Capacity Development
Grants
Grant Description
Investments to help local organizations and nonprofit employees grow stronger, develop partnerships and find new ways to solve recurring issues.
GRANT RECIPIENTS
Pittsylvania County Public Library
Year: 2017
Amount: $97,000
Information: Assist Pittsylvania County Library in moving the Mt. Hermon branch library to a new and larger location.
Website: https://pcplib.org/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area
Year: 2017
Amount: $21,340
Information: To address identified organizational needs as assessed by TCC's Group Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT).
Website: http://biglittledanville.org/bbbs/
Dan River Nonprofit Network
Year: 2017
Amount: $22,550
Information: To increase its organizational internal capacity of leadership to implement the strategic plan and achieve strategic programmatic goals by assessing and strengthening staff and board roles.
Website: https://danrivernonprofits.org/
Danville Church-Based Tutorial Capacity Development
Year: 2017
Amount: $25,000
Information: To develop Board, volunteer and educational strategies to support the organization's impact for educational outcomes for children in the Dan River Region.
Website: http://www.dcbtp.com/
God's Storehouse Capacity Development
Year: 2017
Amount: $24,225
Information: To develop a structure and capacity to leverage board and internal infrastructure as key inputs to organizational growth as effectiveness.
Website: http://godsstorehouse.org/
DRBA Capacity Development
Year: 2017
Amount: $23,430
Information: To develop and support a fundraising and marketing strategy to sustain and grow the organization's impact.
Website: http://www.danriver.org/
River District Association
Year: 2017
Amount: $19,580
Information: To implement board leadership and strategic planning to sustain and grow the program model.
Website: http://danvilleriverdistrict.com/
Caswell County Partnership for Children
Year: 2017
Amount: $24,767
Information: To articulate mission and vision to the external audiences and support the Board's ability to raise unrestricted funds for sustainability and implement better technology systems.
Website: http://www.caswellchildren.org/
Danville Science Center Capacity Building
Year: 2017
Amount: 58,190
Information: To increase its organizational internal capacity to operationalize the strategic plan and achieve programmatic goals by building staff capacity to communicate mission and vision to funders and other external audiences for sustainability.
Website: http://dsc.smv.org/
Boys & Girls Club of the Danville Area
Year: 2017
Amount: $24,145
Information: To invest in building capacity for staff and organizational sustainability to enhance marketing and storytelling to demonstrate impact.
Website: http://www.bgcdanville.org/
Caswell Family Medical Center
Year: 2017
Amount: $22,000
Information: To increase organizational leadership and grow business model and build human resources and infrastructure for sustainability.
Website: http://caswellmedical.org/
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County
Year: 2017
Amount: $23,650
Information: To increase organizational capacity to implement the strategic plan and sustain a model to articulate value to external stakeholders and create an internal operating structure that promotes strategic programmatic goals.
Website: http://www.liveuniteddpc.org/
Gunn Memorial Public Library Expansion
Year: 2017
Amount: $455,000
Information: Matching grant for significant expansion to double the size of the Caswell County Library.
Website: http://www.caswellcountync.gov/pView.aspx?id=9385&catid=600
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Year: 2018
Amount: $24,990
Information: To hire a consultant to provide executive coaching, leadership training and facilitate a board retreat for the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors during 2018.
Website: https://pittsylvaniacountyva.gov/218/Board-of-Supervisors
River District Association 2018
Year: 2018
Amount: $450,000
Information: Three year grant for RDA's next phase of growing the organization and revitalizing downtown Danville by focusing on implementing the recently completed strategic plan, which includes new programs and services to support community and economic development.
Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex
Year: 2018
Amount: $659,177
Information: To expand the current facilities at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex. The Phase II Livestock Expansion is for the purpose of hosting larger-scale livestock events, and also increasing the participation in the Virginia Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Feeder cattle program for Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, and Campbell Counties. Includes additional Executive Director grant.
Averett University
Year: 2019
Amount: $75,000
Information: For a three-year grant to partner with the Education Advisory Board (EAB) to provide through their Small School Global Partnership best practice research, implementation guidance, and national peer forums for the entire university on how to best further Averett’s educational mission.
