Opens Mon, Jan 4, 2027Possible fit

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Bama Works Fund

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Community foundation

Checked Nov 2, 2026 on cacfonline.org

Award: Up to $10,000
Next date: Opens Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Who can apply: Nonprofits, Local governments, Churches
Where: Charlottesville area

Grants from the Dave Matthews Band, managed by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, for community initiatives in youth development, essential needs, the environment and the arts. Nonprofits, local governments, religious groups and schools serving Charlottesville and nearby counties may apply.

Could a playground win this?

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Playgrounds are not named, but the fund supports community initiatives in youth development and wellbeing, which a community or school playground could fit. A grant could pay for part of a project, such as shade or one play piece.

Grants made by Dave Matthews Band to support community initiatives.

Youth Development & Wellbeing

Based on the funder's words, from cacfonline.org (opens in a new tab). This is our read, not the funder's.

How to apply

New organizations submit the new organization form on the CACF website.
Returning applicants email grants@cacfonline.org on the day the round opens to get an access code.
Public schools include a Superintendent's letter of support; private schools include a Principal's or Headmaster's letter.
Submit through the CACF Grantee Portal by 11:59 PM on the closing day.

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All the details

Match: None listed
Opens: Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Deadline: Mon, Feb 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Schedule: Yearly cycle. The funder posts these dates without a year; these are the next ones on its yearly schedule.
Cycle: Two rounds each year. Round 1 opens January 4 and closes February 15 at 11:59 PM. A second round runs in summer. Organizations may apply once every 12 months.
Who can apply, in full: 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental or religious entities, or groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), benefiting Charlottesville and nearby counties; public and private schools may apply with limits.
What it funds: Community initiatives in youth development and wellbeing, access to essential needs, the environment, and the arts and humanities.
Area: Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and Orange.
Contact: grants@cacfonline.org
Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community foundation)
Source we checked: https://cacfonline.org/grants/opportunities/ (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.