Youth and Education Funding from Costco Foundation
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of their community initiatives. Organizations, including those with STEM or science education components, may be considered based on demonstrated community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, diversified funding, and a clear project and operating budget.
Costco Foundation
Virginia Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs in Virginia can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation supports creative solutions across areas like health, environment, and community services; science and STEM education initiatives with novel social impact components may be eligible to submit a letter of inquiry by invitation.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Science Grants in Virginia
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth through science, environmental, or STEM-related education in Virginia can receive up to US $15,000 to advance children’s health, education, development, and welfare. With a mission to enrich and protect children, Dan Paul Foundation provides funding for programs like environmental education, clean air and water, and early childhood development that may benefit science teachers and their students.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Virginia Education Innovation Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first education and STEM-focused organizations in Virginia and beyond can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale proven solutions for underserved communities. Focused on bold, scalable social and environmental innovation, DRK supports independent nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits with capacity-building, capital, and community over three years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for STEM Education
Virginia STEM and environmental education nonprofits serving mostly economically underserved communities can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation for innovative, tech-enabled programs. Grants up to US $100,000 support crisis response, access to education, economic empowerment, and climate resilience solutions; 501(c)(3) public charities and equivalent NGOs apply year-round beginning with a brief LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Virginia STEM
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Virginia can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including STEM education. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support K–12 STEM, academic performance, and college and career pathways, which may benefit science teachers developing classroom or extracurricular science and engineering programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Virginia STEAM Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Science and STEM-focused nonprofits serving K–12 students in Virginia can access funding for arts and science education, artist development, and STEAM programs that build lasting impact. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation support U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, offering program, capital, and limited general or endowment support; awards are typically more than US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation STEM Grants in Virginia
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charitable organizations offering STEM education, health, or community programs can seek support for science-related teaching and student initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides funding for efforts like STEM programming, health education, and services for underserved populations, which may benefit science teachers and their schools.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Virginia Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, schools, governments, and other social enterprises working on youth education in Virginia and beyond can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling efforts. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds programs that improve education outcomes for children and youth from urban low-income communities in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
STEM and Community Development Funding from PNC Foundation
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education, STEM learning, or community development programs in PNC service areas can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant. Funding supports birth-to-five education, teacher and workforce development, family engagement, and economic development initiatives benefiting low- and moderate-income communities, which may include science-focused classroom and enrichment projects.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global STEM Education
Science education nonprofits and accredited charities in Virginia working on STEM or environmental education can access funding through grants from La Roche, which operates globally. Projects should promote sustainable development, engage Roche expertise or employees, and may include youth science programs, community initiatives, or humanitarian and social development efforts managed within the applicant’s country.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Virginia
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services in Virginia and worldwide can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities. With a mission to promote health, education, and disaster relief, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding to initiatives such as healthcare access, child welfare, women and girls’ services, and humanitarian aid, which may include science or STEM-related health education efforts.
Semnani Family Foundation
Virginia Education Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Virginia 501(c)(3) educational, scientific, medical, and other charitable organizations can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs that broadly benefit their target populations within the U.S. This national funder may support STEM and science education initiatives from eligible schools, districts, and nonprofits seeking to strengthen science teaching and learning.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or diversity programs can apply for sponsorship support; funding may benefit STEM and environmental education initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides U.S. regional sponsorships that advance economic mobility and strengthen the social and cultural life of local communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Virginia Social Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian human and social service organizations working with disadvantaged people can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000, including those serving Virginia. With a mission to help people become self-reliant, Gupta Family Foundation provides support to smaller 501(c)(3) entities and qualifying foreign organizations addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Virginia science and environmental education nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits, can seek the Storytelling Grant to showcase their program impact through professional storytelling and media. Wildlife conservation organizations are the only unsolicited applicants accepted, so eligible Virginia groups in that area may benefit from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation support.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Support for Community Service Programs
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking grants or event sponsorships for community services can apply for support in select U.S. counties, including areas near Virginia. Insperity provides Virginia-area nonprofits with philanthropic grants and fundraising event sponsorships when they engage Insperity employees, are clients, or serve communities where employees live and work.
Insperity
Environmental and Community Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Virginia can apply for flexible project or program support. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides funding that may benefit science and STEM educators whose initiatives advance environmental education, sustainability, or related community-focused efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Education
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Virginia nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities can seek funding for education, environment, community enrichment, and entrepreneurship projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Virginia science and STEM teachers whose programs support these priorities and are within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community may be eligible to apply through the Georgia-Pacific Foundation.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Virginia Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Virginia within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, out-of-school support, and workforce readiness for at-risk youth, plus domestic violence safety services. The TJX Foundation reviews eligibility questionnaires and letters of inquiry on a rolling basis.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental Program Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Virginia and nationwide can receive US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted funding for environmental and human services programs from the Lawrence Foundation. Grants can support general operating or project expenses, so science and STEM educators with qualifying organizations may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Virginia Education Funding via Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit schools and educational programs in Virginia can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support youth education, skills training, and related services. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts programs, schools and hospitals, environmental and wildlife protection, and community-based organizations across the U.S., so science and STEM-focused initiatives may be eligible.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants, which support hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, community development, and cultural enrichment. Virginia education or STEM programs that fit these priorities and engage Ameriprise volunteers may be eligible.
Ameriprise Financial
Virginia Education Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations seeking program support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental work can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S. nonprofits, including those with STEM or environmental education programs for science teachers, may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project-based support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Virginia nonprofits improving economic stability, health, literacy, workforce readiness, or disaster relief can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations in O’Reilly Auto Parts communities that serve local residents, including those with STEM or environmental education components, may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Support for Community Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Virginia with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues may be eligible for the national Community Partnership Award, which honors U.S. nonprofits building cohesive communities through equal public, private, and social sector collaboration. Mutual of America Foundation recognizes six exemplary partnerships each year for their measurable impact and potential to scale.
Mutual Of America Foundation