Website: https://www.averett.edu/
Danville Neighborhood Development Corporation
Year: 2019
Amount: $125,000
Information: A grant to plan out a strategy to build on the economic success of the River District by redeveloping the neighborhoods surrounding the River District into a vibrant and thriving communities for young professional with families and residents looking for attractive housing close to downtown
Website: https://danvillendc.org/
Caswell Family Medical Center
Year: 2020
Amount: $18,750
Information: To hire a consultant to conduct a strategic plan to define the organization's direction, build supporting systems, effective and efficient infrastructure and evidence-based core programs.
Website: https://caswellmedical.org/
Caswell County Schools
Year: 2020
Amount: $25,000
Information: To hire a consultant to evaluate the feasibility, benefits and outcomes for a Caswell County Regional Civic Center for the Arts.
Website: https://www.caswell.k12.nc.us/
Dan River Nonprofit Network
Year: 2020
Amount: $24,990
Information: Fund development implementation efforts and for improved staff and volunteers efficiency and effectiveness consultation.
Website: https://danrivernonprofits.org/
DCBTP Fund Development Consultant
Year: 2020
Amount: $24,200
Information: For a Fund Development plan and infrastructure consultants to assist with implementation strategies.
Website: http://www.dcbtp.com/
Caswell Council for the Arts 2020
Year: 2020
Amount: $25,000
Information: To hire consultants to evaluate the feasibility, benefits and outcomes for the Arts Council and develop a strategic plan.
Southside Area Tennis Association 2020
Year: 2020
Amount: $25,000
Information: Hire professional consulting services to develop a sustainable business model and implementation of a strategic plan, fund development plan and governance structure.
Website: https://www.southsideareatennis.org/
River District Association 2020
Year: 2020
Amount: $25,000
Information: Set new goals and strategies for next 3 years to develop a new strategic plan, a fund development plan to diversify revenue and access technical support to guide outcomes.
City of Danville Digital Marketing Capacity Support - 2021
Year: 2021
Amount: $3,500
Information: To contract with DCI to lead a 'train the trainer' workshop where key city staff will receive social media training and then craft trainings for different applications across city.
Website: https://danvilleva.gov/
Pittsylvania County Digital Capacity - 2021
Year: 2021
Amount: $5,000
Information: To hire a contractor to produce photos, videos and drone footage of the county to be used on their website.
Website: https://pittsylvaniacountyva.gov/
Danville Public Schools Strategic Planning Process 2021
Year: 2021
Amount: $25,000
Information: To fund Danville Public Schools' strategic planning process and hire professional consultants.
Just Kids Child Development Strategic Planning - 2021
Year: 2021
Amount: $24,955.87
Information: To increase organizational infrastructure in strategic planning for the next three years and to create a fundraising plan for long-term funding sustainability.
Website: https://www.justkidscdc.com/
River District Association Digital Marketing Capacity Support
Year: 2021
Amount: $5,000
Information: To hire a consultant to assist RDA in improving their online presence by updating their website, restructuring content, development search engine optimization features and building a content calendar for 2021.
Changing Lives Outreach Center Capacity Improvement - 2021
Year: 2021
Amount: $24,998.60
Information: To increase organizational capacity in three areas: finance, evaluation, and technology infrastructure tracking system and programming.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/changinglivesoutreachcenterCDC/
Friends of the Danville Public Library Capacity Implementation - 2021
Year: 2021
Amount: $24,899
Information: To create and implement a community-informed strategic roadmap and community engagement.
Dan River Nonprofit Network - 2023
Year: 2023
Amount Awarded: $3,996,659
To expand their services within the region.
Website: https://danrivernonprofits.org/
Danville Economic Development & Tourism
Year: 2023
Amount Awarded: $22,000
Consultant costs to create a clearly defined mission and vision to better serve small, women and minority-owned businesses in Southern Virginia and to develop the framework necessary to do so through an inclusive and equitable process.
Website: https://www.danville-va.gov/
Camp Selah
Year: 2024
Amount Awarded: $23,984
Funds capacity development upon completion of CCAT Assessment and in consultation with the TCC group and Dan River Nonprofit Network.
