Virginia Women & Girl Services Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Loudoun County, Virginia, to enhance services in areas such as shelter, health, hunger, and education for local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Prince George’s County that offer services and prevention programs to assist survivors of domestic violence and promote community safety.

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 organizations in Northern Virginia that support women and families by improving access to essential services and professional development opportunities.

SisterFund, a women-led giving circle in Richmond, focuses on empowering Black women and girls in the community through grants awarded annually to nonprofits. These grants target improvements in education, workforce, leadership development, and health for African American women and girls. Members contribute $1,100 each year, and grants are awarded based on member votes. The mission is to transform local nonprofits supporting Black women and girls through significant financial investments, fostering long-term positive change. Grant awards will be announced and celebrated at an event on December 12, 2024.

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 Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia's Summer Grant Program is designed to address a diverse range of community needs through several distinct funds, each with its own focus but all aligned with the foundation's overarching mission of improving the quality of life in Western Virginia. While the specific mission statement of the foundation is not explicitly detailed, the various fund objectives clearly demonstrate a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, promoting animal welfare, and enhancing health services and general well-being within the communities it serves. The program seeks to foster positive change by strategically allocating resources to qualified nonprofit organizations that can deliver impactful services. The program targets a broad spectrum of beneficiaries, from individuals and families facing catastrophic circumstances to victims of cancer, the elderly, children, families, and handicapped/disabled persons. Animal welfare organizations and programs promoting positive human-animal relationships are also key beneficiaries. The impact goals are multifaceted, aiming to alleviate suffering, provide essential care and assistance, prevent cruelty, advance medical research, and improve overall health and quality of life. Each fund has specific impact objectives, such as preventing cruelty to animals, supporting battered women, providing cancer care, assisting with end-of-life medical needs, and generally improving community well-being. The program prioritizes several focus areas through its various funds. The Larry Woodrow Vest Fund supports general varying needs within Floyd County. The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund focuses on preventing animal cruelty, promoting animal welfare, and advancing research for animal diseases. The Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran Fund is dedicated to assisting individuals and families in catastrophic situations and supporting organizations that aid battered women. The Cancer Center Fund targets organizations providing health services, education, diagnostics, and treatment for cancer victims in the Martinsville community. The Hospice Fund offers assistance and services to needy residents in the Martinsville area with end-of-life medical needs and expenses. Additionally, the Special Interest Funds broadly support services for children and families, handicapped/disabled persons, the elderly, and initiatives promoting health and quality of life, including breast health services. The expected outcomes and measurable results, while not explicitly defined with numerical targets in the provided text, can be inferred from the stated objectives of each fund. For instance, for the Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund, outcomes would include a reduction in animal cruelty cases and advancements in animal disease research. The Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran Fund would aim for improved support for individuals in crisis and increased assistance for battered women. The Cancer Center Fund would expect enhanced health services and educational resources for cancer patients, leading to better diagnostic and treatment outcomes. Similarly, the Hospice Fund would contribute to improved end-of-life care and reduced financial burden for needy residents. The Special Interest Funds would see improved services for various vulnerable groups and an overall enhancement in community health and quality of life indicators. The foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change are centered on identifying critical community needs and channeling resources through established, effective nonprofit organizations. The approach is to provide grants that address specific challenges, with the belief that by supporting these targeted initiatives, a positive and lasting impact can be made on the lives of individuals, families, and the broader community. The geographic focus on Western Virginia, with specific counties and cities identified for each fund, demonstrates a strategic effort to address localized needs and maximize the effectiveness of grant funding within those areas. The eligibility criteria, which emphasize supporting qualified nonprofit organizations, further underscore the foundation's commitment to strategic and impactful philanthropy.

The Women's Entrepreneur Grant Opportunity aims to support women-owned businesses in Fairfax City by providing consultation and capacity-building services to facilitate their growth, expansion, and development. Eligible businesses can receive services valued at up to $5,000, which cover areas such as marketing, operations, accounting, and finance. The grant funds will be awarded upfront, and recipients will be notified by September 20, 2024, with recognition at the Women’s Entrepreneur Empowerment Luncheon on September 25, 2024. To be eligible, businesses must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women, licensed within Fairfax City, and can be home-based or have one or more locations within the city. Start-ups and expanding businesses are also eligible, while non-profits are not. The application process involves verifying eligibility, completing and submitting the application form, identifying required services, obtaining quotes, and undergoing a review based on merit.

