Best Fairfax County Grants for Nonprofits in Virginia

The Creag Foundation, established in 2009 in Woodinville, Washington, provides funding to innovative 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations addressing social issues. Focused on smaller organizations, the foundation seeks to support those with unique approaches to improve the human condition. Eligible applicants must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and present a new or previously unaddressed solution to societal challenges. Applications are by invitation only, encouraging creativity and passion in charitable work.

Creag Foundation

Up to US $100,000

Global Impact Cash Grants

The Global Impact Cash Grants by Cisco Systems Foundation support innovative early-stage solutions aimed at addressing significant social problems. Targeting nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, these grants focus on four key sectors: crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate regeneration. Eligible organizations must demonstrate alignment with these areas, particularly serving underserved communities. The foundation seeks to leverage technology for impactful solutions, ensuring sustainability and community resilience through strategic investments.

Cisco Systems Foundation

More than US $100,000

Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant

The Hearst Foundation's Social Service Grant focuses on tackling chronic poverty by funding direct-service organizations that implement effective solutions for economic independence and family strengthening. With a mission to support diverse nonprofits in the U.S., the Foundation allocates approximately 15% of its total funding to social services, prioritizing scalable programs that serve significant populations. The minimum grant size is $100,000, and special consideration is given to organizations addressing affordable housing, domestic violence, and youth development.

William Randolph Hearst Foundation

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PNC Foundation: Foundation Grant

The PNC Foundation aims to enhance the lives of individuals in local communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Their focus includes promoting educational opportunities, particularly for early childhood education, and supporting economic development initiatives. Grants are available for organizations that benefit low- to moderate-income families and enhance community growth. The foundation prioritizes programs that foster sustainability and diversity, ensuring a lasting impact on the communities they serve.

PNC Foundation

Unspecified amount

Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grant

The Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable, scientific, medical, and educational organizations that are 501(c)(3) certified. This private funder emphasizes impactful service to diverse populations without discrimination. Grants must be utilized within the United States and cannot be awarded to individuals, political candidates, or lobbying efforts. The Trust is dedicated to enhancing the general welfare through soundly-managed initiatives that contribute significantly to community needs.

Sidney Stern Memorial Trust

Unspecified amount

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Fairfax County

With a mission to advance economic mobility, Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc provides Fairfax County, Virginia nonprofits with support for basic needs, workforce development, housing, arts, and community revitalization. 501(c)(3) organizations addressing food insecurity, shelter, or local development may be eligible for sponsorship funding to strengthen their impact.

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Unspecified amount

Wells Fargo Foundation Grants for Fairfax County Community Programs

Grants from Wells Fargo Foundation help Fairfax County, Virginia nonprofits address financial health, housing affordability, small business growth, and sustainability. Organizations working in education, disaster relief, human services, and workforce development may also be eligible. Funding is prioritized for programs serving underserved communities and promoting measurable impact.

Wells Fargo Foundation

US $1,000 - US $25,000

Project Support Grants: Arts Access

ArtsFairfax

ArtsFairfax is the 501(c)(3) designated as Fairfax County’s local arts agency funded in part by Fairfax County, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as corporations, foundations, and individuals. ArtsFairfax invests in and amplifies the arts for all in Fairfax County.

Project Support Grants

ArtsFairfax Project Support Grants serve arts organizations with funding to support projects that engage Fairfax County residents. Project Support Grants are awarded in four grant subcategories, including Arts in Education, Opportunity, Partnerships, and Arts Access.

Grant Program Objective

The ArtsFairfax Project Support Grant seeks to:

Provide financial and other means of support to both established and emerging arts organizations.
Promote opportunities for arts organizations of all disciplines to create, present, and celebrate their artistic endeavors.
Be a catalyst for increased private sector support for arts organizations through leveraged public funding.
Encourage wide participation in the arts through diverse cultural programming available to all residents of Fairfax County.
Support activities that would not normally be part of your organization’s usual activities.

Examples of Eligible Activities

If your organization provides afterschool arts instruction, then this funding could support the design and implementation of a new class offering that has not been offered before.
If your organization occasionally hosts a guest artist, then funding could support bringing an artist who might normally be financially out of reach.
This funding is not intended to support ongoing activities that your organization does on a regular basis as part of your mission.

Grant Subcategories

There are four grant subcategories within the Project Support Grant Program. An organization can submit one grant application in a single subcategory. The four subcategories are: Arts in Education; Opportunity; Partnerships; and Arts Access

Arts Access

Arts Access projects strengthen arts engagement by allocating resources to underserved and economically disadvantaged communities and districts. These projects provide arts programming and reduce the costs of or distance to high-quality arts experiences (theater productions, concerts, presentations, exhibitions, learning, workshops, etc.) in communities where limited arts access has been documented. Arts and cultural organizations located in these communities as well as organizations from throughout Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church may apply.

