Projects address no more than two of the four funding priorities, that the Consolidated Community Funding Advisory Committee establishes each funding cycle.

Awards are made every two years for a two-year term based on funding availability. While serving the needs of Fairfax County citizens, funded projects may also serve residents of the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. Eligible applicants are 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organizations or the cooperating jurisdictions of the City of Fairfax and Towns of Clifton, Herndon and Vienna. The Consolidated Community Funding Advisory Committee (CCFAC) oversees all aspects of the policy, priorities and proposal evaluation criteria planning and development.

The CCFAC is comprised of representatives from Fairfax County Human Services Boards and Commissions and citizens representing specific community sectors. An additional group of Fairfax County citizens are selected by the County Executive to serve on the Selection Advisory Committee (SAC). The SAC reviews and rates proposals based on set criteria as established by the CCFAC. SAC recommendations are forwarded to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for final award approval.

The CCFP is funded through the County General Fund, the Community Services Block Grant and the Community Development Block Grant. It is jointly staffed by four County Departments:

1. Department of Administration for Human Services
Department of Housing and Community Development
3. Department of Family Services
4. Department of Systems Management for Human Services
5. Department of Community and Recreation Services
6. Department of Purchasing and Supply Management