Community Investment Funds
The Community Investment Funds support Northern Virginia nonprofits with grants for capacity building and essential services in areas like youth, mental health, disabilities, and more.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 or $30,000 per award; typical annual total ~$745,000 across ~45 grantees
Summary: Supports Northern Virginia nonprofits with grants for urgent community needs, capacity building, and organizational strengthening.
Key Information: Eligibility is typically limited to prior CFNOVA grantees from 2016–2026; general operating support only.
Description
The Community Investment Funds, managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, provide annual grants and capacity building support to nonprofits serving the Northern Virginia region. These grants are designed to address critical community needs in areas 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 program prioritizes flexible, general operating support to strengthen local organizations and bolster their ability to deliver essential services.
