Rules, Grants, & Prizes


Each year, the CFNRV works with sponsors to offer incentive grants and prizes for organizations that sign up to participate in the giving day. In 2024, we are offering $20,000 in grants in prizes, with awards ranging from $500 to $1,500. Check out the list below along with the rules for the event.

 

The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (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

 2024 Grants & Prizes

This year, we are offering $20,000 in grants and prizes, with each award ranging from $500 to $1,500. The grants and prizes are listed below and shared in this reference chart. Additionally, view the schedule for this year's Power Hours and Golden Tickets.

Please note that which donations count for the grants and prizes varies. Some allow "All donations", meaning that online donations made through givelocalnrv.org and offline donations (checks, cash, or wire transfers.) Others are  "Online Donations Only", meaning that only online donations made through givelocalnrv.org count.

 Grants

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Early Giving Grant

1 grant totaling $1,500

Eligibility: All donations in the early giving period. 

Details: Organization with the most money raised during the early giving period (June 1 to June 26 at 11:59a) will win this grant.

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Most Money Raised Grant

3 grants, each worth $1,500    

Eligibility: All donations in both the early giving period and the giving day.

Details: Organization with the most money raised in each category (small, medium, & large.)

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Most Number of Unique Donors Grant

3 grants, each worth $1,500    

Eligibility: All donations in both the early giving period and the giving day.

Details: Organization with the most # of unique (unduplicated) donors in each category (small, medium, & large.)

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Peer-to-Peer Grant

1 grant totaling $750

Eligibility: All donations made via the Peer-to-Peer giving tool, during the early giving period & the giving day.

Details: Organization with the most money raised using the Peer-to-Peer giving tool. Only pages set up by individuals other than organizations’ GiveLocalNRV administrators count.

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Text-to-Give Grant

1 grant, worth $750

Eligibility: ONLINE DONATIONS made via the Text-to-Give tool in both the early giving period and the giving day.

Details: Organization with the most # of unique (unduplicated) donors using this tool.

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Superstar Grants

2 grants, each worth $1,000    

Eligibility: The two organizations that best embody the spirit of GiveLocal.

Details: As decided by the CFNRV team.

 Prizes

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Power Hour Prizes

6 prizes, each worth $500

Eligibility: All donations during the specified one-hour period. See below for this year's Power Hour schedule.

Details: Organization with the most number of unique (unduplicated) donors within the specified one-hour period.

Wednesday

  • Kickoff: 12 – 1p
  • Happy Hour: 5 – 6p
  • Primetime: 8 – 9p

Thursday

  • Early Bird: 5 – 6a
  • Coffee Break: 8 – 9a
  • Finish Line: 11a – 12p   
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Golden Ticket Prizes

5 prizes, each worth $500    

Eligibility: ONLINE DONATIONS ONLY during the specified one-hour period. See below for this year's Golden Ticket schedule.

Details: Random chance drawing. Selected from the ONLINE DONATIONS made within the specified one-hour period.

Wednesday

  • Ticket #1: 3 – 4p
  • Ticket #2: 7 – 8p

Thursday

  • Ticket #3: 7 – 8a
  • Ticket #4: 10 – 11a
  • Ticket #5: 11a – 12p    
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Farthest Donor Prize

1 prize, worth $500    

Eligibility: ONLINE DONATIONS ONLY in both the early giving period and the giving day. Address determined by BILLING ADDRESS.

Details: Awarded to the organization with the online donor whose BILLING ADDRESS is physically farthest from the CFNRV office at 1900 Kraft Dr, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Grants & Prizes Reference Sheets

Be sure to refer to this handy chart for the details on grants and prizes. This additional chart shows the schedule for the Power Hours and Golden Tickets.

Rules Disclaimer

The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (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.

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