The Community Climate Collaborative Energy Efficiency Grants program offers funding to small businesses for upgrades aimed at improving energy efficiency. This includes enhancements to appliances, lighting, and heating/cooling systems. The program's core objective is to facilitate emissions reductions and generate financial savings for businesses through strategic capital investments. While not explicitly stating the "foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change" in a separate section, the program's focus on emissions reduction directly aligns with a broader mission of combating climate change, which is implicitly the strategic priority of an organization named "Community Climate Collaborative." The target beneficiaries of this grant program are small businesses operating within the City of Charlottesville or Albemarle County, Virginia. Specifically, eligible businesses must hold a business license in one of these locations and qualify as a Microbusiness according to Virginia SBSD criteria, meaning they have 25 employees or fewer. The program also prioritizes Woman- or Minority-owned Businesses, as defined by Virginia SBSD criteria, and encourages SWaM certification or equivalent documentation. This focused approach aims to empower local, smaller enterprises in their transition to more sustainable operations. The program's priorities and focuses are squarely on tangible energy efficiency upgrades that yield demonstrable savings in energy usage and/or a reduction in emissions. This indicates a results-oriented approach where the proposed upgrades must show a clear environmental benefit and potentially economic advantage for the grantee. The maximum grant amount of $2,000 per project highlights an emphasis on supporting numerous smaller-scale, impactful interventions rather than fewer large-scale projects, making the grants accessible to a wider range of microbusinesses. The expected outcomes and measurable results of these grants include both environmental and economic benefits. On the environmental front, the primary outcome is the reduction of emissions, contributing to local climate goals. Economically, businesses are expected to achieve financial savings due to decreased energy consumption. The requirement for proposed upgrades to have "demonstrable savings of energy usage and/or reduction of emissions" signifies a commitment to measurable impact, ensuring that the allocated funds lead to verifiable improvements. The program's design implicitly supports a theory of change where targeted financial assistance for energy efficiency upgrades directly leads to reduced environmental impact and improved economic resilience for small businesses in the local community.

The Business Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC) of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia awards grants to support innovative STEM opportunities for girls and young women in the region. Since 2014, the BWGC has awarded over $520,000 in grants, aligning with the Foundation's mission to foster positive community impact by supporting initiatives in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. This grant program is a key part of the Foundation's strategic approach to investing in the future workforce and leadership within Northern Virginia. The target beneficiaries are girls and young women, from preschool through college-age, residing in Northern Virginia. Specifically, organizations providing services in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties, as well as the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park, are eligible. The impact goal is to create measurable positive changes in the lives of these girls and young women by providing them with exciting and enriching experiences in STEM, leadership, and entrepreneurship, thereby contributing to their educational and career development. The BWGC grant cycle prioritizes nonprofit organizations and schools that offer STEM programs with an emphasis on innovative components such as entrepreneurship, leadership, or mentorship. Funding is considered for both existing and new programs that directly support these areas. Applications for general organizational support, capital improvements, endowments, or scholarship awards are not considered, highlighting the program's focus on direct program delivery and innovation. Expected outcomes include increased participation and engagement of girls and young women in STEM fields, enhanced leadership skills, and the development of entrepreneurial mindsets. Measurable results are demonstrated by the impact on over 3,500 girls and young women since 2014. The Foundation's theory of change posits that by investing in innovative STEM, leadership, and entrepreneurship programs for girls and young women, they will empower the next generation of leaders and innovators, contributing to the economic vitality and social well-being of Northern Virginia.

This program provides financial support to women in Warren County pursuing education or business growth, with additional funding available for those entering healthcare fields.

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 Dammann Fund Grant invites applications from qualified charitable organizations operating in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester, and Charlottesville, VA. The fund is dedicated to supporting programs that align with its mission of fostering development in two key areas: teen parenting and mental health. This grant program is designed to provide resources to organizations that can demonstrate a clear commitment to these focus areas and contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve. The fund's strategic priorities are clearly defined by its commitment to programs that enable the development of parenting skills in young parents and those that foster independent living skills for the mentally ill. These two areas reflect the foundation's theory of change, which posits that by investing in these specific interventions, they can achieve significant and positive societal impact. The grant aims to support initiatives that are not only well-conceived but also demonstrate a direct link to improving the lives of individuals in these vulnerable populations. Target beneficiaries for the Dammann Fund Grant are young parents seeking to develop parenting skills and individuals with mental illness who require support in achieving independent living. The impact goals are centered on enhancing the capabilities of these beneficiaries within the specified geographic regions. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided text, the expectation is that funded programs will demonstrate tangible improvements in parenting skills for young parents and increased independent living skills for individuals with mental illness. Organizations are required to submit new applications each year, implying a continuous assessment of program effectiveness and outcomes. The Dammann Fund places importance on supporting publicly-supported charitable organizations, ensuring that grant funds are utilized ethically and in alignment with Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code. The fund explicitly states ineligibility for grants to individuals, capital or annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences, or travel, highlighting its focus on programmatic support. Grant recipients are eligible for funding for a single program for up to three consecutive years, reinforcing a commitment to sustained impact and allowing for long-term program development and evaluation.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in targeted Houston neighborhoods to support community-led projects that enhance civic engagement, collaboration, and local leadership.

This grant provides financial support for organizations in the DC metro area to offer breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to financially disadvantaged patients, ensuring equitable access regardless of background.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Charlottesville and surrounding counties, helping them enhance their programs and operations.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester County, and Charlottesville, Virginia, that focus on improving parenting skills for teen parents and promoting independent living for individuals with mental illness.

This competition provides female and non-binary founders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize by pitching their growth-oriented startups to investors.

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads that assist abuse survivors, particularly focusing on domestic violence and residential care for children.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Loudoun County to deliver essential services that improve the safety, health, and independence of vulnerable and underserved residents.