[Community Foundation for Northern Virginia](https://www.cfnova.org)

December 2026

$15,000 (for orgs ≤$4.5M budget) or $30,000 (for orgs >$4.5M budget); one-year general operating grants

General operating and capacity-building support for Northern Virginia nonprofits addressing critical local needs.

Application is invite-only; only prior grantees (2016–2025) are eligible.

--- ## Description The Community Investment Funds, administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, provide general operating and capacity-building grants to nonprofits serving Northern Virginia. The program targets critical needs in areas such as child and youth development, intellectual and developmental disabilities, education, Latino engagement, mental health, aging, military personnel and their families, and safety net support. Grants are designed to offer flexible, timely funding to strengthen organizations and address immediate client needs in the region. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application deadline (anticipated/projected):** December 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award sizes:** - $15,000 for organizations with annual budgets up to $4.5 million - $30,000 for organizations with budgets above $4.5 million - **Grant period:** One year (funds must typically be utilized within 12 months of award) - **Use of funds:** General operating support (flexible use, including rent, utilities, technology, program delivery, and other operational expenses) --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible organizations:** - 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have received a Community Investment Fund or COVID-19 Response Fund grant from CFNOVA between 2016 and 2025 - Must provide services in Northern Virginia: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park - Fiscally sponsored organizations may apply if their sponsor meets the eligibility criteria - **Ineligible applicants:** - Government entities (local, state, federal) - Organizations that have not been funded by CFNOVA since 2016 - **Other requirements:** - Only one application per organization per cycle (including across all CFNOVA grant programs) - All previous grant reports must be submitted to be considered --- ## Application Process - **Invite-only:** Eligible organizations receive a link and password via email to access the application in the Foundant system - **Application materials:** PDF preview of the application available upon logging in to the portal - **Focus areas must be specified** in the application (e.g., Aging, Basic Needs, Child & Youth Development, Education, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Military Personnel and Their Families) - **Collaborative applications:** Only one application per organization, but collaborations can be described within an application - **Reporting:** Grantees must submit a grant report detailing use and outcomes (typically due by September following the grant period) --- ## Additional Information - **Funding priorities:** Organizational strengthening, capacity building, and immediate client needs - **Preference:** May be given to programs demonstrating measurable impact and serving high-need populations - **No limit on repeat funding** as long as reporting requirements are met and the organization is invited - **No individualized feedback** for unsuccessful applicants due to volume --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Community Investment Funds](https://www.cfnova.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/community-investment-funds) - [2026 Grants FAQs (PDF)](https://www.cfnova.org/images/2026_Grants_FAQs.pdf) - [General Grants Overview](https://www.cfnova.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants) - [Contact Form](https://www.cfnova.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------| | Sari Raskin | VP, Grants and Community Leadership | sari.raskin@cfnova.org | 703-879-7641 | | Jennifer Cochran | Manager, Grants and Scholarships | jennifer.cochran@cfnova.org | 703-879-7639 | | Moses Ulom | Manager, Gifts and Grants | moses.ulom@cfnova.org | 703-879-7642 | | General Grants Contact | | grants@cfnova.org | 703-879-7640 | ---

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