Website: https://www.campselahministries.com/
Caswell Arts - 2024
Year: 2024
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Funds capacity development upon completion of CCAT Assessment and in consultation with the TCC group and Dan River Nonprofit Network.
Collidescope VA - 2024
Year: 2024
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Next Step grant to develop and implement strategic plan for next 3-5 years.
Website: https://www.collidescopeva.org/
Danville Historical Society - 2024
Year: 2024
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Funds capacity development upon completion of CCAT Assessment and in consultation with the TCC group and Dan River Nonprofit Network.
Website: https://danvillehistory.org/
Danville Neighborhood Development Corp. 2024
Year: 2024
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Funds capacity development upon completion of CCAT Assessment and in consultation with the TCC group and Dan River Nonprofit Network
Website: https://danvillendc.org/
Danville Public School Foundation 2024
Year: 2024
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Next Step grant to fund creation a new strategic plan.
Website: https://www.dpsefoundation.org/
Smokestack Theater Company 2024
Year: 2024
Amount Awarded: $24,950
Funds capacity development upon completion of CCAT Assessment and in consultation with the TCC group and Dan River Nonprofit Network.
Website: https://thesmokestack.org/
Town of Yanceyville, NC 2024
Year: 2024
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Next Step grant to develop strategic plan for using other grant funding to craft phases of development for their farmer's market.
Website: https://yanceyvillenc.gov/
House of Hope 2023
Year: 2023
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Funds capacity development upon completion of CCAT Assessment and consultation with the TCC Group.
Website: https://danvillehoh.org/
Blue Ridge Mountains Council, B.S.A. 2023
Year: 2023
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Funds capacity development upon completion of CCAT Assessment and consultation with the TCC Group.
Website: https://bsa-brmc.org/
PIttsylvania County Schools 2023
Year: 2023
Amount Awarded: $25,0000
Funds support consultation on 2024-2030 comprehensive plan.
Website: https://www.pcs.k12.va.us/
Chatham First 2023
Year: 2023
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Funds capacity development upon completion of the CCAT Assessment and consultation with the TCC Group.
Website: https://www.chathamfirst.com/
Project Literacy - 2023
Year: 2023
Amount Awarded: $21,420
Funds the creation convening of a regional Reading Collaborative, and funding for their first project, "6 Book Summer."
4P Foods 2023
Year: 2023
Amount Awarded: $25,000
Matching funds toward a Regional Food Systems Partnership grant through the USDA. The goal of the funding is to accelerate 4P Foods' effort to build a food system infrastructure in Caswell County, NC.
Plan Danville 2023
Year: 2023
Amount Awarded: $200,000
Funds the implementation of an in-depth community engagement process (Plan Danville) through the City of Danville as part of the city's larger comprehensive planning.
Website: https://plandanville.org/
Cardinal News 2021
Year: 2021
Amount Awarded: $300,000
A three-year grant to fund a reporter based in Danville to cover Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Website: https://cardinalnews.org/
Danville Science Center Foundation
Year: 2016
Amount: $25,000
Information: For the development of an economic impact study and organizational capacity building process to augment the 5-year strategic plan and facilities masterplan.
Website: http://dsc.smv.org/
Dan River Nonprofit Network
Year: 2017
Amount: $498,025
Information: To provide support in capacity building to expand the impact of the network's first five years.
Website: https://danrivernonprofits.org/
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Year: 2017
Amount: $750,000
Information: Funds for re-granting in 2017, 2018 and 2019 to benefit the residents of Caswell County, Pittsylvania County and city of Danville through support of small and regional nonprofits.
Website: http://www.cfdrr.org/
Averett University
Year: 2015
Amount: $7,040.99
Information: Regional k-12 administrators, teachers and after-school providers attendance to National Service Learning Conference.
Website: http://www.averett.edu/
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Year: 2015
Amount: $216,000.00
Information: To provide funding to manage the Dan River Year AmeriCorps program ($186,000) and to lead the process to develop a plan for systematic exposure to career and employment opportunities ($30,000).
