Alleghany Foundation Support for Virginia Education
Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations and qualifying public entities can seek project support for education, health, and community development initiatives benefiting the Alleghany Highlands. Focused on regional economic transformation and educational excellence, the Alleghany Foundation invites proposals that improve quality of life and may include special education-related programs within its strategic priorities.
Alleghany Foundation
Youth and Equity Funding from England Family Foundation
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Washington, DC region with programs in youth leadership, education equity, family support, housing, food security, democracy, or gun violence prevention can seek general operating support from the England Family Foundation. With a mission to advance inclusive prosperity, the foundation invites inquiries through its online portal and reviews applications twice yearly.
England Family Foundation Inc.
LGBTQ Organizing Grants for Nonprofits from Appalachian Community Fund
Virginia nonprofits and community-based 501(c)(3) groups focused on LGBTQ organizing and social justice can access funding through Appalachian Community Fund to build capacity and institutional resources. Organizations in eligible Appalachian Virginia counties, especially new or youth-focused efforts, may use grants up to US $2,000 for grassroots, community-led systemic change work.
Appalachian Community Fund
Steel Dynamics Foundation Community Grants in Virginia
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in higher education (especially STEM and business), economic and community development, or human services can access funding through Steel Dynamics Foundation to enhance local quality of life. Organizations in Virginia communities where Steel Dynamics or its affiliated companies have facilities may be eligible, including programs that serve students with special needs.
Steel Dynamics Foundation
Education and Services Funding from Kettering Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations providing education, human services, health, arts, or related programs in Virginia and across the U.S. can seek project support from the Kettering Family Foundation. With a mission to back diverse charitable activities, it invites 501(c)(3) organizations, including some fiscally sponsored projects, to discuss proposals with staff before submitting one application per year.
Kettering 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 grants, typically awarded as challenge or matching support. Organizations working in higher education, cultural arts, community development, social services, conservation, or historic preservation, especially in the Richmond metro area, may be eligible to strengthen facilities and infrastructure.
Robert G III and Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation
Hughes Memorial Foundation Youth Grants in Virginia
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek Hughes Memorial Foundation support for special projects and capital improvements benefiting children in need. Grants from Hughes Memorial Foundation help Virginia child- and youth-focused programs, including those in special needs or special education contexts, in eligible counties such as Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Charlotte, Campbell, Bedford, Franklin, Henry, and Patrick, plus nearby North Carolina counties.
Hughes Memorial Foundation
Virginia Horticultural Education Funding via Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering horticultural education can access funding through the Hampton Roads Community Foundation for projects serving South Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore. Grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000 may benefit organizations whose special education or youth programs incorporate gardening or horticulture, with preference for the Fred Heutte Center, Norfolk Botanical Garden, and the Virginia Zoo.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Virginia Special Education Funding via Carmax Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Virginia nonprofits serving underserved youth or adults in Chesterfield, Goochland, Henrico, or Richmond with special needs education or related supports can access funding through Carmax Foundation’s Home Office Giving Program. Programs should advance education and workforce success, health and wellness, or resilient communities, and demonstrate clear need based on demand or population served.
Carmax Foundation
Special Projects Funding from Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation’s Plymale Foundation Grant, awarding US $1,000 - US $15,000 for special projects. Eligible work includes social welfare, children’s needs, healthcare, and education in Lynchburg and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell, which may include special needs education initiatives.
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
Virginia Commission for the Arts Touring Grants in Virginia
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Virginia nonprofits, schools, and local or tribal government units in Virginia can receive US $100 - US $7,500 to cover up to 50% of fees for in-state performing arts touring programs. Grants from Virginia Commission for the Arts help Virginia special education and other presenters bring roster artists to ADA-compliant, community-focused events at least 30 miles from the artist’s home base.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Virginia Environmental Endowment Water Quality Grants
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and governmental agencies in Virginia can apply for the Virginia Environmental Endowment’s Virginia Program Grant to support water quality, land conservation, environmental education, and climate adaptation projects. Special education programs that incorporate environmental literacy, experiential learning, or public awareness components may be eligible if they meet these priorities and matching fund requirements.
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Special Needs Education Funding from Philip L. Graham Fund
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving residents in the fund’s eligible Northern Virginia localities and providing special needs education or related direct services can apply for the Philip L. Graham Fund’s competitive grants, typically US $30,000 - US $75,000, to support one-time projects, capital or equipment needs, and occasionally programs or operations in education and human services.
Philip L. Graham Fund
Virginia Commission for the Arts Education Grants
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Virginia schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and local or tribal government units can apply for Virginia Commission for the Arts Lifelong Learning Grants, awarding up to US $4,000 for sequential, hands-on arts learning programs in Virginia. Special education programs serving underserved, under-resourced, or under-represented learners may be eligible if projects build skills over time with clear learning objectives.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Newport News Community Services Grants in Virginia
Applications due Dec 12, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing measurable direct services to Newport News residents can apply for Newport News Community Support Agency grants to expand or launch health, safety, education, literacy, recreation, or social service programs. Funding may support new or expanded special needs education services, as well as capital improvements, equipment, and qualifying special or extraordinary events.
