Flexible Funding Grants

The PATH Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Warrenton, Virginia, with a mission to enhance health and vitality across Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper counties. Established with a focus on promoting overall community well-being, the foundation invests in programs and initiatives that improve access to care, childhood development, mental health, and services for older adults. PATH has cultivated a local reputation for responsive and flexible grantmaking aligned with its core mission to make the region a great place to live, work, play, and grow. The Flexible Funding grant program represents one of PATH Foundation’s most accessible and supportive opportunities for local nonprofits. This grant provides up to $75,000 in unrestricted general operating support to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations. The unique structure of the funding allows recipients to allocate the resources according to their most urgent organizational needs, whether they involve staff capacity, programmatic expansion, infrastructure, or other operational priorities. By removing restrictions on spending, the grant empowers grantees to respond adaptively and sustainably in delivering services aligned with their mission. Eligibility for Flexible Funding is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status operating within Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper counties in Virginia. The PATH Foundation does not extend this unrestricted funding to schools, faith communities, governmental bodies, or fire and EMS organizations. However, these entities may still be eligible if their proposals focus on new or ongoing community-facing programs aligned with one of the foundation’s four priority areas: Access to Health, Childhood Wellness, Mental Health, or Senior Services. Proposals must align with the PATH Foundation’s overarching mission and core values. Applications for the 2025 cycle of Flexible Funding open on July 1 and close on July 31, 2025. All applications must be submitted during this period. Interested organizations are encouraged to bookmark the grant webpage or follow PATH Foundation on social media for updates. No pre-application, LOI, or Q&A deadlines were listed. Evaluations are conducted based on alignment with the foundation’s values and community impact. The foundation has not specified detailed application questions or requirements publicly, and no specific evaluation rubric is available. Organizations are encouraged to contact a program staff member directly for further information about application content or eligibility. The foundation's headquarters is located at 321 Walker Drive, Suite 301, Warrenton, VA 20186. General inquiries can be directed to 540.680.4100. Although the program’s total funding pool and number of awards are not publicly specified, each individual grant will not exceed $75,000. There is no matching requirement. The grant is not offered on a rolling basis but does recur annually. Therefore, organizations that miss the 2025 deadline can expect another application cycle in 2026. Based on the current structure, the next expected opening would be in July 2026, and applicants should prepare to re-engage by June 2026.