Children and Health 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 community-based initiatives. Organizations operating museums that incorporate youth education or community health and human services programming may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s focus areas and other charitable contribution criteria.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Grants in Virginia
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children’s health, education, development, or welfare can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants of up to US $15,000. With a mission to enrich and protect youth, the foundation supports programs such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment, including museum-based initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Virginia Safety
Educational institutions, government programs, museums with educational missions, and eligible nonprofits in Virginia can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations improve auto and home safety, support K–12 and higher education, and strengthen neighborhoods through housing, job training, financial literacy, and food security efforts across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Virginia Museum Funding via Hearst Foundation
Museums and cultural institutions in Virginia offering arts or science programming can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million and established, high-impact cultural programs, including arts education and STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Early Education and Community Development Funding from PNC Foundation
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant to support programs serving low- and moderate-income families. Funding may back early learning, educator development, family engagement, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization that benefit local communities and museums alike.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Museum Programs
Museums and accredited charities in Virginia working on arts, culture, education, community, or environmental projects can seek funding to support innovative, sustainable programs. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide with humanitarian and social development, science and education, community and environment, and contemporary arts initiatives that actively engage local partners and Roche employees.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Virginia
With a mission to support marginalized communities, nonprofits in Virginia focused on health, education, or humanitarian relief can seek funding from the Semnani Family Foundation. Museums and cultural institutions that run programs in areas like health education, literacy, or social services may be eligible if they serve vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Virginia Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and should demonstrate strong management and broad impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
C. Bascom Slemp Foundation Community Grants in Virginia
Virginia 501(c) organizations improving health, education, or human and social services can access funding through the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation for charitable and educational projects. Eligible work must benefit residents of Lee and Wise Counties and may include support for local museums, historic sites, and related community institutions in these areas.
The C. Bascom Slemp Foundation
Virginia Human Services Funding via Gupta Family
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Museums and other nonprofits in Virginia working on poverty alleviation, disability services, social justice, or humanitarian relief can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. With a mission to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, Gupta Family Foundation provides smaller 501(c)(3) organizations and qualifying foreign entities with annual or multi-year support.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cabell Foundation Support for Virginia Capital Projects
Pre proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning permanent capital projects can apply for the Cabell Foundation’s semi-annual competitive challenge grants, which emphasize museums and other cultural, historic, educational, environmental, and community facilities. Awards support bricks-and-mortar needs statewide, with preference for the Richmond metro area, and may be especially useful for museum expansions, renovations, collections care, or exhibit installations.
Robert G III and Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation
Museum and Cultural Funding for Virginia Nonprofits via Herndon Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits can receive up to US $25,000 in program, operating, or limited endowment support for education, health and human services, and historic preservation and cultural experiences. Herndon Foundation gives preference to metro Richmond organizations, including museums and cultural institutions expanding access to the arts, environmental education, and heritage preservation.
Herndon Foundation
Community and Cultural Funding from Hansen Family
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian needs, or arts and culture projects. Hansen Family Foundation prefers communities in Virginia and Arizona but considers U.S.-based organizations working locally or internationally that advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Hansen Family Foundation
USDA Rural Development Grants for Virginia Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Virginia can use this program to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Grants from USDA Rural Development help eligible rural communities develop museums, libraries, health centers, public safety buildings, and other critical facilities serving areas with populations under 20,000.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Virginia Museum Funding via Virginia Historical Society
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Virginia nonprofits, 501(c)(3) organizations, tribes, and local government agencies in Virginia can receive support for history education, preservation, and museum-related projects through the Commonwealth History Fund. Virginia Historical Society, via the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, funds activities like restoration, conservation, digitization, educational programs, and infrastructure improvements that preserve and share Virginia’s historical resources.
Virginia Historical Society
Insperity Support for Community Service Programs
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking community service program support or event sponsorships can apply for funding in Virginia communities where Insperity employees live and work. Insperity provides U.S. charities with philanthropic grants and fundraising event sponsorships when staff are involved, the group is a client, or it serves those local communities.
Insperity
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Virginia seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for unrestricted grants from the Lawrence Foundation. Awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000 may be used for general operating or program/project expenses, including reasonable indirect costs, with no geographic restrictions beyond U.S. qualification requirements.
Lawrence Foundation
Virginia Museum Funding via Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Museums and cultural organizations in Virginia can seek funding for exhibitions, programs, and operations through the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including museums, cultural and performing arts programs, and other community-focused institutions, may be eligible for support.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Museum and Community Funding from Philip L. Graham Fund
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) public charities serving residents in eligible northern Virginia jurisdictions can apply for Philip L. Graham Fund grants, awarding US $30,000 - US $75,000 for one-time projects or expenses. Museums and cultural institutions may be eligible when their work fits the fund’s education, arts and humanities, health and human services, or community endeavors focus areas.
Philip L. Graham Fund
Cameron Foundation Grants for Virginia Museums
Letter of inquiry due Jan 7, 2027
With a mission to strengthen community health and vitality, Cameron Foundation provides Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations with project, operating, and capital funding. Museums and cultural nonprofits serving the Tri-Cities and nearby counties may be eligible for US $10,000 - US $200,000 to support arts education, audience development, historic preservation, and community revitalization initiatives.
Cameron Foundation
Basic Needs and Community Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support programs like hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. Virginia museums and cultural organizations may be eligible if their programming fits these focus areas and they can demonstrate measurable outcomes and strong financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
City of Portsmouth Grants for Virginia Community Services
Applications due Jan 26, 2027
With a mission to support community services, the City of Portsmouth provides Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations with capital equipment grants over More than US $10,000. Eligible nonprofits must deliver significant, measurable direct services to Portsmouth residents, remain independent of the city, and may include museums whose local programs align with these requirements.
The City of Portsmouth
Historical Preservation Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Museums, libraries, archives, and historical societies in Virginia’s Rappahannock River Region can seek support to preserve and share documentary history. Focused on historic preservation and archival records, the Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region invites projects in Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, and the City of Fredericksburg that protect and provide access to important historical documents.
The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc
McGlothlin Foundation Support for Virginia Museums
Letter of inquiry due Apr 30, 2027
The McGlothlin Foundation provides Virginia museums and cultural institutions with funding primarily for capital and brick-and-mortar projects in Southwest Virginia. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities, not private foundations, located in designated counties; some programmatic proposals related to arts, education, or community beautification may also be considered.
The Mcglothlin Foundation
Youth and Community Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with youth, family, food security, or environmental programs in Virginia and across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Singapore can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact projects. Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards support education, housing, hunger relief, and environmental stewardship initiatives that may benefit museums with relevant youth or community programming.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Support for Community Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Virginia with strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide program honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners that measurably improve communities and address significant social issues, which can include museum-led initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation