# US community foundation scholarship and grant distributions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-community-foundation-scholarship-and-grant-distributions
> Updated: 2026-11-05T02:18:51.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various community foundations in the United States have announced significant funding for education and local initiatives. 

In the New River Valley, the Community Foundation of the New River Valley has opened applications for 2027, aiming to distribute over $200,000 to students. Additionally, Rappahannock Community College reported awarding a record $777,000 to 571 students for the 2026-27 academic year.

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore reported distributing $9 million in grants during fiscal year 2026, which included more than $1,000,000 in scholarships. Meanwhile, the SouthCoast Community Foundation has opened applications for its 2027 program, offering over $900,000 across more than 65 scholarships for students in southeastern Massachusetts.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Community foundations announce significant grant and scholarship distributions

Two community foundations have announced major funding milestones: CFES distributed $9 million in grants for fiscal year 2026, while SCCF opened applications for $900,000 in scholarships.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/community-foundations-announce-significant-grant-and-scholarship-distributions

### 2026-10-28: Community scholarship programs announce funding for students

Educational foundations in Virginia are providing significant scholarship funding, with CFNRV opening applications for $200,000 in aid and RCC awarding a record $777,000 to students.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/community-scholarship-programs-announce-funding-for-students

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