FACT Ad Hoc Grants

The Family and Children's Trust Fund (FACT) of Virginia, operating under the auspices of the Virginia Department of Social Services, is offering Ad Hoc Grants for Fiscal Year 2026 to enhance efforts related to the prevention, treatment, or public awareness of family violence in the Commonwealth of Virginia. FACT was established to support programs and initiatives that foster healthy family systems and reduce violence within households, aligning with its broader mission to promote the well-being and safety of Virginia’s families and children. The FY26 Ad Hoc Grant program offers a total of $300,000 in available funding to local government entities and non-profit organizations based in Virginia. The grant opportunity is designed to provide targeted assistance for projects that either enhance organizational capacity, including training, or deliver direct services to address family violence. Funding is divided into two distinct categories: applicants may request up to $5,000 for training and capacity-building initiatives, or up to $10,000 for direct service support projects. Organizations may apply under only one of these two funding tracks during the fiscal year. Applicants must be local governments or nonprofit organizations operating in Virginia. Each organization is permitted to receive no more than one Ad Hoc Grant per state fiscal year, which spans from July 1 to June 30. All funded materials and activities must prominently display the official FACT logo, and recipients are required to acknowledge FACT’s support through their social media channels. These requirements ensure visibility for the funding source and promote community awareness. The application process is conducted in two cycles during FY26. The first application deadline is August 29, 2025, for consideration during the September review cycle. The second deadline is February 27, 2026, for review in March 2026. All applications are submitted via a Microsoft Forms link, with technical support available from Taylor Hohle at taylor.hohle@dss.virginia.gov. Applications will be reviewed by the FACT Grants Committee, which will make funding recommendations to the full FACT Board. The Committee reserves the right to offer full or partial funding based on need and alignment with program priorities. Upon project completion, grantees must submit a completed Ad Hoc Summary Report and invoice to FACT within 30 days. These documents should be emailed to Nicole Poulin at nicole.poulin@dss.virginia.gov. Payment will be issued in the form of a hard copy check via the Virginia Department of Treasury, pending approval of the required documentation. The report should include data such as attendance or participation metrics, descriptions of the grant’s impact on the organization, any evaluation findings, and public-ready photos if available. FACT maintains the right to request proof of expenses and services rendered to ensure compliance with funding terms. All applicants are encouraged to prepare in advance and adhere strictly to the submission timelines and documentation requirements in order to maintain eligibility and streamline the approval process.