Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund
Introduction
The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
unifies the charitable gifts of individuals in order to provide
leadership and financial leverage that addresses the current and
future needs of our community, using grants designed to improve
the quality of life in our region. We facilitate philanthropy within
the counties of Caroline, King George, Stafford, Spotsylvania and
the City of Fredericksburg.
In April 2010, the Trust created by Mr. Duff McDuff Green, Jr.
established a fund at the Community Foundation intended to
support – in a timeless way - the causes he cared so deeply about.
Among Mr. Green's passions were preserving land and providing opportunities for children to pursue
healthy outdoor activities.
Funding Eligibility
To qualify for a grant from the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund, applicants must be a formally organized taxexempt nonprofit organization.
Funding Restrictions
In general, the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund will not make grants for the following purposes:
 Programs outside of Planning District 16
 Capital building expenses
 Fundraising events
 Endowment funds
 Lobbying
Funding Focus Areas
Proposals submitted to the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund should address one of the following general
focus areas.
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Promote recreation opportunities in the community.
This includes programs that seek ways to: increase recreation opportunities or access, build or
improve recreation facilities, provide training or technical assistance which promotes increased
physical activity and meaningful outdoor experiences. Recreation-related research, education and/or
community needs assessment will be considered: for such proposals a compelling local need must
be clearly demonstrated.
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Benefit our region’s youth.
This includes proposals that aim to improve the quality of life for youth and the community in
which they live. Applicants may address one or more of the following: educational, athletic,
academic, social, civic, and/or community-based initiatives, which involve or support children.
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Advance local historic/cultural preservation.
Proposals in this category seek to preserve our community’s most significant and endangered
cultural treasures.
Grants are available for preservation and/or conservation work on locally significant intellectual
and cultural artifacts and historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include
objects, collections, documents, sculpture, and works of art. Historic structures and sites include
historic districts, lots, buildings, structures, and objects.
The Community Foundation’s stated organizational values reflect qualities that are found in the most
promising grant proposals. These qualities are not used as the sole deciding factors, but proposals that
demonstrate these qualities will be considered most competitive. Proposals that uphold the following
values are preferred:
Stewardship. Projects that evidence the careful and responsible management of capital and human
resources. These projects show sustainability, fiscal prudence and integrity.
Inspiration. Projects that creatively inspire collective effort and positive action. Such projects might
include plans to disseminate information or challenge others to act.
Collaboration. Projects that foster and create productive partnerships and reduce redundancies.
Signed letters of commitment among partners are one example of a best practice in collaborative work.
Vision. Projects that demonstrate visionary leadership. Such projects show commitment to
responsibly accomplishing set goals and to achieving remarkable outcomes.
Accountability. Projects that measure and share with community stakeholders the impact that their
efforts create in our communities. These proposals have a clear statement about what will constitute
success for the project and how progress toward the stated goals will be measured.
Grant Review Process and Due dates
This Request for Proposals marks the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund’s fourth cycle of grantmaking.
Initial requests should come in the form of a two-page, single spaced Concept Paper that will serve as a
brief preliminary communication regarding the proposed program. Applicants may later be invited to
submit a full grant application, advancing to a further stage of review. Occasionally, the Community
Foundation may award small grants upon review of the concept paper, without requesting further
materials.
To be considered, Concept Papers must:
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Include a narrative of up to 2 pages.
Include the Cover Sheet form, which is provided below. (Not counted as part of two page total).
Demonstrate a clear community need and show a strong link between the need and the
proposed program.
Describe the proposed program activities and strategies and their expected impact, to include a
general statement of the project timeframe.
The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund does not offer parameters regarding the dollar amount of grant
requests. Please submit a fiscally prudent proposal that allows you to achieve significant results.
Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fiscal Year 2015 Grant Cycle Timeline
July 14, 2014—An electronic copy of this Grant Application will be available at www.cfrrr.org .
August 11, 2014—Concept Papers are due. Applications must be received in our office no later
than 5:00 PM on the due date. Applications are accept by mail or email. If you email, please follow up
with the office to confirm receipt. After the deadline, concept papers will be returned.
September 25, 2014—Organizations whose Concept Papers are approved by the Grants Committee
will be invited to submit a full Grant Application for further review. Additional guidelines for full grant
applications will be provided at this time.
October 30, 2014—Full Grant Applications due.
As part of the review process, applicants may be asked to host one or more Community Foundation
representatives for a brief site visit before final grant award decisions are made. Site visits will take
place in November 2014.
Week of January 19, 2015—Applicants will be notified of their proposal outcomes.
If you have questions, or would like assistance with your concept paper or application, please
contact Casey Hu or Lisa Biever at 540-373-9292 or casey.hu@cfrrr.org / lisa.biever@cfrrr.org.
Foundation staff may contact you if we have questions or need additional information about your
proposal.
The Duff McDuff Green Fund of the
Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 208
Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208
Physical Address:
725 Jackson Street Suite 114
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
Applicant Check List:
Mandatory
Application meets eligibility requirements.
Application does not conflict with eligibility restrictions.
Proposal addresses one or more funding focus areas.
Application includes completed Cover Sheet.
Written Concept Paper narrative:
o Is no more than two pages, single spaced.
o Please do not staple/bind. Paperclips suffice.
o Clearly and persuasively demonstrates a community need.
o Thoroughly describes the project, to include expected impact, strategies used and
general timeline.
o Shows a clear link between the stated need and the proposed project.
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Proposed project demonstrates compliance with Community Foundation values.
Applicants may attach 1 two-sided page of marketing/informational brochures, if deemed necessary.
Duff McDuff Green Fund Concept Paper
Cover Sheet
Organization Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Fax:
Primary Contact
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Phone:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address, if different:
E-mail:
Federal Exempt (501 c 3) ID Number:
Project Title:
Amount Requested:
Briefly describe your organization or group (100 words or fewer)
Briefly describe the proposed project (100 words or fewer)