CFNV Community Investment Funds Grant

The CFNV Community Investment Funds support Northern Virginia's nonprofit sector through grants aimed at critical needs such as child development, education, mental health, and more. Organizations that have received funding since 2016 are eligible to apply, with grants ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 based on budget size. This initiative focuses on organizational strengthening and immediate client needs, ensuring vital services remain accessible during challenging times.

NOTE: The 2025-26 application is invite-only and is open to organizations that have received Community Investment Fund or COVID-19 Fund awards since 2016.
Supporting Critical Need in Northern Virginia
In partnership with our donors, we support the Northern Virginia nonprofit community through grantmaking and capacity building programs. Grants from the Community Investment Funds give back to local causes such as child and youth development, intellectual and developmental disabilities, education, Latino engagement and achievement, mental health, aging, military personnel and their families, and safety net support.
The Community Foundation will accept requests in the following categories.
Aging
Child & Youth DevelopmentEducationIntellectual and Developmental Disabilities Fund
Lamond Fund to Benefit Children and Youth in Alexandria and Fairfax CountyMental Health
2025-2026 Community Investment Fund Grants
In response to rising service demands, declining donations, and reduced federal support, the Community Foundation is refining its discretionary grantmaking approach to better support nonprofits.
Grant Amounts:

• General operating support grants of $15,000 or $30,000 will be awarded, based on organizational budget size.
• Funding Priorities:
• Organizational strengtheningCapacity buildingImmediate client needs

Eligibility

Only organizations funded by CFNOVA between 2016 and 2025 through the Community Investment Fund or COVID-19 Response Fund grants cycles are eligible to apply.Organizations invited to apply have previously received awards from the Community Investment Fund or the COVID-19 Response Fund since 2016.Organizations providing services in Northern Virginia (defined as the areas within Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park) can apply for funding.Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations providing charitable or educational services.Grant requests for general support purposes will be considered. Organizations are limited to one application per grant cycle.

Ineligibility

Local, state and federal government entities are not eligible to apply.Applications for capital improvements, endowments, or scholarship awards will not be considered.Multiple applications will not be considered.