“Pie heads,” runners, and dogs alike sprung from the start of the “Be Thankful 5K” at Bold Rock Cidery the day after Thanksgiving. Proceeds from this annual event benefit NCCF.
More than 150 runners—and a few dogs—turned out for the post-Thanksgiving “Be Thankful 5K” race held again this year on Nov. 23 at Bold Rock Cidery in Nellysford, VA. The fastest runner in each age/gender group walked away with a prize and bragging rights, and yes—there was a prize for the fastest dog, too. The event was sponsored by Wintergreen Resort, Bold Rock Cider, and the Rockfish Valley Foundation. Net proceeds to the tune of $2,000 ($1,500 from the race and $500 from Bold Rock Cidery) went to the Nelson County Community Fund, where neighbors help neighbors in need.
NCCF grants are awarded twice a year. Proposal deadlines are December 31 (for a February/March decision) and June 30 (for an August/September decision).
The Nelson County Community Fund (NCCF) is pleased to announce its next round of grants, with applications due no later than June 30, 2025.
Your organization’s Grant Application will be reviewed by the Nelson County Community Fund board of directors, and you may be selected for a site visit to assess your organization’s needs and services.
If your organization is selected to receive an NCCF grant, you will be responsible for completing a report, using a version of this form:
Your organization also will be asked to share videos, photos, and news updates about projects funded through the NCCF grant. Use this media release form to allow NCCF to promote its mission by posting your images and news on our website.
The NCCF raises funds – large and small -to give out as grants.
NCCF board members span the county geographically, culturally, and socioeconomically. Many have direct experience in finance, marketing, small businesses, and fundraising. See member biographies below.
Twice a year, the NCCF reviews grant requests from non-profit charitable organizations serving Nelson County. Based on the relative merits of the various grant requests and available funds, disbursement recommendations are made.
One of NCCF’s liveliest grant recipients, Girls on the Run of Central Virginia hosted two 5K races this fall. NCCF advisory committee members Donna McCurdy (co-chair) and Sue Klett were on hand to cheer on Nelson County’s teams from Tye River Elementary and Rockfish Elementary as they raced at Sweet Briar College in Amherst on Nov. 17. NCCF also supported other GOTR teams in a race on Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at St. Anne’s-Belfield Learning Village in Charlottesville. As GOTR Council Director Mary Hansen noted, the program is all about bolstering young girls’ self-esteem as they mature. “Running is just one of our tools and it really works,” said Hansen. For more photos and information go to GOTR’s website: www.girlsontheruncenva.org.
Nelson County Advisory Committee co-chair Donna McCurdy rewards a Girls On the Run participant with a medal for “finishing strong” at a 5K race at Sweet Briar College in November.
