This year, thanks to generous sponsors, the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is offering $25,000 in grants and prizes! Check out the information below about this year's awards along with details about the rules for the event.
This year, thanks to generous sponsors, the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is offering $25,000 in grants and prizes! Check out the information below about this year's awards along with details about the rules for the event.
The CFNRV can modify any rules, restrictions, or conditions if, in the sole judgment of the Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment, or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community. As such, the CFNRV reserves the right to deny or condition the distribution of prize grants if, in the judgment of its Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes necessary. Additionally, users of this website agree to abide by the terms of use outlined here by Mightycause (our partners on this website platform.)
The CFNRV can modify any rules, restrictions, or conditions if, in the sole judgment of the Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment, or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community. As such, the CFNRV reserves the right to deny or condition the distribution of prize grants if, in the judgment of its Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes necessary. Additionally, users of this website agree to abide by the terms of use outlined here by Mightycause (our partners on this website platform.)
Giving Day Rules
Nonprofit Participants
Donors
Three Types of Accepted Donations
Donation Window (June 1 to noon on June 26)
Mightycause Terms of Use
2025 Grants & Prizes
This year, we are offering $25,000 in grants and prizes, with each award ranging from $500 to $1,500! Please note that which donations count each grant and prize varies. Some allow "All donations", meaning that online donations made through givelocalnrv.org and offline donations (checks or cash) count. Others are "Online Donations Only", meaning that only online donations made through givelocalnrv.org count.
Additionally, for most grants and prizes, overall donations count (all donations during the early giving period and the Giving Day itself.) The exceptions are: the Early Giving grant (only donations during the early giving period count) as well as Power Hours and Golden Tickets (only donations during the specific prize times count; see below for details.)
Want more strategy ideas for going after a grant or prize? Head to our Webinar Library to watch a 20 minute on-demand training on how to leverage grants and prizes in your campaign strategy!
2025 Grants & Prizes
This year, we are offering $25,000 in grants and prizes, with each award ranging from $500 to $1,500! Please note that which donations count each grant and prize varies. Some allow "All donations", meaning that online donations made through givelocalnrv.org and offline donations (checks or cash) count. Others are "Online Donations Only", meaning that only online donations made through givelocalnrv.org count.
Additionally, for most grants and prizes, overall donations count (all donations during the early giving period and the Giving Day itself.) The exceptions are: the Early Giving grant (only donations during the early giving period count) as well as Power Hours and Golden Tickets (only donations during the specific prize times count; see below for details.)
Want more strategy ideas for going after a grant or prize? Head to our Webinar Library to watch a 20 minute on-demand training on how to leverage grants and prizes in your campaign strategy!
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All Donations Count
All donations = donations made via givelocalnrv.org AND offline donations (checks or cash only) count for the following awards: Early Giving Grant, Most Money Raised Grants, Most Unique Donors Grants, and Power Hour Prizes.
All Donations Count
All donations = donations made via givelocalnrv.org AND offline donations (checks or cash only) count for the following awards: Early Giving Grant, Most Money Raised Grants, Most Unique Donors Grants, and Power Hour Prizes.
Early Giving Grants
$1,500 / 1 grant
Most money raised during the early giving period (June 1 to June 26 at 11:59a.)
Early Giving Grants
$1,500 / 1 grant
Most money raised during the early giving period (June 1 to June 26 at 11:59a.)
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Power Hour Prizes
$500 each / 6 prizes
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors in the specified one-hour period (see the schedule below.)
Wednesday, 6/25
- Kickoff: 12 - 1p
- Happy Hour: 5 – 6p
- Primetime: 8 – 9p
Thursday, 6/26
- Early Bird: 5 – 6a
- Coffee Break: 8 – 9a
- Finish Line: 11a – 12p
Power Hour Prizes
$500 each / 6 prizes
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors in the specified one-hour period (see the schedule below.)
Wednesday, 6/25
- Kickoff: 12 - 1p
- Happy Hour: 5 – 6p
- Primetime: 8 – 9p
Thursday, 6/26
- Early Bird: 5 – 6a
- Coffee Break: 8 – 9a
- Finish Line: 11a – 12p
Most Money Raised Grants
$1,500 each / 3 grants
Most money raised overall (early giving & the giving day) in each size category (small, medium, & large organization.)
Most Money Raised Grants
$1,500 each / 3 grants
Most money raised overall (early giving & the giving day) in each size category (small, medium, & large organization.)
Most Unique Donors Grants
$1,500 each / 3 grants
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors overall (early giving & the giving day) in each size category (small, medium, & large organization.)
Most Unique Donors Grants
$1,500 each / 3 grants
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors overall (early giving & the giving day) in each size category (small, medium, & large organization.)
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Only Online Donations Count
Online only = only donations made via givelocalnrv.org count for Golden Ticket Prizes and Far Away Donor Prizes.
Only Online Donations Count
Online only = only donations made via givelocalnrv.org count for Golden Ticket Prizes and Far Away Donor Prizes.
Golden Ticket Prizes
$500 each / 5 prizes
Random chance drawings from online donations made within the specified hour (see the schedule below.)
Wednesday, 6/25
- 3 – 4p
- 7 – 8p
Thursday, 6/26
- 7- 8a
- 10 - 11a
- 11a -12p (this Golden Ticket will selected after the last Power Hour of the event.)
Golden Ticket Prizes
$500 each / 5 prizes
Random chance drawings from online donations made within the specified hour (see the schedule below.)
Wednesday, 6/25
- 3 – 4p
- 7 – 8p
Thursday, 6/26
- 7- 8a
- 10 - 11a
- 11a -12p (this Golden Ticket will selected after the last Power Hour of the event.)