Newport News
Cameron Foundation Grants for Virginia Education
Letter of inquiry due Jan 7, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Cameron Foundation provides Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations with project, operating, and capital funding to improve health, human services, education, and community development. Schools and nonprofits serving special education or special needs students in the Tri-Cities and nearby counties can request US $10,000 - US $200,000 for evidence-based programs and facilities.
Cameron Foundation
Violence Prevention Funding from Virginia DCJS
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Virginia organizations working on crime and violence prevention, reentry, or gun and gang intervention can access funding for programs in the Eastern District of Virginia. Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services administers Project Safe Neighborhoods grants of US $25,000 - US $200,000 for group violence intervention, investigations, firearms analysis, and prevention and reentry initiatives, which may benefit youth and school communities.
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Virginia Department of Education Reentry Grants in Virginia
Pre proposal due Jan 21, 2027
Virginia organizations providing adult education, literacy, workforce preparation, or reentry services in correctional or institutional settings in Virginia can access funding through the Virginia Department of Education. Competitive grants support programs for incarcerated or institutionalized adults, prioritizing those within five years of release, and require strong local need and active partnerships with correctional facilities.
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Arts Funding via Shenandoah Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
Shenandoah County nonprofit organizations in Virginia can use this fund for artistic-related activities that enrich cultural arts programming, including projects involving special needs individuals. Shenandoah Community Foundation’s Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund supports a wide range of visual, performing, and digital arts to educate, guide, and stimulate participation in the cultural arts locally.
Shenandoah Community Foundation
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Support for Cybersecurity
Letter of inquiry due Feb 5, 2027
Virginia university faculty and Virginia-based startups developing cybersecurity products and services can receive up to US $75,000 to advance commercialization and market readiness. Commonwealth Cyber Initiative’s CATAPULT and ASCEND Funds back translational research, early-stage companies, and innovation teams that participate in the CCI+A accelerator’s mentoring, customer discovery, and business development activities.
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Catalogue for Philanthropy Capacity Grants in Virginia
Applications due Feb 11, 2027
Virginia special needs education nonprofits and other community-based 501(c)(3) organizations can gain multi-year visibility and fundraising support through this partnership program, rather than direct grants. Focused on strengthening local charities, Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington invites eligible groups in Northern Virginia to apply for marketing, donor outreach, and professional development benefits that can help grow their impact.
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
Community Program Funding from Eastern Shore Foundation
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations funding capital projects or proven programs for Accomack and Northampton County residents can apply for grants up to US $50,000. Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation supports initiatives in education, child and family welfare, health, environment, arts, and community vitality, which may include special education-related services and supports.
Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Grants for Youth Arts
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Virginia’s South Hampton Roads region serving youth through hands-on arts and cultural programs can apply for Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Community Grants for Cultural Vitality. Funding supports programs that build artistic skills and participation while improving academic performance, attendance, self-worth, and reducing risky behaviors, and should prioritize access for economically disadvantaged children.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Arts Education Funding from Virginia Commission for the Arts
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Virginia schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and local or tribal government units in Virginia can secure funding for hands-on arts education programs and artist residencies. With a mission to expand arts learning opportunities, Virginia Commission for the Arts provides $1,000 - $5,000 for new or expanded in-school, after-school, summer, or professional development arts initiatives that may benefit special education settings.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Economic Empowerment Grants for Nonprofits from Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Applications due Apr 7, 2027
Focused on economic empowerment, Hampton Roads Community Foundation invites Virginia Black-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for Visionaries for Change funding. Organizations with small budgets serving Black communities in Hampton Roads can request approximately US $5,000 for entrepreneurship support, mentorship, technical assistance, or financial literacy and employment programs, which may benefit special education-related transition or family support efforts.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Grants for Virginia Inclusive Employment
Applications due Apr 17, 2027
Virginia special education and disability-focused organizations in Virginia can access funding through the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities to build capacity and drive systems change around pre-employment transition services. Grants up to US $200,000 support culturally and linguistically competent, community-based initiatives that reduce barriers to competitive, integrated employment for students with developmental disabilities.
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
Virginia Commission for the Arts Support for Capacity Building
Applications due May 1, 2027
Virginia arts organizations in Virginia can access funding through the Virginia Commission for the Arts to strengthen internal operations, artistic quality, and community engagement, with awards up to Up to US $1,500. Eligible 501(c)(3) arts nonprofits can fund short-term consultations or professional development that may benefit programs serving students with special needs.
Virginia Commission for the Arts