Virginia for Nonprofits Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in the Charlottesville area to create innovative projects that combine environmental education with the visual and performing arts for children who have limited access to these experiences.

The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 through the Loudoun Impact Fund to support projects and services that positively impact vulnerable or at-risk children and youth, people with disabilities, or older adults in Loudoun County, Virginia.

The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties is inviting applications for its 100WomenStrong Grant Program, which provides funding for projects or programs in Loudoun County, Virginia that address shelter, health/mental health, hunger, and education, with a priority for organizations that can demonstrate operational readiness and innovative ways to meet community needs.

The Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund (ULARF) is now accepting applications for its 2024 grant cycle. Donor Name: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund was founded in 2019 as a tribute to Ursula Landsrath. In addition to her career as a fashion model, movie stunt driver, skydiver, hotel manager, fashion boutique manager, and real estate investor, Ursula was a steadfast animal welfare advocate. In 2001, she founded the Animal Rescue Fund of Virginia that distributed more than $1 million in grants around the Commonwealth. ULARF continues her legacy and will consider applications from nonprofit organizations serving or rescuing animals in Virginia. Funding Priorities Spay/neuter, Trap Neuter Return programs for feral cats; Emergency medical funds, supplies, and equipment for farm, domestic, or wild animals; Costs of emergency repairs to organization facilities (unanticipated electrical/plumbing/water heaters, etc); Public outreach and education program expenses; and/or, Virginia-based regional animal assistance organizations providing support to smaller, local animal rescue or assistance organizations. Funding Information  Grants are expected to range from $1,000 to $3,000 per organization. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity in good standing with the IRS; Applicants must be an animal welfare organization; Applicants must be incorporated and operational in Virginia, Applicants must be in operation for a minimum of 12 full months prior applying. Organizations may only submit one application to ULARF per year. Ineligibility ULARF will generally not consider funding for wages, salaries, personnel, or training expenses. ULARF will not provide funding for fundraising or development costs. ULARF will generally not consider funding for vehicle purchases. ULARF will generally not consider funding for animal-assisted human therapy services; however, animal-assisted therapy organizations may be considered only if animal rescue is a considerable part of their mission, programming, and funding request. For more information, visit CFLNFC.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations and government entities to implement projects that enhance parks, recreation, and arts and culture in the greater Virginia area.

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in Rockingham County, Virginia, focusing on crisis intervention, improving human services, cultural development, and promoting civic engagement within the community.

The Louise R. Lester Foundation seeks to effect positive change in the communities and lives of the people who are served through the philanthropic support. Donor Name: The Louise R. Lester Foundation State: Virginia County: Henry County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Louise R. Lester Foundation is to support nonprofit religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian or educational organizations. The Foundation does not grant financial support to individuals, sport teams/events or political candidates/organizations. The Foundation is interested in providing resources to areas of need not adequately served by the local charitable communities. All organizations receiving a grant award must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. Grant Application Guidelines The requesting organization must be tax-exempt. The Foundation’s Directors are interested in supporting organizations that engage in sound financial planning and solid management practices. The Foundation reserves the right at any time to request detailed information on the use or financial well-being of any organization to whom funds are granted. Organizations are only eligible to receive one grant per calendar year. The Foundation Directors are currently interested in grants to be spent in the Foundation’s geographic areas of interest, which include the Roanoke Valley area of Virginia, the greater Henry County area of Virginia, and the Smith Mountain Lake region of Virginia.  Other areas of consideration are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Since the Foundation receives funding requests in excess of its funds available for grants, not all or only a portion of the requests received can be approved. A decision not to fund a request does not necessarily reflect on the merits of the applicant or the value of its request. For more information, visit LRLF.

