The MWC Foundation of the Economics of Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector course at the University of Mary Washington is offering a $10,000 funding opportunity to 501(c)(3) organizations in the area.

The mission statement of the MWC Foundation is as follows:
As the Mary Washington Centennial Foundation (MWC Foundation), it is our mission this year to provide financial support to organizations based in the Fredericksburg region currently offering services or programs that build character, educate, or help to improve future generations in the community. Special consideration may be paid to programs geared towards youth and/or after school activities. The region is defined as the City of Fredericksburg, as well as the counties of Spotsylvania, Orange, Culpeper, King George, Stafford, Caroline, the Northern Neck region, and the Middle Peninsula.

To apply, submit the completed application to the address below by October 25, 2008 (Postmarks honored).

Application forms in Word and PDF format are attached.

If there are questions, please contact Dr. Robert S Rycroft by return e-mail.

MWC Foundation
c/o Dr. Robert Rycroft
Department of Economics
University of Mary Washington
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401