Virginia Education Grants

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County that empower children and families through culinary education and improve access to healthy food for under-resourced community members.

This grant provides financial support to public-school teachers and employees in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, for professional development and character development programs that enhance student education and ethical foundations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Virginia to support community service projects that honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by addressing local needs and promoting equity.

This grant provides financial support to educators in Fredericksburg City Schools for innovative teaching projects and professional development that enhance student learning.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits in Williamsburg to support a variety of community projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the area.

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations focused on impactful projects in science, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and the arts, primarily within the Greater Richmond area.

This grant provides funding for projects in Virginia that improve water quality, promote land conservation, enhance environmental education, and address emerging environmental challenges.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Richmond area that empower Black youth and young adults through education and capacity-building initiatives.

This grant provides funding to public-school librarians and library media specialists in Fredericksburg City Public Schools to support inclusive educational initiatives that promote literacy and a love of learning among diverse student populations.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia, focusing on assisting the visually impaired and delivering medical care to low-income individuals.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

This grant provides financial support to public-school teachers in Fredericksburg City to implement innovative classroom projects and professional development that enhance student learning outcomes.

This grant provides financial support to licensed childcare providers in Bedford County, Virginia, to enhance and expand their facilities and services, addressing the local shortage of childcare availability.

This grant provides funding to librarians and media specialists in public schools across Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, and Fredericksburg City to enhance literacy education for diverse student populations.

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in Georgia and select Virginia institutions for capital projects and major initiatives in education and arts and culture.

The Philip L. Graham Fund is seeking applications from organizations that provide a wide array of direct services to individuals and families. Donor Name: Philip L. Graham Fund State: Maryland, Virginia County: Arlington County (VA), Charles County (MD), Fairfax County (VA), Loudoun County (VA), Montgomery County (MD), Prince Georges County (MD), Prince William County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Fund is always looking for innovative and efficient organizations to support. Over the past several decades, the Fund has invested tens of millions of dollars in the physical infrastructure, information technology, and transportation needs of local nonprofit organizations. Focus Areas Health & Human Services Education Arts & Humanities Community Endeavors. Eligibility Criteria To be considered for a grant, an organization must: Be a 501(c)(3) public charity Serve residents of one or more of the jurisdictions in the Fund’s giving footprint, which includes: Washington, D.C. Maryland: Charles, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties Virginia: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park Align with the Fund’s giving priorities and provide services that fit into one or more of its Focus Areas Meet the eligibility requirements for past applicants and grantees. Eligible organizations will have: Not received a grant from the Fund in the previous twenty-four months; Not had a funding request declined by the Fund in the previous twelve months; and Submitted a Final Grant Report for any previously awarded grants Not be undergoing an executive leadership change. Organizations Not Considered The Fund also does not consider requests from: Individuals Government agencies Membership organizations Individual schools and universities other than public charter schools and parochial schools. Parent Teacher Associations National or international organizations or concerns Hospitals or hospital foundations Organizations significantly involved in advocacy, litigation, or efforts to change public policy Requests Not Considered             The Fund does not consider requests for: Advocacy, litigation, or efforts to change public policy Research Endowments Special events, conferences, workshops, or seminars Travel expenses Annual giving campaigns, benefits, or sponsorships Courtesy advertising Production of films or publications. For more information, visit PLGF.

This grant provides funding to established organizations in southeastern Virginia for new programs or facility improvements that promote cultural, economic, educational, environmental, and health initiatives.

The Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, aims to increase knowledge of the value of oysters, advance technologies for increasing oyster populations or aquaculture production, and improve oyster population monitoring techniques. This program supports projects in Maryland and Virginia and welcomes requests from members of the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance, including community organizations and both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The grant awards up to $10,000, with applications due by September 19, 2024. Match is encouraged but not required.