What types of grants are available for nonprofits in Virginia?

Nearly half of the more than 200+ grants available in Virginia come from private foundations and have a wide variety of fields in which they support. There are also plenty of opportunities on the federal, state, and local government levels, as well as a few grants being offered by corporate sponsors. Here’s a breakdown of where you'll find the most grants available: Private Foundations: An impressive 82 grants come from private foundations that focus on the environment, education, and basic human needs, including grants from the William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, and The Abelard Foundation Inc. Federal, State & Local Government: With 60 grant opportunities available at the state and local level, nonprofits that focus on environmental issues like land/habitat conservation, farms and farming, agriculture, and water resource management have opportunities from state and local government agencies like the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. There are also a few grants available on the federal level from the USDA, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the United States Department of Agriculture, and these also focus on rural development, agriculture, and water management and sanitation issues. Corporate Funders: There are 24 grants available from corporations, and many corporations like Food Lion, Wawa, Publix Super Markets, and the American Water Works offer some funding opportunities to support fields like education, food access and hunger, and a variety of environmental issues in Virginia. You should do your research on not only the amount of funding being offered by these grantors but also their focus. Keep in mind that government grants often have larger awards than those on the corporate level, but they also have equally large compliance requirements.

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Virginia Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Virginia grants for nonprofits provide funding to support education, public health, economic development, and environmental projects. The following grants empower organizations to tackle local challenges, promote equity, and enhance quality of life across Virginia communities.

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Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

200+ Virginia grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

50 Virginia grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

40 Virginia grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

28 Virginia grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

200+ Virginia grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Food Access & Hunger

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Virginia grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

31.7%

21.7%

25.9%

20.7%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Virginia Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $12,250.

$500 $500 Min.

$12,250 $12.3 K Median

$157,433 $157.4 K Average

$5,000,000 $5 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

If you are located in the Virginia area, there is a wide variety of funding sources for nonprofits currently being offered. Right now there are more than 200+ individual open grants available, totaling $18,262,208 in funding. For organizations interested in pursuing grant funding in Virginia, the median grant size is $12,250. However, those who may need more funding do have vast opportunities, as there are currently 50 grant opportunities that are over $25,000. In addition, we have 28 grants that support general operating expenses, while more than 200+ grants fund programs and projects. More specifically, over 600+ grants focus on food access & hunger and more than 3,000+ grant opportunities are focused on education.

Nearly half of the more than 200+ grants available in Virginia come from private foundations and have a wide variety of fields in which they support. There are also plenty of opportunities on the federal, state, and local government levels, as well as a few grants being offered by corporate sponsors. Here’s a breakdown of where you'll find the most grants available:

Private Foundations: An impressive 82 grants come from private foundations that focus on the environment, education, and basic human needs, including grants from the William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, and The Abelard Foundation Inc.
Federal, State & Local Government: With 60 grant opportunities available at the state and local level, nonprofits that focus on environmental issues like land/habitat conservation, farms and farming, agriculture, and water resource management have opportunities from state and local government agencies like the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. There are also a few grants available on the federal level from the USDA, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the United States Department of Agriculture, and these also focus on rural development, agriculture, and water management and sanitation issues.
Corporate Funders: There are 24 grants available from corporations, and many corporations like Food Lion, Wawa, Publix Super Markets, and the American Water Works offer some funding opportunities to support fields like education, food access and hunger, and a variety of environmental issues in Virginia.

You should do your research on not only the amount of funding being offered by these grantors but also their focus. Keep in mind that government grants often have larger awards than those on the corporate level, but they also have equally large compliance requirements.

Based on the data we have now, the best time to apply for grants in Virginia is in Q1, which is when about 31.7% of deadlines for grants land. This period offers nonprofits the most opportunities to secure funding. Q3 has come in second with a smaller amount of grant deadlines, with 25.9%. Comparatively, Q4 is the grant period with the least activity, coming in at only 20.7%. To maximize your odds of winning grant funding, be aware of the peak fundraising periods.

The nonprofit funding landscape throughout Virginia has shown significant activity across the past several years. Based on the funding reports sent to the IRS, overall grant funding reached more than $6.05 billion in 2021 and then rose to more than $6.39 billion in 2022. The largest area for funding was single-organization support. Likewise, the top areas that received the most funding were Fairfax County, Arlington County, and Alexandria City.

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With Instrumentl, you'll get access to over 20,000 live grants and 400,000 funders beyond what you see here in Virginia. Learn more about how Instrumentl helps nonprofits streamline their grant process.

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200+ Virginia grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

50 Virginia grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

40 Virginia grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

28 Virginia grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

200+ Virginia grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Food Access & Hunger

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

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