Human Service Nonprofit Grant - Standard Nonprofit Grant

The Loudoun County Human Service Nonprofit Grant supports nonprofits aiming to enhance the community's safety net services. Eligible organizations can apply for funding between $5,001 and $135,000 or opt for mini-grants of $5,000 or less. The grant prioritizes programs that address critical needs in areas such as prevention, crisis intervention, long-term support, and improved service quality. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to positively impact local residents and secure additional funding sources.

NOTE: Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in a pre-application information webinar hosted by the county.
Purpose
The purpose of the county’s nonprofit grant program is to strengthen the county’s coordination and collaboration with nonprofit partners, and ensure opportunities for local funds to be leveraged in the most effective manner for core safety net services that assist vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families in meeting a critical need for safety, health, security and independence.
Areas of Need
Organizations interested in applying to receive funds from Loudoun County must provide a program or service impacting one or more of the Areas of Need established by the Board of Supervisors.
The four Areas of Need are:
Prevention and Self-SufficiencyServices focused on assisting individuals and families in becoming and/or remaining independent and stable, and providing tools, skills, strategies, and resources to individuals and families.
Crisis Intervention and DiversionServices provided to individuals and families in crisis to overcome immediate problems and reduce or prevent the need for more restrictive and expensive higher-level services.
Long-Term SupportServices that focus on assisting individuals who have continuing, long-term support needs to remain healthy, safe and independent in the community.
Improved Quality of Human ServicesServices and opportunities provided to individuals, organizations and communities that enhance the quality, accessibility, accountability and coordination of services provided by community organizations.
Funding Options
The County has two options for organizations wishing to apply for funds through the Nonprofit Grant process:
The standard nonprofit application process for organizations wishing to apply for awards of $5,001 - $135,000; and,A mini-grants process with a simplified application for any organization applying for a small grant of $5,000 or less.
For the standard application process, organizations will be awarded proportional funding while those organizations applying for a mini-grant, will be awarded the full amount requested.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following baseline criteria to be eligible for a Nonprofit award:Be a nonprofit certified as a 501(c)3 by the Internal Revenue Service at the time of submission of the application;Have a mission that is consistent with serving the County’s Areas of Need;Be in good standing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission;Is not a locally tax funded contractor for any County Health and Human ServicesDepartment including Core Service AgreementsSubject to limited exceptions, Virginia law prohibits localities from appropriating public funds to organizations controlled in whole or in part by churches (to include other houses of worship such as temples, mosques, synagogues, etc.) or sectarian societies. Therefore, a faith-based organization may be eligible to receive grants from Loudoun County only if it can submit evidence satisfactory to County staff demonstrating that (i) it is not controlled in whole or in part by a church (or other house of worship) or sectarian society; and (ii) the programs of such organization do not discriminate based on, and are not otherwise contingent upon the religious affiliation of participants or those eligible to receive assistance. To be considered for funding, applicants must demonstrate the following criteria:Present a documented, data-driven need for the organization’s program or service;Show demonstrated outcomes for the program or service;Show that the program or services provide a direct benefit to Loudoun residents;Demonstrate that the program or service enhances the quality of life for Loudoun County residents;Show documented efforts by the organization to secure funding from other sources;Demonstrate that the organization has the administrative resources to administer funds, and to implement and oversee the program or service;Agree to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the county and adhere to reporting requirements;Show that funding requested is realistic given the service level, and that the organization does not rely predominantly on County grant funds.Organizations may only submit one application.County funds can be used for operating costs, however funds requested should align with the imperative that the services being rendered are high quality, and positive outcomes are reported.

Ineligibility

County grants may not be used for any religious purpose or activity including, but not limited to, religious worship, instruction, or proselytization.Unallowable expenses include, but are not limited to:Corporate debtsContingenciesContributions and donationsEntertainment costsFines and penaltiesInterest and other financial costsLegislative expensesFiscal agents may not charge their administrative fee to the County awardAny religious activity