Community Project Funding from Awesome Foundation
Nonprofits, community groups, and individuals in Virginia can receive micro-grants for creative, community-focused “awesome” projects across areas like arts, technology, and local development. The Awesome Foundation provides US $1,000, no-strings-attached awards through its local and thematic chapters; applicants should apply to a nearby chapter or one interested in their idea.
The Awesome Foundation
Virginia Social Impact Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage social impact nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Virginia and other priority regions can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions benefiting underserved communities. Focused on innovative, systems-oriented models, this three-year support combines unrestricted capital with intensive capacity-building and a global peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Virginia Community Services Funding via State Farm
Nonprofit and community organizations in Virginia seeking support for community services or cause-related marketing initiatives can apply for State Farm’s marketing sponsorships, which provide brand-building partnerships rather than traditional grants. Opportunities may benefit groups whose events or programs align with State Farm’s goals and marketing strategies at the local or national level.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Virginia Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits and social enterprises in Virginia working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability projects that serve urban low-income youth can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds organizations with a U.S. TIN whose work benefits children and families in poverty.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Neo Philanthropy Grants for Virginia Advocacy
Nonprofit and advocacy organizations in Virginia seeking support for social welfare, social justice, and policy reform work can apply for Neo Philanthropy’s NEO Action Fund. This 501(c)(4) fund backs charitable, social welfare, lobbying, and limited electoral activities, which may benefit Virginia nonprofits focused on civic engagement, human services, climate equity, or immigrant and refugee rights.
Neo Philanthropy Inc
Global Project Funding for Clubs from Rotary Foundation
Rotary clubs and districts in Virginia and worldwide can use these global grants to support large-scale humanitarian projects, graduate scholarships, and vocational training teams. The Rotary Foundation offers US $30,000 - US $400,000 for initiatives in areas like peacebuilding, disease prevention, clean water, education, economic development, and environmental protection.
The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary International
Health Equity Funding from American Heart Association
For-profit and nonprofit organizations working on healthcare access, food security, or economic vitality in Virginia may be eligible for American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund Nationwide Grant, offering up to US $500,000. Eligible applicants must already operate in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and demonstrate scalable, community-driven impact on health outcomes.
American Heart Association
Takeda STEM and Food Health Grants in Virginia
Virginia nonprofits improving food access, nutrition, or STEM education can access funding through Takeda to support U.S. community-focused programs. Organizations working on healthy food access, medically tailored meals, urban farming, or K–16 STEM pathways may be eligible, especially if they also serve communities near Greater Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, or Brooklyn Park, MN.
Takeda
TED Grants for Virginia Transformative Initiatives
Nonprofits, NGOs, and institutions with at least a $2M annual budget proposing bold, proven solutions can seek large-scale philanthropic support for multi-year social impact initiatives in Virginia and beyond. TED supports ambitious projects across global health, climate, social justice, education, and other urgent issues through The Audacious Project’s collaborative funding model.
TED
WK Kellogg Foundation Grants for Virginia Nonprofits
Virginia nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) entities can access funding for early childhood education, maternal and perinatal health, food and nutrition, workforce readiness, and racial equity initiatives. WK Kellogg Foundation awards support organizations that qualify under IRS regulations and may benefit community development and family economic security work; the program is open year-round and operates nationally, including Virginia.
WK Kellogg Foundation
American Psychological Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofits and other organizations in Virginia implementing evidence-based psychological interventions can seek funding to support community services that address prejudice, stigma, violence prevention, and mind-body health. Focused on psychology and LGBTQIA+ services, American Psychological Foundation invites projects serving marginalized communities, including those facing racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and misogyny, with awards up to US $60,000.
American Psychological Foundation Inc
The Impact Fund Support for Justice Litigation
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit legal organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice can access recoverable grants from The Impact Fund, typically US $10,000 - US $50,000, for litigation expenses. Virginia-based advocates may be eligible when cases benefit communities facing systemic oppression and seek significant law reform.
The Impact Fund
iF Design Grants for Virginia Social Impact
Applications due Aug 19, 2026
Nonprofits and other organizations in Virginia with implemented social impact projects can seek €100,000 from the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE to advance work tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Focused on global social and environmental challenges, iF Design invites CSR and community initiatives that address urgent problems and demonstrate sustainable, positive change.
iF Design
Disability Services Funding from Kovar Corporation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Virginia supporting people with intellectual disabilities can apply for Kovar Corporation grants up to Up to US $20,000 for housing, transportation, training, and program startups. Grants from Kovar Corporation help Virginia nonprofits expand group homes, job and life skills training, Special Olympics participation, and other community-based disability services.