US $1,000 - US $25,000

Project Support Grants: Arts in Education

ArtsFairfax

Project Support Grants

Grant Program Objective

The ArtsFairfax Project Support Grant seeks to:

Provide financial and other means of support to both established and emerging arts organizations.
Promote opportunities for arts organizations of all disciplines to create, present, and celebrate their artistic endeavors.
Be a catalyst for increased private sector support for arts organizations through leveraged public funding.
Encourage wide participation in the arts through diverse cultural programming available to all residents of Fairfax County.
Support activities that would not normally be part of your organization’s usual activities.

Examples of Eligible Activities

If your organization provides afterschool arts instruction, then this funding could support the design and implementation of a new class offering that has not been offered before.
If your organization occasionally hosts a guest artist, then funding could support bringing an artist who might normally be financially out of reach.
This funding is not intended to support ongoing activities that your organization does on a regular basis as part of your mission.

Grant Subcategories

Arts in Education

Arts in Education projects provide high-impact art experiences. Projects may take place in schools, after-school programs, or nonprofit agencies such as art centers, social service agencies, and parks and recreation facilities that provide services to youth and/or adults. Project Support Grants can support artist’s fees and travel, space rental, transportation, advertising, publicity, scripts, costumes, sets, props, music, art supplies, and equipment rental or purchase.

Arts Education projects taking place in schools are considered Open to the General Public.

US $1,000 - US $25,000

Project Support Grants: Opportunity

ArtsFairfax

Project Support Grants

Grant Program Objective

The ArtsFairfax Project Support Grant seeks to:

Provide financial and other means of support to both established and emerging arts organizations.
Promote opportunities for arts organizations of all disciplines to create, present, and celebrate their artistic endeavors.
Be a catalyst for increased private sector support for arts organizations through leveraged public funding.
Encourage wide participation in the arts through diverse cultural programming available to all residents of Fairfax County.
Support activities that would not normally be part of your organization’s usual activities.

Examples of Eligible Activities

If your organization provides afterschool arts instruction, then this funding could support the design and implementation of a new class offering that has not been offered before.
If your organization occasionally hosts a guest artist, then funding could support bringing an artist who might normally be financially out of reach.
This funding is not intended to support ongoing activities that your organization does on a regular basis as part of your mission.

Grant Subcategories

Opportunity

Opportunity projects provide the resources for an organization to take advantage of an atypical or out-of-the-ordinary opportunity that otherwise would be out of reach. Opportunity projects should further the growth and development of the applicant organization or engage audiences in new arts experiences. Project Support Grants can support performances by guest artists, activities, or infrastructure enhancements, including programs, exhibitions, and performances for diverse populations (including, but not limited to age, race, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, socio-economic status, or neighborhood of residence) and/or in underserved areas of the Fairfax County.

US $1,000 - US $25,000

Project Support Grants: Partnerships

ArtsFairfax

Project Support Grants

Grant Program Objective

The ArtsFairfax Project Support Grant seeks to:

Provide financial and other means of support to both established and emerging arts organizations.
Promote opportunities for arts organizations of all disciplines to create, present, and celebrate their artistic endeavors.
Be a catalyst for increased private sector support for arts organizations through leveraged public funding.
Encourage wide participation in the arts through diverse cultural programming available to all residents of Fairfax County.
Support activities that would not normally be part of your organization’s usual activities.

Examples of Eligible Activities

If your organization provides afterschool arts instruction, then this funding could support the design and implementation of a new class offering that has not been offered before.
If your organization occasionally hosts a guest artist, then funding could support bringing an artist who might normally be financially out of reach.
This funding is not intended to support ongoing activities that your organization does on a regular basis as part of your mission.

Grant Subcategories

Partnerships with Individual Artists, Artist Teams/Cooperatives, and/or non-501(c)(3) Arts Groups

Partnerships enable a nonprofit arts organization to collaborate with an artist, artist teams/cooperatives, and/or non-501(c)(3) arts groups. The nonprofit arts organization must serve as the applicant. Project Support Grants can support the production of public art, performances, exhibitions, workshops, commissions, arts in education projects, and culturally unique projects that directly benefit artistic development and recognition.

Applications due Sep 2, 2026

Approximately US $10,000

Venable Foundation Inc Human Services Grants in Fairfax County

With a mission to support equitable opportunities, Venable Foundation Inc provides Fairfax County, Virginia nonprofits with funding for human services, legal aid, education, workforce development, health, and arts initiatives. 501(c)(3) organizations serving economically disadvantaged or underserved residents in Fairfax County may be eligible for grants averaging around $10,000.

