Events Calendar
2026 Ribbon Cutting: Growing Grace Academy
We are excited to welcome Growing Grace Academy to the Bedford area with a ribbon cutting ceremony! Join us on Friday, August 14 at 4:00PM for the celebration. About Growing Grace Academy: Growing Grace Academy is a private Christian micro-school in Bedford County, Virginia, serving students through personalized, faith-based education. We combine strong academics with hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, life skills, and Christian values in a nurturing, family-centered environment. Our mission is to help children grow academically, spiritually, and in character while fostering a lifelong love of learning.
2026 S.M.A.R.T. Networking: Grant Writing
A strong grant application starts long before you begin writing the proposal—it starts with a clear, well-developed business plan. Join us for S.M.A.R.T. Networking: Grant Writing, an interactive workshop led by Jo Anne Miller, Executive Director of Brook Hill Farm, designed to help organizations build the foundation needed to pursue grant funding with confidence. During this hands-on session, participants will spend the first half of the workshop developing or strengthening a business plan by identifying key organizational goals, priorities, and strategies that can be used time and time again. The second half will focus on applying that business plan to grant applications while covering grant writing fundamentals, what funders look for, and practical tips for submitting stronger proposals. Whether you're new to grant writing or have applied for funding before, this workshop will provide valuable tools you can use well beyond a single grant opportunity. You'll leave with a stronger understanding of how to position your organization for success and a framework that can support future funding efforts.