Kovar Corporation
TD Charitable Foundation Support for Community Events
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Virginia nonprofits and businesses hosting community or environmental events can seek sponsorship funding for public activities that positively support local communities. Virginia organizations can access funding through TD Charitable Foundation’s TD Bank Community Sponsorships Program, which backs events that build awareness of TD, offer staff participation opportunities, and strengthen relationships with community organizations.
Td Charitable Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations can access funding through Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation to tell powerful stories about their impact. The Storytelling Grant supports communications projects for work in preservation, education, or wellness, and may benefit wildlife conservation and other eligible programs; awards are typically more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
London School of Economics Social Impact Grants in Virginia
Applications due Nov 10, 2026
Virginia social impact ventures and nonprofits working in areas like climate, democracy, health, education, or refugee support can access funding through the London School of Economics’ 100x Impact Accelerator. Selected post-pilot, high-traction organizations worldwide receive £150,000 in catalytic capital plus a 12-week hybrid accelerator and potential follow-on support.
London School of Economics
Early Childhood Workforce Funding from Stranahan Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Dec 3, 2026
U.S. nonprofit organizations, school districts, and colleges providing professional development to early childhood educators can seek up to US $500,000 from the Stranahan Foundation to scale or innovate workforce models. With a mission to strengthen early childhood education, it supports Virginia and other U.S. providers serving predominantly low-income children ages birth to five.
Stranahan Foundation
Interdisciplinary Research Funding for Nonprofits from John Templeton Foundation
Full proposal due Dec 4, 2026
Nonprofit and other charitable entities conducting interdisciplinary research or public engagement projects can apply for John Templeton Foundation support, including organizations in Virginia. Grants fund discrete projects in areas like character virtue development, life sciences, mathematical and physical sciences, religion and society, and public engagement. International applicants and multiple inquiries are allowed, with limited indirect costs.
The John Templeton Foundation
Scaling Impact Funding from Duke University
Pre proposal due Dec 5, 2026
Nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises with at least three years of proven social or environmental impact can receive US $150,000 in unrestricted funding to scale their work globally. Grants from Duke University help Virginia impact enterprises and other U.S. taxpayers expand initiatives in areas like social justice, environmental justice, and environmental stewardship over 3–5 years.
Duke University
Papé Family Foundation Support for Community Projects
Letter of inquiry due Jan 16, 2027
Nonprofit organizations needing small capital, building improvements, equipment, or new (under two years) program start-up costs may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $10,000 in funding. Focused on community-serving work, Papé Family Foundation invites organizations near its listed trustee cities, which may include Virginia-based nonprofits within the required radius, to submit LOIs online.
Papé Family Foundation
Impact 3D Project Funding for Nonprofits from Unity Technologies
Applications due Feb 20, 2027
Nonprofit and other legal-entity creators using real-time 3D for social, educational, environmental, health, or humanitarian impact can apply for Unity Technologies’ Unity for Humanity Grant, with awards up to US $500,000. With a mission to empower impact-driven creators, it supports projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including those serving Virginia communities.
Unity Technologies
Catalyze Grants for Virginia Career Learning
Letter of inquiry due Feb 27, 2027
Virginia organizations and early-stage ventures that directly serve historically underserved learners ages 11–22 with career-connected learning can access funding through Catalyze, with awards up to US $300,000. Programs that support career exploration for adolescents or employer-partnered work-based learning may be eligible as part of this national challenge.
Catalyze
Sustainability Innovation Grants for Nonprofits from Zayed Sustainability Prize
Applications due Jun 22, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and SMEs in Virginia working on health, food, energy, water, or climate action solutions can apply for sustainability awards from the Zayed Sustainability Prize, with prizes of US $600,000. With a mission to advance impactful, scalable sustainability initiatives, this global program supports proven projects that improve access, efficiency, and resilience in vulnerable communities.
Zayed Sustainability Prize
I Could Do Great Things Grants for Virginia Education
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Virginia nonprofits, community organizations, businesses, and individuals with innovative, charitable projects can access funding through the I Could Do Great Things Foundation to turn concrete ideas into reality. Proposals with fresh approaches in education, community initiatives, or Jewish causes may be supported through this low-red-tape application process, which is open year-round.
I Could Do Great Things Foundation
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Qatar Foundation Education Innovation Grants in Virginia
Applications due Jun 27, 2028
Nonprofits and other legally registered organizations with proven education initiatives can receive US $100,000 - US $500,000 to develop and scale practical learning solutions, including in Virginia. Qatar Foundation provides education-focused organizations with capacity building, mentorship, and funding to refine MVP solutions that improve learning outcomes, core skills, wellbeing, and access for marginalized learners.
Qatar Foundation