Giving Circle Grants
Forecasted
Giving Circle Grants support organizations providing girls’ STEM programs in Northern Virginia and human services in Loudoun County to foster leadership and meet vulnerable residents’ needs.
This grant was recently updated
Business Women’s Giving Circle applications are now closed; the previous notice listed an application window of September 1 through October 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Business Women's Giving Circle) | October 2027 (Loudoun Impact Fund)
Funding Amounts: Past awards: BWGC awarded $70,000 to five organizations in 2025; Loudoun Impact Fund and Creighton Gives awarded $246,000 to 29 nonprofits in 2025
Summary: Two donor-led giving circles support girls’ STEM, leadership, and entrepreneurship programs in Northern Virginia and human services in Loudoun County.
Key Information: BWGC funds program support only; Loudoun Impact Fund accepts project-specific or general operating requests.
Description
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia administers two giving circles with distinct priorities determined by their members. The Business Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC) supports STEM opportunities for girls and young women, from preschool through college age, with an emphasis on innovative components such as entrepreneurship, leadership, or mentorship. It considers both new and existing programs serving Northern Virginia.
The Loudoun Impact Fund, managed jointly with the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, supports human services for vulnerable or at-risk children and youth, people with disabilities, and older adults in Loudoun County. Its priorities range from basic needs and health services to academic readiness, employment support, youth leadership, and services that help people with disabilities and older adults participate in community life.
