OpenPossible fit

Cochran Family Youth Fund

Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Community foundation

Checked Nov 2, 2026 on cfnsv.org

Award: Grants generally range from $1,000 to $3,000.
Next date: Due
Who can apply: Nonprofits
Where: City of Winchester

Grants for nonprofits that improve life for children through educational, athletic, social, civic and community-based activities in the Winchester, Frederick, Clarke and Warren area. Established youth-serving groups get priority. One CFNSV application is considered by all five funds.

Could a playground win this?

Possible fit Medium confidence

Playgrounds are not named, but the fund supports children's athletic and community-based activities and encourages specific projects. A grant could pay for a play piece, shade or surfacing as part of a larger youth project.

The purpose of the grant is to improve the quality of life for children and the communities in which they live by providing financial assistance for educational, athletic, academic, social, civic and community-based activities that involve or support children.

Funding for specific projects or programs is encouraged.

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

How to apply

Create or log into an account on the CFNSV grant portal.
Submit one application during the competitive grant window to be considered by all five funds.
Submit a final report on grant expenses by the report deadline.

See this grant on cfnsv.org (opens in a new tab)

All the details

Match: None listed
Opened: Mon, Apr 6, 2026
Cycle: Annual combined cycle. The 2026 window opened April 6, 2026 and has passed; the page lists the closing date as 05/8/2025 at 5:00 PM, which appears to be a typo. Applicants are notified in late September or October.
Who can apply, in full: Nonprofit organizations with programs benefiting the City of Winchester and Frederick, Clarke and Warren Counties; priority to well-established groups with a history of success in youth welfare
What it funds: Educational, athletic, academic, social, civic and community-based activities that involve or support children
Area: City of Winchester and Frederick, Clarke and Warren Counties, Virginia.
Contact: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnsv
Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley (Community foundation)
Source we checked: https://cfnsv.org/receive/grant-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.