Venable Foundation Inc

Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Grants for Fairfax County STEM Education

Applications due Sep 30, 2026

Focused on empowering women and girls in STEM and entrepreneurship, The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia invites Fairfax County nonprofits to apply for support. Eligible organizations can propose innovative programs in science, technology, engineering, math, leadership, or mentorship for girls and young women. Funding may be used for new or existing initiatives.

Applications due Oct 30, 2026

Up to US $10,000

Act For Alexandria Grants for Fairfax County Youth Workforce

Act For Alexandria provides Fairfax County, Virginia nonprofits with capacity building grants focused on youth workforce and career readiness. Eligible organizations working to advance economic well-being, career pathways, community voice, or affordable housing may benefit, as long as their efforts directly impact young people in Fairfax County or the surrounding Alexandria area.

Act For Alexandria

Unspecified amount

Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Fairfax County Community Services

Applications due Oct 31, 2026

With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc provides Fairfax County, Virginia nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding. 501(c)(3) organizations in the area working on these initiatives may be eligible to apply for grants to further their impact.

Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc

US $10,000 - US $250,000

Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Support for Fairfax County Community Programs

Applications due Nov 2, 2026

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation provides Fairfax County, Virginia nonprofits with funding for community services, education, arts, health, and environmental initiatives. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working with vulnerable and underserved residents may benefit, especially those addressing housing, youth development, health care, and environmental stewardship.

Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

US $30,000 - US $75,000

Philip L. Graham Fund Community Grants in Fairfax County

Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026

Fairfax County nonprofits can access funding through the Philip L. Graham Fund for programs in education, health, basic human needs, arts, and community development. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving local residents may apply for support for one-time projects, equipment, or general operating needs. Funding spans a range of direct services and community enrichment efforts.

Philip L. Graham Fund

US $15,000 - US $30,000

The Community Foundation Support for Fairfax County Services

Applications due Dec 8, 2026

Focused on strengthening community programs, The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia invites Fairfax County, Virginia nonprofits to apply for funding supporting senior services, education, poverty alleviation, and housing. Grants provide general operating support and prioritize organizational strengthening, capacity building, and immediate client needs for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving the county.

Applications due Dec 9, 2026

Unspecified amount

County of Fairfax Virginia Health Grants in Fairfax County

With a mission to strengthen community well-being, County of Fairfax Virginia provides Fairfax County nonprofits with funding for health care access, human services, and supportive housing. Eligible organizations serving local residents may apply to support vital health and housing initiatives in the community.

County of Fairfax Virginia

US $100,000

Impact100 DC Grants for Fairfax County Nonprofits

Applications due Dec 15, 2026

Grants from Impact100 DC help Fairfax County nonprofits address unmet needs through projects in arts and culture, education, environment, family support, and health and wellness. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving historically underserved communities in Fairfax County may apply for funding of up to $100,000 to support transformative, equity-driven initiatives.

Impact100 DC

Up to US $100,000

Many Hands Inc Grants for Fairfax County Families

Full proposal due Jan 17, 2027

Many Hands Inc provides Fairfax County, Virginia nonprofits with funding to support women, children, and families in socioeconomic need. Grants focus on areas such as education, health, housing, and economic empowerment. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working locally may benefit from unrestricted support to strengthen their capacity and impact in the community.

Many Hands Inc

US $5,000 - US $20,000

Fairfax County Environmental Funding via Community Foundation

Applications due Feb 2, 2027

Fairfax County nonprofit organizations focused on environmental conservation can access funding through The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. Eligible 501(c)(3)s working on environmental education, natural resource protection, or sustainability initiatives may apply. Grants support collaborative efforts that benefit the region’s natural environment and enhance quality of life for local residents.

Letter of inquiry due Feb 6, 2027

US $5,000 - US $25,000

Fairfax County Education Funding via Herb Block Foundation

With a mission to improve opportunities, Herb Block Foundation provides Fairfax County, Virginia nonprofits focused on education and youth development with grants supporting academic achievement, literacy, and vocational training. Local organizations working to increase graduation rates or offer adult education may be eligible for one-year grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.

Herb Block Foundation

Up to US $5,000

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Grants for Fairfax County First Responders

Applications due Mar 12, 2027

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia provides Fairfax County first responders and their dependents with scholarship support for higher education. Nonprofit organizations serving first responders, or individuals connected to police, fire, or EMT services in Fairfax County, may benefit from this opportunity to help finance post-secondary education and career advancement.