The City of Virginia Beach is accepting applications for Community Organization Grants (COG), which award monetary grants to qualified non-profit organizations to encourage these agencies to provide services that affect the quality of life of residents of Virginia Beach. Donor Name: City of Virginia Beach State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The City Council-appointed COG Review and Allocation Committee evaluates applications and determines how best to allocate funds among the organizations. Eligibility Criteria The applicant must be a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization meeting the legal requirements of the Common wealth of Virginia, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the City of Virginia Beach. Furthermore, the applicant’s nonprofit status must be independent of the City of Virginia Beach. Neither City of Virginia Beach departments nor programs administered by the City of Virginia Beach may apply for funding through COG. The applicant must provide significant, measurable direct services to residents of Virginia Beach. The organization must be able to provide an unduplicated count of the residents served. In accordance with Section 15.2-953 of the Code of Virginia, the applicant cannot be controlled in whole or in part by a church or sectarian society. Factors considered in making a determination of whether a particular organization is controlled by a church or sectarian society include: the organization under which the tax exempt status is obtained, who administers the organization, and the level of funding from a church or sectarian society. The applicant may not receive grants from other City of Virginia Beach resources. For example, the applicant cannot be eligible to apply for a grant while receiving a grant through the City of Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission. Contractual services that a grant applicant provides the City must be disclosed in grant applications. Payments for such services do not automatically exclude an applicant from grant eligibility. However, grant funds will not be provided to support the same services or costs which are provided under contract to the City The applicant may not have any permanent City of Virginia Beach employees nor any City officials involved in the COG grant application, interview, or reporting process. The applicant must have fulfilled all service, reporting, auditing, and payment obligations for any previous loans or grants from the City. Programs, activities, employment opportunities, and any other operations of the applicant that may be fully or partially funded by the City of Virginia Beach must comply with local, state, and national legal requirements related to nondiscrimination. Programs, activities, or other operations of the applicant that may be fully or partially funded by the City of Virginia Beach must not advocate nor advance a particular political or religious viewpoint. An applicant may be disqualified if religion is so pervasive that a substantial portion of the functions of the organization are subsumed in the religious mission. The applicant may not use COG funding as a means to provide grant or pass-through funding for other nonprofit organizations. All funds awarded through COG are to remain local (Virginia Beach) and are not to be used to fund If awarded a grant, the City shall have the right to audit all books and records relating or pertaining to the agreement, kept by or under the control of Contractor, including, but not limited to those kept by Contractor, its employees, agents, assigns, successors and subcontractors. Contractor shall maintain such books and records, together with such supporting or underlying documents and materials, for the duration of the Agreement and for at least three years following the completion of the Agreement, including any and all renewals thereof. For more information, visit Community Organization Grants.

The Alexandria Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities’ Office of the Arts is collaborating with the Recreation Services Division to create a new Grant Program – Arts Enrichment Program for Youth (AEPY) which is funded by the American Rescue Fund Program for Alexandria. Donor Name: City of Alexandria State: Virginia City: Alexandria Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Arts Enrichment Programs for Youth is a program to provide funding for nonprofit organizations and teaching artists to develop high quality out-of-school arts programs which could be Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math; art, musical performance, culture, both traditional and nontraditional arts; and other creative projects will be in the City’s Recreation Centers.  Arts Enrichment Programs for Youth should:  Take place in one of the dedicated neighborhood recreation centers which are inspiring, welcoming spaces for all youth who want to participate and affirm the value of the arts and artists. Focus on hands-on skill building using art supplies. The culmination of the residency could result in a public event with audiences showcasing the work the youth have accomplished. To actively involve youth in the implementation of the program.    Funding Information Grant awards will be for $5,000 per residency, per location. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the Grant Program – Arts Enrichment Program for Youth, art nonprofit organizations or teaching artists are required to: Applications are accepted from 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization who are in good standing with the IRS; fiscal agents and pass-through funding WILL NOT be permitted. Must NOT have defaulted on any past grant applications. Must be in good standing with the City of Alexandria, VA. Must have their IRS letter of determination for at least one year before applying and must stay in existence during the grant period. Applications are also accepted by teaching artists who have demonstrated experience with working with youth and are eligible to work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nonprofit organizations or teaching artists should have previous experience with working with youth 5 – 12 years of age groups in flexible environments. Arts enrichment programs for Youth need to engage youth in the Alexandria Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities out-of-school arts programs which may also include Teacher Workdays or Holiday breaks. Presentation of concerts and performances are NOT eligible, as the intention for the AEPY program is to engage youth with interactive programming. Arts programs, projects and activities previously awarded by the City by other City grant programs are NOT eligible. Follow all local, state, and federal laws; and Employees of the City of Alexandria and members of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply. For more information, visit City of Alexandria.

The Twice is Nice Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation seeks innovative proposals from local nonprofit agencies who provide services to local seniors in need. Donor Name: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation State: Virginia County: Albemarle County (VA), Fluvanna County (VA), Greene County (VA), Louisa County (VA), Nelson County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Twice Is Nice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to raise revenue to support programs that benefit seniors in need. They do this by promoting sustainability through the resale of donated clothing, furniture, and household items. These grants will support specific programs/activities or general operations, thus advancing solutions to solve caregiving challenges and enhance the well-being of seniors in the community. Partnerships between organizations are encouraged, but optional, as are letters of support from partners, community members, and other stakeholders.                 Funding Information Requests that align with TIN’s stated emphasis and do not exceed $15,000 are encouraged. Eligibility Criteria Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) organization, governmental agency, faith group, or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization. Twice is Nice will consider applications from organizations working to benefit vulnerable seniors in the City of Charlottesville and/or the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. Twice is Nice does not support building or capital campaigns through its discretionary fund grant programs. Small scale renovations that improve home safety and promote aging in place are permissible. Organizations may submit one application per TIN’s annual grant cycle. Evaluation Criteria The TIN Grants Review Committee will use the following criteria when reviewing proposals. Community Benefit – the proposed activity is responsive to the real needs of vulnerable seniors and advances equity and inclusion for that part of the community. Leadership – the leadership and personnel of the organization have the requisite skills and experience to carry out the proposed activities. Capacity and Feasibility – the organization has the programmatic approach and resources to conduct the proposed activity. Ideally, the value of gift-in-kind and volunteer resources are captured to demonstrate the full capacity of an applicant. Financial Health/Stability – the organization has a healthy budget and can complete the proposed activity with the available internal and external resources, including the use and results of previous TIN grants. Partnerships – the organization is aware of other organizations working on similar or related issues, and, when appropriate for achieving shared goals, has developed partnerships that are contributing to the success of the initiative. For more information, visit CACF.

