Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

the blue ridge parkway foundation is the primary fundraising partner, 501(c)(3), for the blue ridge parkway, providing support for initiatives along the 469-mile route, including historical and cultural preservation, environmental protection, visitor amenities, and educational outreach. we do this by: - collaborating closely with the superintendent of the blue ridge parkway and additional national park service staff to identify critical needs fueled by declining federal funding. - raising funds through individual gifts, grants, endowments, and charitable trusts to achieve projects and programs in north carolina and virginia. - listening to our community of stewards and representing their wishes for the future of this cherished national park unit. - partnering with other nonprofits, businesses, chambers of commerce, and tourism authorities. awarding grants for community initiatives that serve the best interests of the blue ridge parkway. our mission includes protecting cultural history