergency Fund

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Caswell County, North Carolina, Halifax County, Virginia +1 more
Up to US $25,000
The CFDRR Agency Emergency Fund provides urgent financial assistance to nonprofit agencies in the Dan River Region facing unexpected emergencies. Grants up to $25,000 can be awarded to eligible 501(c)3 organizations, addressing short-term funding needs that disrupt essential services. The fund prioritizes time-sensitive requests and aims to support organizations with a sound recovery plan and documented need, ensuring vital community services continue during crises.
Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid

CFDRR: Keokee Fund Grant

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Caswell County, North Carolina, Halifax County, Virginia +1 more
Unspecified amount
The CFDRR: Keokee Fund Grant aims to support academically gifted students in the Dan River Region by funding organizations, schools, and classrooms. Established in 2002, this initiative focuses on providing educational opportunities for these students. Each year, grants are awarded to nonprofit agencies to enhance educational support and resources, ensuring that gifted students receive the encouragement they need to excel in their academic pursuits.
Academic Success & Enrichment

Frank, Mary and Ray Compton Scholarship

The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Private
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Unspecified amount

About

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

The Foundation’s service area now includes Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia as well as Caswell County, NC.

Scholarship Information

Currently, The Community Foundation administers 75 separate endowed scholarship funds. Established by individuals or organizations, these funds help area students achieve their academic and career-oriented goals.

Scholarships through the Community Foundation support individuals of all ages who reside within the Dan River Region – Danville, VA; Pittsylvania and Halifax counties, VA; and Caswell County, NC. In 2025, we awarded more than $370,000 to 152 students.

Frank, Mary and Ray Compton Scholarship

 Open applications for Pittsylvania County graduates who have a need for financial support

Education - Higher Education

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Mission Catholic dioceses planning major events or bishop education needs in Pittsylvania County, Virginia may be eligible for Francis Grants, which fund monumental diocesan occasions and bishops’ continued education. These national grants from Catholic Extension go directly to pre-approved poor dioceses, not to individual parishes, regional entities, or other nonprofits.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Education

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic school educators in Extension Dioceses, including Pittsylvania County, Virginia, can apply for Catholic Extension’s leadership development support to access graduate-level training in Catholic school administration. This one-year online certificate through Loyola Marymount University strengthens mission effectiveness, operational management, and instructional leadership, with participants committing to two years of service and implementing a strategic school improvement project.
Education - K through 12 Catholicism Religious / Theological Education

Catholic Extension Support for Ministry Programs

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses with 501(c)(3) ministries can seek funding to establish, expand, or enhance pastoral and social outreach, including catechesis, family life, media evangelization, liturgy, social services, and disaster recovery in eligible U.S. mission areas. Catholic Extension supports designated Extension Dioceses, so Pittsylvania County, Virginia organizations may be eligible only if they operate within an approved mission diocese.
Catholicism Family Services Homelessness Services +3 more

Pittsylvania County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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Last updated: November 2, 2026. Next update: December 6, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Virginia

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Virginia?

Grants are most commonly $113,117.

$113,117

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Pittsylvania County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Virginia awarded a total of 69,694 grants.

2022 66,520

2023 66,322

2024 69,694

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Pittsylvania County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Virginia, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Pittsylvania County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 9.79%.

2022 $6,521,474,631

2023 $7,159,569,220
9.78%

2024 $7,860,695,969
9.79%

Virginia Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Fairfax County, Arlington County, and Alexandria City receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Fairfax County $2,293,731,782
Arlington County $2,240,636,439
Alexandria City $719,704,106
Richmond City $452,557,663
Loudoun County $376,230,846

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