Loudoun Chamber Foundation Grant

Funder: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties

The Loudoun Chamber Foundation Grant, established in 2014, supports 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Loudoun County. Grants of $2,000 to $5,000 prioritize economic development, education, public safety, and community health. Organizations must demonstrate their commitment to community welfare and the Foundation's objectives. Priority is given to Chamber members. Eligible applicants must publicize the grants and are encouraged to align their missions with the Foundation's strategic goals for impactful community contributions.

The Loudoun Chamber Foundation was established in 2014 to advance the Loudoun Chamber’s mission to create and promote a world class quality of life in Loudoun County. The Loudoun Chamber Foundation is a component fund of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties.
Grantmaking Priorities
The Loudoun Chamber’s charitable giving is prioritized based on an applicant organization’s alignment with our strategic objectives, in this order of priority:
Economic Development and Entrepreneurship – The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce believes strongly in the value of creating economic opportunity in our community as the most essential element of a world class quality of life.Education and Workforce Development – The quality of our workforce and K-20 education systems that prepare our future workforce are essential components of Loudoun County’s world class quality of life.Public Safety –The Loudoun County Chamber has a decades-long tradition of supporting our emergency first responders and their families, particularly those that have suffered injuries or death while in performance of their sworn duties.Healthy Community – The health of the Loudoun economy and its quality of life is inextricably linked to the health and wellness of its citizens and the financial stability of the organizations that serve our citizens’ health and wellbeing.
Priority will be given to applicants that are members of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.
The Loudoun Chamber Foundation grants are for general operating support of organization’s overall work and mission. Individual grants are expected to amount in the $2,000 to $5,000 range.

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity in good standing with the IRS.Only organizations serving the Loudoun County community will receive Loudoun Chamber Foundation grants.Applicant organizations must demonstrate how they will publicize the Loudoun Chamber Foundation’s grants.

Ineligibility

Organizations are ineligible to receive Loudoun Chamber Foundation grants for two consecutive years.The Loudoun Chamber Foundation will not support the following:Organizations without 501(c)3 public charity status.Political or religious causes, whether those of organizations or individuals.An individual participating in fundraising events or activities.