Best Nursing Grants in Virginia

Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation to support community-focused services. Organizations with nursing-related or broader health initiatives that demonstrate measurable outcomes, community collaboration, and diversified financial support may be considered; applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Virginia with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs may be eligible for support, including nursing-related initiatives. Creag Foundation considers proposals from organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are pursuing new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can apply for up to US $15,000 to run enrichment, advocacy, and basic-needs programs, including in Virginia. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, Dan Paul Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as early childhood development, child welfare, homelessness, and refugee enrichment worldwide.

Virginia nursing and healthcare-related nonprofits using technology to tackle education, crisis response, or economic empowerment challenges can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants. Eligible NPOs and NGOs worldwide serving mostly economically underserved communities may receive up to US $100,000 for innovative, tech-enabled programs that improve reach and efficiency of services.

State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants aim to enhance community safety, development, and education. Focused on long-term impact, they support initiatives in auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, and educational programs. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. However, funding is not available for individuals, religious programs, or organizations outside the U.S. By addressing critical community needs, these grants foster safer and more resilient neighborhoods.

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.

Nonprofit organizations working in health, education, or community services in Virginia can access funding through the Labcorp Charitable Foundation to support healthcare access, STEM education, and community welfare programs. Grants may benefit nursing-related initiatives such as patient services, preventative care, and healthy lifestyle programs that serve underserved populations in the U.S.

Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability projects in Virginia and beyond can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling efforts. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports eligible entities with a U.S. Federal TIN whose work benefits urban low-income children and youth in the U.S., India, or South Africa.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development in Virginia communities where PNC operates can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant. Funding may support early learning programs, educator development, family engagement, affordable housing, small business support, community services, arts and culture, and revitalization benefiting low- and moderate-income residents, including health-related initiatives that may involve nursing services.

Accredited charities in Virginia working on humanitarian aid, health, education, community development, or contemporary arts projects may be eligible for philanthropic support that promotes sustainable development. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide, including Virginia, engage Roche expertise and employees in high-quality social, educational, environmental, and cultural initiatives.

With a mission to support marginalized communities, Semnani Family Foundation provides Virginia health and human services organizations with funding for healthcare access, disease prevention, disaster relief, and social services. Nonprofits working in areas like women’s and children’s health, domestic violence, homelessness, or literacy may be eligible if their programs align with the foundation’s global priorities.

Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support for programs that advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit nursing-related initiatives serving low- and moderate-income communities.

The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions. As a family-operated foundation, it focuses on creating meaningful, long-term impacts in various areas including animal welfare, education, and disaster relief. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) public charities. The foundation prioritizes fiscally responsible projects with the potential for tangible results, while not supporting capital projects.

Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can apply for grants from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder’s flexible focus may benefit nursing-related nonprofits whose programs intersect with community well-being, environmental health, or broader humanitarian initiatives.

The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.

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 in hunger relief, shelter, self-sufficiency, and economic or cultural development. Organizations in Virginia may be eligible, with preference for sites near Ameriprise employee centers and strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement.

With a mission to support community health nursing, nonprofits in Richmond, Virginia that are public charities with prior relationships to E. Rhodes or Leona Carpenter can seek project, program, or operating support. Similar pre-selected organizations in Worcester, Massachusetts and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania may also be eligible for these Carpenter Foundation grants.

The Nordstrom Community Grant focuses on supporting youth and families by providing over $1 million in grants annually. It aims to assist grassroots organizations that address essential community needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, as well as creating opportunities for economic mobility through mentorship and workforce development. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in areas where Nordstrom operates. Applications are encouraged for those meeting these criteria.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Virginia can access funding for education, health care, social services, civic and cultural, environmental, and community programs through the Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, and nursing-related initiatives that fit these categories may be eligible.

Virginia nursing and healthcare-related 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and aligned for-profit organizations, can access funding to tell impactful stories about their work through the Storytelling Grant. Offered by the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation, this grant supports communications projects for organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, including mental health and community wellbeing.

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Affordable and Special Needs Housing (ASNH) Program

The ASNH funding program opens applications twice a year - in the fall and spring to fund both rental and homeownership projects. To be eligible for ASNH funding, all projects must be new construction or substantial renovation of affordable housing units, or the adaptive reuse of buildings to create new affordable housing units for lower income homeowners or renters. Acquisition-only projects, public housing, and public facilities including emergency shelter, hospitals, nursing homes, or intermediate care or assisted living facilities are not eligible for ASNH funding. 

Virginia nonprofit organizations whose projects significantly benefit residents of the McLean Planning District can access funding through McLean Community Foundation for charitable and educational initiatives. Grants typically support tangible assets or the launch/expansion of program activities, and may be combined with other community funding or used as challenge grants to strengthen local services, including health-related programs.

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 serving local communities, including those with nursing or health-access programs for underserved populations, may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s non-discrimination and community-benefit requirements.

Sexual assault service providers and hospitals in Virginia can receive funding to support salaries and equipment for sexual assault forensic examiners and sexual assault nurse examiners. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services provides up to US $95,000 for one-year projects, with priority for rural or underserved areas through the Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund.

Virginia nursing and victim services organizations can access funding through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to support sexual and domestic violence victim services, including forensic and sexual assault nurse examiner projects. Current VSDVVF subrecipients and new competitive forensic/sexual assault nurse examiner applicants in Virginia may be eligible under this grant program.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth, families, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship in Virginia and beyond can apply for the True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community programs. Chick Fil A Foundation supports initiatives like youth development, hunger relief, housing services, and community or environmental projects; nursing-related nonprofits may be eligible if their programs align.

Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Virginia can use this program to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities and related equipment. Grants from USDA: Rural Development (RD) help Virginia communities develop health care, public safety, educational, and other critical facilities in towns and areas with populations under 20,000.