The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is excited to announce the Norfolk Southern Hampton Roads Community Fund Grant. Donor Name: Hampton Roads Community Foundation State: Virginia County: Isle of Wight County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Norfolk Southern has been a long-standing supporter of the Hampton Roads nonprofit community. While it has transitioned its corporate headquarters to Atlanta, the company is committed to the Hampton Roads community and engaging with nonprofit organizations in the region. Norfolk Southern and the Hampton Roads Community Foundation will be distributing $1 million each year over five years through the Norfolk Southern Hampton Roads Community Fund to nonprofits working to make life better in the region. Grantmaking Priorities Grant applications should explain how your organization addresses one or more of the following priority impact areas: Education and Workforce Development Preventing middle- and high-school students from dropping out of school Engaging youth in successfully transitioning from high school into collegiate education or career-based certificate programs Creating pathways to employment for adults with barriers to self-sufficiency Enriching the Community Providing support for organizations addressing food insecurity Improving access to mental health support Preventing and ending homelessness and housing instability Enhancing equity and inclusion by accelerating the advancement of historically underrepresented groups and people Enriching the human experience through arts and culture Improving public health and safety Sustainability Restoring and protecting the region’s land, forests, and natural waterways Improving the region’s ability to adapt to the impacts of sea-level rise. They strongly encourage organizations that are led by and serve historically underrepresented groups and communities to apply. Funding Information Organization Budget Size: Under $1,000,000 Grant Award Range: $5,000 – $25,000 Organization Budget Size: $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 Grant Award Range: $10,000 – $50,000 Organization Budget Size: Over $5,000,000 Grant Award Range: $15,000 – $100,000. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit, 501(c)3 organizations, with some limitations (see below) may apply that are:  Serving residents in South Hampton Roads, which includes Chesapeake, Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach.  In good standing with the Internal Revenue Service and have been operational since at least January 1, 2022.  Be governed by a board with membership of at least four individuals not including the CEO or Executive Director. Can provide financial statements for a completed fiscal year and an operating budget with revenues and expenses, with a preference for audited financial statements or a recent IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ. For more information, visit HRCF.

The Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation Fund is intended to support not-for-profit programs that contribute to the quality of life in Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Fredericksburg. Donor Name: The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region State: Virginia County: Caroline County (VA), City of Fredericksburg (VA), King George County (VA), Spotsylvania County (VA), Stafford County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/24/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The fund’s fields of interest are wide-ranging and include: community development housing scholarships education medical community groups cultural organizations other similar types of organizations and civic-minded projects Funding Information >$2M: $60,000 $1M – $2M: $30,000 $200K – $1M: $15,000 <$200K: $7,500 Eligibility Criteria To qualify for a grant from the Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation Fund, applicants must be formally recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization or have a fiscal agent. All grants will be made for organizational support. The Community Foundation will not award grant support to organizations that, in their constitution, bylaws or practices, discriminate against a person or group because of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, different ability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Grantees, however, may target services to a particular population when the targeted groups require specialized programs to meet specific needs not shared by the general population. For more information, visit CFRRR.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Portsmouth, Virginia, to help them grow and expand through various professional services, equipment, and technology investments.

This program provides financial support to new and recently established small businesses and non-profits in Portsmouth, Virginia, to help them grow and enhance their operational capabilities.

