Search Through Virginia Grants for Nonprofits in the U.S.

Grants for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in Virginia

200+

Available grants

$13.7M

Total funding amount

$12.5K

Median grant amount

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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Find 200+ funding opportunities for nonprofits in Virginia, with $13.7M available. Instrumentl helps organizations secure funding through deadline tracking, customized search filters, and research-driven insights to foster impactful work throughout the state.

Last updated: June 2, 2025. Next update: August 3, 2025.

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Grant Insights : Virginia Grants for Nonprofits

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.

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

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

31 Virginia grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

100+ Virginia grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Human & Social Services

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.

Q1
32.4%
Q2
19.1%
Q3
25.3%
Q4
23.1%

Typical Funding Amounts

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

Grants are most commonly $12,500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available in Virginia?

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 $13,695,279 in funding. For organizations interested in pursuing grant funding in Virginia, the median grant size is $12,500. However, those who may need more funding do have vast opportunities, as there are currently 54 grant opportunities that are over $25,000. In addition, we have 31 grants that support general operating expenses, while more than 100+ grants fund programs and projects. More specifically, over 2,000+ grants focus on education and more than 2,000+ grant opportunities are focused on human & social services.

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 83 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 34 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 26 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.

When is the best time to apply for grants in Virginia?

Based on the data we have now, the best time to apply for grants in Virginia is in Q1, which is when about 32.4% 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 25.3%. Comparatively, Q2 is the grant period with the least activity, coming in at only 19.1%. To maximize your odds of winning grant funding, be aware of the peak fundraising periods.

What is the overall funding landscape in Virginia?

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.

How can Instrumentl help nonprofits find and win more grants in Virginia?

If you want to start searching through the more than 100 grants available in Virginia, Instrumentl simplifies the entire grant process so that you're only applying to the grants you are qualified to actually win. Through Instrumentl, you can easily research funders, manage deadlines, and keep on top of everything in our all-in-one platform.

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.