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Century Fund
Offered by Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
Found automatically on lynchburgfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships/century-fund. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Nonprofits and schools
- How much
- $100,000Fixed grant amount of $100,000 awarded to one organization per fiscal year
- By when
- Closed Feb 28, 2026Opens February 1, 2026Applications accepted annually between February 1 - February 28. Grant award announced by end of June.Usually due around Feb 28. Next round not posted yet.
Checked Jun 13, 2026
About this grant
The Century Fund provides an annual grant of $100,000 to one nonprofit organization in the Lynchburg area and surrounding counties for a transformational project that fundamentally changes how the organization functions and creates significant positive impact. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits or public educational institutions serving the specified region, and applications are accepted annually between February 1-28.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Nonprofit organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities under IRS Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a), or public educational institutions without an IRS determination letter may also be eligible. Must serve the city of Lynchburg and/or surrounding counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell. Organizations must demonstrate strong mission alignment, effective program track record, financial management history, and ability to measure outcomes. Projects with completion within 2 years generally preferred. Previous recipients may reapply after 5 years.
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