Virginia Education Grants

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County that empower children and families through culinary education and improve access to healthy food for under-resourced community members.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Virginia, particularly in the Greater Richmond area, that focus on contemporary classical music and regional visual arts.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and government agencies in specific Virginia counties and cities to implement projects that improve water quality, conserve land, and promote environmental education.

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Virginia for specific programs and services in the areas of arts, culture, humanities, education, and human services.

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

This grant provides financial support to organizations working to improve the lives of residents in Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia, across various sectors such as youth development, arts, education, environmental protection, and health.

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations focused on impactful projects in science, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and the arts, primarily within the Greater Richmond area.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Richmond area that empower Black youth and young adults through education and capacity-building initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve health, economic stability, and educational opportunities for women and families in Mathews County.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia, focusing on assisting the visually impaired and delivering medical care to low-income individuals.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

This funding opportunity supports graduate students in the Southern U.S. conducting research projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address key challenges faced by farmers and agricultural communities.

This funding opportunity supports innovative programs that help underperforming children and youth improve their academic success and transition smoothly from early education through high school and into post-secondary education or career training.

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in Georgia and select Virginia institutions for capital projects and major initiatives in education and arts and culture.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Hampton Roads area, focusing on initiatives in arts and culture, economic development, education, the environment, and health and wellness.

The Philip L. Graham Fund is offering grants to organizations that provide direct services to individuals and families. The Fund's mission is aligned with supporting innovative and efficient organizations, and over several decades, it has invested significantly in the physical infrastructure, information technology, and transportation needs of local nonprofit organizations. This program seeks to continue that tradition by supporting organizations that fit within its giving priorities and focus areas. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are residents of Washington, D.C., and specific counties in Maryland (Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's) and Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park). The impact goals are to support direct services that address community needs within the Fund's focus areas, ultimately improving the lives of individuals and families in these regions. The Fund's priorities and focus areas include Health & Human Services, Education, Arts & Humanities, and Community Endeavors. Organizations seeking funding must align with these priorities and provide services that fall into one or more of these categories. The Fund's strategic priorities appear to be centered on strengthening the capacity of local nonprofits to deliver essential services and foster community well-being. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed, the Fund's long-standing investment in infrastructure and technology suggests an expected outcome of enhanced operational capacity and improved service delivery for grantee organizations. The theory of change seems to be that by supporting eligible 501(c)(3) public charities that provide direct services in key areas, the Fund can contribute to the overall health, education, cultural enrichment, and community development of the designated geographic areas. Eligibility criteria further underscore the Fund's strategic approach. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) public charities, serve residents within the specified footprint, and align with the Fund's priorities. Additionally, there are specific requirements for past applicants and grantees, ensuring a rotation of funding and accountability for previous grants. The Fund explicitly excludes requests from individuals, government agencies, certain educational institutions, and organizations involved primarily in advocacy or policy change, reinforcing its focus on direct service provision.

This grant provides funding to established organizations in southeastern Virginia for new programs or facility improvements that promote cultural, economic, educational, environmental, and health initiatives.

The Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, aims to increase knowledge of the value of oysters, advance technologies for increasing oyster populations or aquaculture production, and improve oyster population monitoring techniques. This program supports projects in Maryland and Virginia and welcomes requests from members of the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance, including community organizations and both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The grant awards up to $10,000, with applications due by September 19, 2024. Match is encouraged but not required.

The Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. has approved 80 grants totaling $479,795.69 in its 25th annual grant cycle, aimed at supporting local nonprofit groups. The grant cycle for 2024 will open early in the year, with applications accepted from April 1 through the last business day of June. Eligible applicants must be non-profit tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or other non-profits as defined by section 501(c), or public institutions located in or serving Mercer County, West Virginia, and/or Tazewell County, Virginia. Grants are available in four categories: Education, Health, Human Services, and Arts and Humanities. The Foundation does not support individual salaries, annual campaigns, ongoing operating expenses, private schools, hospitals, sectarian religious programs, political purposes, or lobbying. Grant renewed every year. Annual opening/ closing deadline: April 1st to the last business day of June.