Dan River Nonprofit Network

Stronger Nonprofits. Stronger Community.

Catapault Capacity Program

Empowering Nonprofits. Strengthening Communities.

The Catapult Grant Program is through the Dan River Nonprofit Network and supported by the Danville Regional Foundation (DRF), created to build stronger and more impactful nonprofits serving the Dan River Region (City of Danville, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA, and/or Caswell County, NC). 

History
The Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) has invested in building the capacity of nonprofits in the Dan River Region, initially through assessments and workshops that supported organizational growth for nearly a decade. In 2023, this initiative was expanded in partnership with the Dan River Nonprofit Network (DRNN), introducing the Catapult Grant Program—a targeted capacity-building grant opportunity designed to equip nonprofits with the tools, knowledge, and funding they need to make a lasting impact.

2025 Opportunity

In 2025 up to six organizations will be invited to apply for Catapult Grants of up to $25,000 to support capacity-building initiatives that strengthen their operations and effectiveness. The program provides:

  • A fully funded Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT®) to evaluate key organizational strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Consultant support to develop a tailored capacity-building plan and assist with the grant application process.
  • If approved, grant funding of up to $25,000 to implement these plans.

Pre-Applications: Open Call for Eligible Organizations

The first step in the process is submitting a Pre-Application Survey—a required step to help us determine eligibility. Pre-Applications open on Monday, April 7 2025 at 9 AM ET and close Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6 PM ET. 

Selected organizations will be notified by early July and invited to participate in the full application process. If chosen, you will receive support from local consultants to complete the CCAT assessment, develop a customized capacity-building plan, and strengthen your grant application—all at no cost to your organization.

Key Catapult Program Dates:

  • Pre-Application (open) Deadline: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 by COB
    Invitation to Apply Notification: Early July 2025
  • Grant Application Orientation (for invited organizations only): Friday, August 1, 2025
  • CCAT Assessments & Coaching (for invited organizations only): August-October 2025
  • Grant Applications Due (for invited organizations only): Friday, October 31, 2025 by COB
  • Grant Award Decisions Announced: End of November

Who Can Apply?
Catapult Grants are available to nonprofits serving the Dan River Region, including:

  • City of Danville, VA
  • Pittsylvania County, VA
  • Caswell County, NC

Submit Your Pre-Application Today
If your organization is ready to take the next step in building capacity and enhancing its impact, submit your Pre-Application starting on April 7 at 9 AM!

Access the Pre-Application Here

Have Questions?

Submit any questions about the pre-application process here and we will respond as soon as possible.

We appreciate your dedication to the Dan River Region and look forward to supporting you in building a stronger, more sustainable future!