Community Foundation Engagement Center

06/01/2026

Know someone who just can’t help but bring people together in our community? Nominations and applications are now open for the RVA Weaver Awards across all nine Richmond-area localities! Learn More: engage.planrva.org/rva-weaver-awards

Are YOU a Community Weaver? Know someone that brings neighbors together to build back trust, learn alongside and from one another....the folks that just can't help connect others? We call you weavers.

***TODAY*** opens the RVA Weaver Award nomination and application window across ALL nine localities in the Richmond region!

We think you'll be happily surprised by the "low lift" process and inclusive eligibility of these awards: $2500 - $5000 each, with a minimum of 20 awards given each year! engage.planrva.org/rva-weaver-awards

As the region's Community Host, selected by Weave: The Social Fabric Project at The Aspen Institute, in collaboration with our team of regional partners, we're exited for you to join us! in this process of lifting up those who lift up our communities!

NOW thru August, NOMINATE, APPLY & SHARE!

05/27/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 ENLP info sessions!
Learn More: cfrichmond.org/receive/nonprofits-foundations/partnerships/business-connect

The Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Program (ENLP) is a dynamic, nine-month leadership program for the next generation of nonprofit leaders in the greater Richmond region. For over 15 years, ENLP has been creating space for area leaders to invest in themselves, uncovering potential, building community and strengthening the nonprofit sector.

Interested in joining the next ENLP cohort? Please attend an upcoming info session to get started! www.cfnonprofits.org

05/12/2026

Community Purchasing Alliance Cooperative launched in 2010 to solve a need - helping community institutions reduce their operating costs so they can reinvest in their missions and communities.

Through group purchasing processes for facilities-based contracts, CPA helps organizations find better contracts, mission-oriented vendors, and friendlier contract terms. With over 15 years of experience in the DC region, CPA is now expanding to Richmond and looking to support community institutions with their purchasing needs. Through CPA's group purchasing programs, members have saved millions of dollars and countless hours, all while shifting over $60 million dollars to minority-owned businesses.

At this session, you'll hear about CPA's origin story, the way group purchasing works, and their existing DC area programs. Then we'll discuss the vision for Central Virginia - your vision - about what might be possible by purchasing together here in Richmond. Register to Attend: bit.ly/cpacinfosession

05/11/2026

Attend an info session in May to learn more about Impact 100. Grant applications are due July 17! ➡️ impact100rva.org/apply-for-a-grant

ATTENTION NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
Our 2026 Grant Application Sneak Peek is officially LIVE!
Review our full Grants Calendar as well as an in-depth look into our grant requirements and application process under the "Apply for A Grant" page on our website! Grant applications will be accepted from June 1st, 2026 through July 17th, 2026.
We will also be hosting two Non-Profit Grant Application Information Sessions on Wednesday, May 13th @ 2 PM and Friday, May 29th at 10 AM (attendee links and additional information to follow.)
We can't wait to see all of the incredible applications that will come through this year! Thank you for once again being a part of this incredible journey.
Visit https://impact100rva.org/apply-for-a-grant for more information.

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

🌎 Earth Day is April 22 and all month long, our region is coming alive with ways to make a difference! From parks and gardens to neighborhoods and even grocery stores, there are opportunities everywhere to get involved and take action.🌱

Looking to roll up your sleeves? Discover a wide range of environmental volunteer projects happening locally on CFengage.org.

Join Richmond Shines for cleanups happening in April and into May! The Richmond ToolBank is building on the momentum of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day, partnering with Clean City Commission, Southside ReLeaf, and others to take this effort upstream—cleaning neighborhoods, streets, and storm drains before litter reaches the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. 💧

Get Involved: cfengage.org/richmond-shines

You can also explore Don't Trash Central Virginia ♻️ for more regional events.

Learn More: engage.planrva.org/dont-trash-CVA

No matter how you choose to participate, big or small, your actions matter. However you activate this month helps!

04/15/2026

Do you know a community weaver who connects, uplifts, and builds community locally? Recognize them through the RVA Weaver Awards, offering grants of $2,500–$5,000. Have questions? Join a virtual info session this April or May! Learn More: engage.planrva.org/rva-weaver-awards

We're pretty sure you know someone or a group who are always bringing folks together, building bridges, and making sure everyone feels like they belong. We call them weavers.

The RVA Weaver Awards is an opportunity to recognize and lift up their stories and offer funding to help them continue! As the Weaver Community Host, PlanRVA will distribute 20+ "micro-grants" ($$$) directly to weavers across the Richmond region, and we need YOUR help to identify, nominate and encourage them to apply! We know you have questions!

JOIN US for an upcoming virtual information session: April 21st, May 1, 6 or 19th
(AM & PM options)

RVA WEAVER AWARDS APPLICATION OPENS JUNE 2026!
Awards range from $2500-$5000 each.

Visit engage.planrva.org/rva-weaver-awards to sign up for a session, learn more and get involved!

04/14/2026

Across our region, nonprofits agree: volunteers make it all possible! 🚀🌟There’s still time to join the Volunteer Passport challenge and make a real difference locally.