VB Home Now is accepting proposals from organizations that assist families and individuals experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis in Virginia Beach. Donor Name: VB Home Now State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: VB Home Now is a nonprofit organization formed to support and enhance community system of services, programs, and facilities aimed toward preventing and ending homelessness. Their mission is to mobilize the community to help the neediest among them. For over thirty years, the Virginia Beach community has been committed to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring through a guild of nonprofit, faithbased and city organizations collaboration. VB Home Now supports causes that will have the greatest impact on those persons in community experiencing a housing crisis. VB Home Now is leading the fundraising campaign to support the work at the Housing Resource Center and impact the lives of the people who will be assisted there. They strongly believe in the BEACH Community Partnership vision: Their city, their homeless, and their shared responsibility. Specifically, the foundation is seeking innovative projects that contribute to the Virginia Beach homeless service system and will prioritize funding requests that provide resources, create partnerships, and address gaps within  community that directly impact the homeless and at-risk populations. Funding Priority and Principles VB Home Now prioritizes requests for funding that provides resources, creates partnerships, aides in, and addresses gaps within community directly impacting those individuals experiencing a housing crisis. Specifically, they are looking for innovative projects that contribute to the Virginia Beach homeless services system, making homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring: To make homelessness rare they will need to strengthen the homeless response system’s capacity to prevent as many households from experiencing homelessness by investing in programs that provide prevention services. Prevention services include the provision of financial assistance and a moderate level of case management to households who are experiencing a financial housing crisis and are most vulnerable to experiencing homelessness. Reduce the length of time households experience homelessness will advance the goal of making homelessness brief. Currently, the average length of time households experience homelessness after connecting with system is 160 days. The goal is to reduce the time to 90 days. Additional investments in long and short-term housing subsidy programs are critical to increasing the system’s capacity to end a household’s episode of homelessness in the quickest amount of time. Project Period January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Geographic Focus VB Home Now welcomes funding requests from organizations serving residents within the city of Virginia Beach. For more information, visit VB Home Now.

The James City County is seeking applications for its Good Neighbor Grant Program to enhance the sense of community and environmental wellness of the neighborhoods through sustainable community planning. Donor Name: James City County State: Virginia County: James City County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of this grant is to encourage community members to take pride in and responsibility for their communal space. Projects will focus on the physical aspects of common areas through the installation of native plants, erosion control methods, place making for community members and other methods to improve environmental quality and minimize negative impacts. Examples: community garden, entryway landscaping, trail improvements, communal compost, playground and pool area landscaping, energy saving techniques and litter prevention measures. Funding Information  Matching grant awards up to $500. For more information, visit James City County.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to support programs that assist low- and moderate-income residents in Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro, Virginia, by addressing community needs such as affordable housing, workforce training, and access to health services.

Is your organization interested in creating a rain garden, planting trees, installing rain barrels, or capturing the rain on your land in another way? If, yes then apply for the Retain Your Rain Mini-Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Norfolk State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Twice a year the City of Norfolk awards up to $2500 to neighborhood organizations or other nonprofits to support Retain Your Rain projects. Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations Any Norfolk civic league or neighborhood association that is a state legal entity with nonprofit status Organizations that do not have nonprofit status (businesses, schools, churches, etc) that apply in collaboration with a nonprofit Other Requirements Must provide documentation to prove nonprofit status of organization Must agree to hold a volunteer event or an alternative outreach effort prior to grant close out Organizations selected for grant funding must submit a W-9  For more information, visit City of Norfolk.

The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia is pleased to announce Summer Grant Program. Donor Name: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia State: Virginia County: Botetourt County (VA), Craig County (VA), Floyd County (VA), Franklin County (VA), Henry County (VA), Patrick County (VA), Roanoke County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Larry Woodrow Vest Fund Varies The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund Organizations that are effective and efficient in preventing cruelty to animals. Research and medical advancement for the cure of diseases in animals. Professional education of animal caretakers. Programs that promote the positive relationship between humans and animals The Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran Fund To help individuals and families who are confronting catastrophic, life-altering circumstances. Supports organizations that provide shelter, care, and assistance to battered women. The Cancer Center Fund To support organizations and/or programs that provide and promote health services and educational, diagnostic, and treatment resources to victims of cancer and related conditions in the Martinsville community. The Hospice Fund To support organizations and/or programs that provide assistance and services to any needy resident in the Martinsville area with end-of-life medical needs and expenses. Special Interest Funds Supports organizations whose mission and/or program aligns with one or more of the following: Provides services to children and families. Provides services to assist handicapped/disabled persons. Provides services to the elderly. Promotes the health and quality of life (including, but not limited to): Providing health services to the needy, supporting health-related teaching, educational and research programs, Providing breast health services and encouraging the development of diagnostic treatment options for residents, or Providing other charitable activities and projects that improve the quality of life. Geographic Locations  Larry Woodrow Vest Fund Organizations located in Floyd County that serve its residents. The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund Organizations located in, and serving Cities of Martinsville, Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Roanoke. The Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran Fund Organizations located in, and serving City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry and Patrick. The Cancer Center Fund Organizations located in, and serving City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry and Patrick. The Hospice Fund Organizations located in, and serving City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry and Patrick. Special Interest Funds Organizations located in, and serving City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry and Patrick. Eligibility Criteria The Foundation supports qualified nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit CFSWV.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Richmond region that focus on enhancing community vibrancy, economic prosperity, educational success, and health and wellness.