Website: http://ialr.org/
Middle Border Forward
Year: 2015
Amount: $2,046,362.00
Information: To establish Middle Border Forward.
Website: http://www.middleborderforward.org/
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County
Year: 2015
Amount: $79,700.00
Information: 18-month implementation grant for the Dan River Nonprofit Network with a final report to DRF.
Website: http://www.liveuniteddpc.org/
West Piedmont Better Housing Coalition
Year: 2015
Amount: $6,000.00
Information: To strengthen WPBHC's ability to implement permanent solutions for those in need of permanent, safe and stable housing.
Arc of Southside, The
Year: 2014
Amount: $100,000.00
Information: To assist with Supported Employment with an Artisan Retail Center.
Website: http://www.thearcofsouthside.org/
Averett University
Year: 2014
Amount: $1,929,750.00
Information: Funds to create the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness to serve as a resource for human capital, expertise, partnership and pooled student engagement.
Website: http://www.averett.edu/
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Year: 2014
Amount: $60,000.00
Information: Span the Dan Feasibility Study.
Website: http://www.cfdrr.org/
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Year: 2014
Amount: $750,000.00
Information: Funds for re-granting in 2014, 2015 and 2016 to benefit the residents of Caswell County, Pittsylvania County and city of Danville through support of small and regional nonprofits.
Website: http://www.cfdrr.org/
Dan River Basin Association
Year: 2014
Amount: 190,500.00
Information: To establish an office and expand program services in Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell Counties. The requested funds will increase organizational and community capacity as it relates the DRBA's mission.
Website: http://www.danriver.org/
Danville Area Association for the Arts and Humanities
Year: 2014
Amount: $300,000.00
Information: Five year grant for the River District Festival. The first payment went to Danville Area Arts and Humanities since RDF, Inc. had a pending IRS designation. Next four year payments will go to River District Festival, Inc.
Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History
Year: 2014
Amount: $24,999.00
Information: Two projects for the anniversary of the 150th year of the end of the Civil War.
Website: http://www.danvillemuseum.org/
Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History
Year: 2014
Amount: $12,000.00
Information: To hire two consultants to review and evaluate capacity and financial programming. Develop financial and educational sustainability recommendations.
Website: http://www.danvillemuseum.org/
Piedmont Access to Healthcare Services
Year: 2014
Amount: $10,000.00
Information: Website and patient portal capacity grant.
Website: http://www.pathsinc.org/
Downtown Danville Association
Year: 2014
Amount: $300,000.00
Information: A planning grant to implement an ambitious, achievable strategic plan.
Website: http://gosouthside.com/dda/
Boys & Girls Club of the Danville Area
Year: 2013
Amount: $200,000.00
Information: Operating funds for 2014 and 2015.
Website: http://www.bgcdanville.org/
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Year: 2013
Amount: $7,263.00
Information: Capacity grant to build framework of support for Disaster Relief Fund.
Website: http://www.cfdrr.org/
Boys & Girls Club of the Danville Area
Year: 2012
Amount: $100,000.00
Information: Funding for a one year conditional grant to cover a projected $100,000 budget shortfall for 2012 due to significant increase in membership over the last 3 years, and restricted funding revenue streams.
Website: http://www.bgcdanville.org/
Dan River Basin Association
Year: 2012
Amount: $66,200.00
Information: Conduct a market analysis and business plan to determine the feasibility of developing an Adventure Center to be located in the River District of Danville.
Website: http://www.danriver.org/
Danville Historical Society
Year: 2012
Amount: $21,887.00
Information: To create an easily assessable, high profile resource for distributing information about cultural and recreational opportunities in our region at the Learn, Explore, Enjoy area on Danville's historic Main Street.
Website: http://www.danvillehistory.org/
MDC, Inc.
Year: 2012
Amount: $20,000.00
Information: Exploring How to Bring Outreach Using the Benefit Bank to Virginia.
Website: http://www.mdcinc.org/
B*E*S*T Coalition
Year: 2011
Amount: $375,000.00
Information: Pathways to Financial Freedom.
