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Nonprofits & Grants
The programs considered for support by the Shenandoah Community Foundation are located in Shenandoah County or will directly benefit Shenandoah County residents. The Foundation currently has two annual grant cycles: Community Grants and the Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund Grants.
Community Grants
Currently we consider grant awards in six broad areas:
- Arts and culture
- Civic affairs
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Family, Child, and Social Services
However, we also welcome good ideas emerging from the community. In these six funding areas, the Foundation is interested in working with organizations and associations to build on community strengths and find solutions to community problems.
The application process is now open. Applications must be received by July 15, 2025.
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund provides grants to educate, guide, and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in cultural arts in Shenandoah County, Virginia. For this purpose, “cultural arts” includes, but is not limited to, individual and group artistic expressions through drawing, painting, collage, glasswork, pottery, and other ceramics, weaving, sculpture, carving, photography, film, video, other digital and electronic media, music theatre, dance, writing, and any other mode or medium of visual, aural, tactile, physical, or written artistic expression, including artistic expression for or by special needs individuals.
Grants from this fund are not limited to groups with an arts mission but can be used by any nonprofit organization for artistic-related activities. The application and total available funding amount will be available in December, with applications due in February.