Loudoun County Human Services Nonprofit Grant Program

Additional Details

The County has two funding options for organizations seeking to apply for funds through the FY 2026 Nonprofit Grant process: 1 – The standard nonprofit application funding option for organizations wishing to apply for awards of $5,001 - $113,000. If adequate funding is available, organizations meeting the scoring threshold for the standard application process will be awarded proportional funding based on their score and, 2 – A mini-grants funding option with a simplified application for any organization applying for a small grant of $5,000 or less. If adequate funding is available, organizations meeting the scoring threshold for a mini-grant, will be awarded the full amount requested. Application Budget Instructions: Complete the budget section of this application for the amount of Loudoun County dollars requested in the "Project Information" section of this application. If for example, your total project is $350,000 and you're requesting $100,000 from the County, your budget should be for $100,000. When completing the budget spreadsheet, applicants should ensure that narratives are provided that describe each of the requested items in the budget. Additionally, the narratives should include a description of how estimates were calculated / cost breakdown for each line item.

Eligible Applicants

Additional Requirements

Applicants must meet the following baseline criteria to be eligible for a FY 2026 Nonprofit award: Be a nonprofit certified as a 501(c)3 by the Internal Revenue Service at the time of submission of the application. Show proof of financial stability by providing the last three (3) years of IRS 990 forms and other financial documentation. Be in good standing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission at time of submission and throughout the course funding. Have a mission that is consistent with serving the County’s Areas of Need. Is not funded through other sources using local tax dollars. Such as contracts with any County Health and Human Services Department including Core Service Agreements and Regional Organization funding. Subject to limited exceptions, Virginia law prohibits localities from appropriating public funds to organizations controlled in whole or in part by churches (to include other houses of worship such as temples, mosques, synagogues, etc.) or sectarian societies.  Therefore, a faith-based organization may be eligible to receive grants from Loudoun County only if it can submit evidence satisfactory to County staff demonstrating that (I) it is not controlled in whole or in part by a church (or other house of worship) or sectarian society; and (ii) the programs of such organization do not discriminate based on, and are not otherwise contingent upon the religious affiliation of participants or those eligible to receive assistance.  Furthermore, County grants may not be used for any religious purpose or activity including, but not limited to, religious worship, instruction, or proselytization. Note: Meeting the above baseline criteria does not guarantee funding.

Geographic Eligibility

Loudoun County