Organization Grant Amount Project DescriptionAverett University $1,929,750.00 Funds to create the Center for Community Engagement

and Career Competitiveness to serve as a resource for human capital, expertise, partnership and pooled student engagement

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region $750,000.00 Funds for re-granting in 2014, 2015 and 2016 to benefit the residents of Caswell County, Pittsylvania County and City of Danville through support of small and regional nonprofits.

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region $60,000.00 Support a Feasibility Study for repurposing the former Dan River Mills pedestrian bridge across the Dan River.

Dan River Basin Association $190,500.00 To establish an office and expand program services in Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell Counties. The funds will increase organizational and commmunity capacity as it relates the DRBA’s mission.

Danville Area Association for the Arts and Humanities $300,000.00 Funding for River District Festival Fall 2014 through Fall 2018.

Danville Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. $168,400.00 Matching funds to expand DCC's Career Coach Program throughout High Schools in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

Danville Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. $2,448,218.00 To cover equipment costs for the Welding and Precision Machining Technology program expansion.

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History $24,999.00 Two projects built around the sesquicentennial of the end of the Civil War.

Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber Foundation, Inc. $450,000.00 Chamber Teacher Creativity and Educator of the Year programs for 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Downtown Danville Association $300,000.00 Funding for the enhancement of the Association to spur investments and activities in Danville's River District.

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research $1,500,772.00 Funding for the development of the IALR Capstone program, which, in partnership with Danville Community College, will provide advanced levels of training and certifications for area students and workers.

Pittsylvania County Schools $669,100.00 Creation of the STEM Academy to increase the number of students pursuing STEM career opportunities.

The Arc of Southside $100,000.00 To provide workforce training and experience for employees and clients through the Artisan Retail Center.

Virginia Tech $24,717.00 Engaging community residents and stakeholders to identify and create healthy, active spaces in the Dan River Region through the Dan River Partnership for a Healthy Community.

$8,916,456.00

Other Grants:Dan River Year Student Ambassadors and DR Year Agents $150,534.00

Make It Happen! and Make More Happen! Grants $250,796.00

Small Grants $217,865.00

Total $9,535,651.00

Grants Made in 2014