• Grants will be considered for programs and projects that develop the strengths of families and young people and in so doing increase the potential for children and families to thrive in our neighborhoods. We encourage projects that promote safe neighborhoods, healthy home environments, support positive behavioral changes and encourage family communication and involvement in the community.
• Applicants must address the community need for the proposed program or activity and demonstrate a broad base impact, enumerating the sustainable merits of their project or program to improve neighborhood environments for children and families.

• Grants will be considered for programs and organizations that promote expanded knowledge and examination of humanitarian issues, and propose solutions that improve the quality of life in our area.
• Applicants must address how their project or program addresses the issue they seek to resolve, how a successful outcome will promote a just, equitable and sustainable society, and demonstrate the community's need and urgency for the expanded capacity being proposed.

• Grants will be considered for new and existing organizations which strengthen the sense of community in our area through cultural programs that broaden accessibility for area residents to participate.
• Applicants must address the unique qualities (artistic or otherwise) and merit of the projects or program, and demonstrate the community demand or need for the proposed activity.
• If applying for a grant from the Frederick L. Spencer, Jr. Memorial Fund your grant request must be restricted to support "music, drama or activities."

• Grants will be considered for projects and programs that expand educational capacity, adhere to high standards, are innovative and strengthen learning for a full range of students. Projects should be mindful of improving conditions and learning opportunities for youth at risk, children with learning needs and any student who is in a disadvantaged learning situation.
• Applicants must address how their proposal elevates educational capacity and provision, how the need was identified, and the range of students impacted.

• Recognizing that our daily lives are enriched through our historical legacy in Loudoun and Fauquier counties, grants will be considered for projects that incorporate respect for our historical legacy, engender a healthy environment for people and animals, and promote practices that have a sustainable positive impact on the community.
• Applicants must address how the merits of their proposal enhance stewardship of the environment, demonstrate the community need, and define the positive impact on the community with respect to humans and/or animals.
• If applying for a grant from the Peter M. Howard Memorial Fund your grant request must be restricted to support "the preservation of historic properties and open space."

• Grants will be considered for programs and organizations that emphasize improving self-sufficiency for residents who require assistance in day to day living with special attention to the infirm, disabled, youth, seniors, and those living in poverty. Projects should have potential to make a significant impact on the quality of life.
• Applicants must address the quality and sustainable merit(s) of the service and/or healthcare program proposed to improve living conditions, and demonstrate community demand or need for the proposal.

1. Be a public charity, with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Code), or a public entity described in sections 170 and 2055 of the Code, such as school districts and municipalities.
2. Provide services within Loudoun and Fauquier counties Virginia. In certain cases, proposal from organizations serving the larger region of northern Virginia may be considered.
3. Be organized and operated so that there is no illegal discrimination on the basis of race, religion gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

• $800 - The Frederick L. Spencer, Jr. Memorial Fund: restricted to support "music, drama or activities". Follow grant guidelines in Culture & Arts.
• $600 - Peter M. Howard Memorial Fund: restricted "to support preservation of historic properties and open space". Follow grant guidelines in the area of Environment and Preservation.
• $500 - Community Fund: Follow grant guidelines in Health & Human Services.
• $500 to $2,500 - Youth Grants: see information for Youth Grants.

• The name, address and phone number of the fiscal organization applying
• The name, daytime phone number, and title of the contact person.
• The organization’s mission statement.
• A brief description of the project and why it’s important
• How much the total project will cost.
• The amount requested from the Piedmont Community Foundation.
• A copy of the current Internal Revenue Service determination letter confirming your organization’s status as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3), and a public charity or equivalent information if your organization is a public entity.