Website: http://www.piedmontbest.org/
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Year: 2011
Amount: $750,000.00
Information: Funds for re-granting to benefit the residents of Caswell County, Pittsylvania County and city of Danville through support of small and regional nonprofits.
Website: http://www.cfdrr.org/
Danville Area Association for the Arts and Humanities
Year: 2011
Amount: $25, 000.00
Information: To plan and implement a River District Festival to be held October 8, 2011.
Danville Area Association for the Arts and Humanities
Year: 2011
Amount: $125,000.00
Information: To underwrite the River District Festival from August 2011 to October 2013. In 2013, it is anticipated that the RDF will function as its own 5013(c).
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber Foundation, Inc.
Year: 2011
Amount: $10,000.00
Information: To help promote Duke World MBA Rugby Tournament.
Website: http://www.dpchamber.org/
United Way of Caswell County
Year: 2011
Amount: $42,272.00
Information: Foundation for Success focuses on the planning phase of a project designed to strengthen the network of health and human service programs in Caswell County by streamlining client access to available support services and increasing capacity of local agencies and programs.
Website: https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/north-carolina/united-way-of-caswell-county
B*E*S*T Coalition
Year: 2010
Amount: $147,785.00
Information: Six month bridge gap for operations to continue through 2011 tax season, June 2011.
Website: http://www.piedmontbest.org/
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber Foundation, Inc.
Year: 2010
Amount: $4,569.29
Information: Volunteer t-shirts, giveaways and other promotional items for Duke World MBA Rugby Tournament.
Website: http://www.dpchamber.org/
Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity
Year: 2010
Amount: $13,500.00
Information: Restore expansion feasibility study.
Website: http://www.danvillehabitat.org/
Danville Church-Based Tutorial Program, Inc.
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Year: 2009
Amount: $88,709.00
Information: To establish the NoBell Coalition.
Website: http://www.ialr.org/
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County
Year: 2009
Amount: $180,000.00
Information: Capital challenge grant for the purchase of a new facility in the amount up to $180,000 contingent upon United Way meeting a $270,000 match.
Website: http://www.liveuniteddpc.org/
B*E*S*T Coalition
Year: 2008
Amount: $628,274.00
Information: To establish free tax preparation sites for low income workers to take advantage of the EITC refund.
Website: http://www.piedmontbest.org/
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Year: 2008
Amount: $1,500,000.00
Information: The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region will award grants from the Danville Regional Foundation Fund for charitable relief. At least 50% of the funds are to be used for Health and Wellness.
Website: http://www.cfdrr.org/
Danville Community College Educational Foundation, Inc.
Year: 2008
Amount: $1,850,355.00
Information: Pathways for Success: A Cross-border Collaboration initiative of Danville Community College and Piedmont Community College that addresses the financial funding gaps that can adversely affect local Trade Act students.
Website: https://www.dcc.vccs.edu/
Free Clinic of Danville
Year: 2008
Amount: $1,400,000.00
Information: Provide $200,000 to $250,000 annually until the capital fund campaign reaches sufficient size for it to meet its obligations.
Website: http://danvillefreeclinic.com/
God's Pit Crew
Year: 2008
Amount: $50,000.00
Information: Hire a highly qualified consultant to prepare a strategic business plan to identify the operating cost of the facility and identify ongoing revenue sources to support operation of the organization and the development of new space.
Website: http://www.godspitcrew.org/
North Theatre, The
Year: 2008
Amount: $75,900.00
Information: For a strategic business plan and 6 months of general operating support. DRF will also provide the North Theatre Inc. up to $50,000 to be used to hire high quality consultant to assist in completing a professional strategic business plan.
Website: http://thenorththeatre.com/
Chatham Cares Inc.
Year: 2006
Amount: $3,000,000.00
Information: Community Center in Chatham,VA - Capital Project.
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Year: 2006
Amount: $1,100,000.00
Information: To make smaller awards to benefit organizations in the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Caswell County. Provided $500,000 for healthcare and human services with the remaining $500,000 designated for emergency relief, education, youth and families, and cultural development.
Website: http://www.cfdrr.org/