Far Away Donor Prizes
$500 each / 2 prizes
Two random chance drawings from all online donations where the donor’s billing address is at least 2,000 miles away from the CFNRV office (1900 Kraft Dr SW, Blacksburg.)
Any donation that meets this criteria during the early giving period & the giving day count.
2nd prize added in 2025!
Far Away Donor Prizes
$500 each / 2 prizes
Two random chance drawings from all online donations where the donor’s billing address is at least 2,000 miles away from the CFNRV office (1900 Kraft Dr SW, Blacksburg.)
Any donation that meets this criteria during the early giving period & the giving day count.
2nd prize added in 2025!
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All Donations Count, But...
Both online and offline donations count for these awards, but organizations have to meet specific criteria to qualify for the award. These awards are the Peer-to-Peer Prizes as well as three new grants (as of 2025): the Peer Segelke Environmental Grant, the Cranwell Family Foundation Arts & Culture Grant, and the Cranwell Family Foundation Education Grant.
For the category-specific grants: your organization's category is determined by the thematic area your organization selected in the sign-up process.
All Donations Count, But...
Both online and offline donations count for these awards, but organizations have to meet specific criteria to qualify for the award. These awards are the Peer-to-Peer Prizes as well as three new grants (as of 2025): the Peer Segelke Environmental Grant, the Cranwell Family Foundation Arts & Culture Grant, and the Cranwell Family Foundation Education Grant.
For the category-specific grants: your organization's category is determined by the thematic area your organization selected in the sign-up process.
Peer Segelke Environmental Grant
$1,000 / 1 grant
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors overall (early giving & the giving day.) Only organizations focused on the environment and natural resource conservation count.
Peer Segelke Environmental Grant
$1,000 / 1 grant
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors overall (early giving & the giving day.) Only organizations focused on the environment and natural resource conservation count.
Peer-to-Peer prizes
- $750 - 1st place
- $500 - 2nd place (New prize in 2025!)
Top two organizations that raise the most money overall (early giving & the giving day) using the Peer-to-Peer tool. Only donations made on pages set up by individuals other than the organization’s admins count.
Peer-to-Peer prizes
- $750 - 1st place
- $500 - 2nd place (New prize in 2025!)
Top two organizations that raise the most money overall (early giving & the giving day) using the Peer-to-Peer tool. Only donations made on pages set up by individuals other than the organization’s admins count.
Cranwell Family Foundation Education Grant
$1,000 / 1 grant
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors overall (early giving & the giving day.) Only organizations focused on education count.
Cranwell Family Foundation Education Grant
$1,000 / 1 grant
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors overall (early giving & the giving day.) Only organizations focused on education count.
Cranwell Family Foundation Arts & Culture Grant
$1,000 / 1 grant
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors overall (early giving & the giving day.) Only organizations focused on arts and culture count.
Cranwell Family Foundation Arts & Culture Grant
$1,000 / 1 grant
Highest number of unique (unduplicated) donors overall (early giving & the giving day.) Only organizations focused on arts and culture count.
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Other Awards
The Early Sign-up Prizes and Superstar Grants do not have criteria associated with specific donation types. Please see below for details!
Other Awards
The Early Sign-up Prizes and Superstar Grants do not have criteria associated with specific donation types. Please see below for details!
Early Sign-up Bonus Prizes
$500 each / 2 prizes
Sign up for the 2025 Giving Day by 3/26 for a chance to win. Randomly selected. This year's winners are:
- Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
- Imagination Library of Montgomery County, VA
Early Sign-up Bonus Prizes
$500 each / 2 prizes
Sign up for the 2025 Giving Day by 3/26 for a chance to win. Randomly selected. This year's winners are:
- Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
- Imagination Library of Montgomery County, VA
Superstar Grants
$1,000 each / 2 grants
Orgs that best embody the spirit of the Giving Day, as decided by the CFNRV team after the event ends.
Superstar Grants
$1,000 each / 2 grants
Orgs that best embody the spirit of the Giving Day, as decided by the CFNRV team after the event ends.
Best Video Prize
1 Prize / Special Prize for 2025
Participants submitted 30-second videos for this prize (the deadline to submit a video was Friday, June 20 at 4 p.m.) for a chance to win an episode of Buzz Live!
The winner will be selected by the CFNRV and Buzz4Good teams, then announced at the live Giving Day show at the Lyric Theatre on Wednesday, June 25.
Best Video Prize
1 Prize / Special Prize for 2025
Participants submitted 30-second videos for this prize (the deadline to submit a video was Friday, June 20 at 4 p.m.) for a chance to win an episode of Buzz Live!
The winner will be selected by the CFNRV and Buzz4Good teams, then announced at the live Giving Day show at the Lyric Theatre on Wednesday, June 25.
FAQs about Grants & Prizes
Who is eligible to win the grants and prizes?
What is the difference between a grant & a prize?
What prizes can we win?
How is an organization's size determined?
What is the difference between a Power Hour and a Golden Ticket?
If we win something, when will we receive the money?
Rules Disclaimer
The CFNRV can modify any rules, restrictions, or conditions if, in the sole judgment of the Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment, or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community. As such, the CFNRV reserves the right to deny or condition the distribution of prize grants if, in the judgment of its Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes necessary.
Rules Disclaimer
The CFNRV can modify any rules, restrictions, or conditions if, in the sole judgment of the Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment, or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community. As such, the CFNRV reserves the right to deny or condition the distribution of prize grants if, in the judgment of its Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes necessary.