In addition to being awarded funding, every applicant that successfully applies to start an idea in their community in Caroline, Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties will receive a range of supports including:

• A 5 step starter guide for your chosen project


• Free tech tools & website to help get your project started and manage your group


• Advice & support via email and Zoom

The AWS InCommunities Fredericksburg Regional Fund is open to non-profit organization to start new projects, or expand an existing project, in their community.

You can choose to select from the portfolio of ideas on the ChangeX site or, if you're applying with an existing project, the project must meet all eligibility criteria including addressing at least one of the following themes: STEAM, Sustainability & Environment, Cultural Heritage

There is a total fund of $300,000 available to help support new community projects in Caroline, Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties. Each applicant who successfully completes a 30 Day Challenge and an Impact Challenge will receive funding to help get their selected project off the ground.

The steps to complete the 30 Day Challenge include:

• Scheduling a 15 min call with one of the ChangeX team


• Recruiting 4 people to join your team


• Hosting a kick-off meeting


• Sharing a team photo & a short action plan

If you are applying with your own community project, there will be a review process, and those applications that best fit the criteria will be allocated funding. You will then complete a simplified 30 Day Challenge and an Impact Challenge to receive your funding.