Grant Opportunities

CARES Act Nonprofit Funding Update: October 2020

Round 2

Loudoun County is allocating a second round of funding for eligible nonprofit and faith-based organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The $2.25 million allocation is part of the federal funding made available to the county through the Commonwealth of Virginia from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The deadline to apply was September 30, 2020.

Loudoun County plans to distribute funds on a rolling basis to ensure organizations have adequate time to spend the funds by December 30, 2020.

Round 1

In August, Loudoun County allocated more than $2 million to 53 eligible nonprofit and faith-based organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation was part of the federal funding made available to the county through the Commonwealth of Virginia from the CARES Act.

News Release: 08-07-20: Loudoun Allocates CARES Act Funding to Nonprofit, Faith-Based Groups

For more information about the funding process, email the Department of Finance and Budget.

Annual Funding Grants

Through a competitive annual process, Loudoun County provides funding for community programs and initiatives in two areas:

Nonprofit Human Services Grants

Learn more about this program, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations that provide core human services to vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.

Tourism Grants

Learn more and apply for this program, which helps fund local tourism initiatives and events through Restricted Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grants.

Grants 101 Training

This training, offered in both video and slideshow format, provides a general review of grant application terminology, grant sources, writing strategies, and tips for stronger applications.