Education Grants in Virginia

1,508 foundations fund education programs in Virginia. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Open nowCloses in 3 days (Aug 15, 2026)Award: $120K – $40M

Education Grants

From Lettie Pate Evans Foundation

Higher education (private colleges & universities)Health education (pediatric residency programs)Capital projects for historic grantee independent schools

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities/institutions; located/operating in Georgia (Virginia eligible only if previously supported by Mrs. Evans); paid full-time staff and annual budget over $500,000; alignment with Education priorities. The Foundation does not fund scholarships, student organizations, endowments, public education, academic research, or athletic facilities.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $1K – $10K

Dominion Educational Partnership — K-12

From Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

EducationSTEM (math and science)Environmental education+1 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations; projects must strengthen math and science education through energy or environmental study. Separate eligibility details may apply per track.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $10K – $20K

Civic Education

From Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation Inc #0706176

civic educationcitizenship educationcivic participation+4 more

Who can apply: Organizations with programs that reinforce citizenship values and responsibilities and encourage, engage, and inform citizens.

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026Award: $45,000 (typical recent average)

FPRF At-Large Research Grants (Request for Proposals)

From Fats and Proteins Research Foundation

Livestock nutritionAquaculturePet food nutrition+5 more

Who can apply: Any researcher may apply; proposals are typically submitted by universities or research institutions. Budget and practicality are evaluated; collaboration and multi-location proposals are viewed favorably.

Open nowCloses Oct 1, 2026

Higher Education and Kanawha Valley Educationally-Related Grants

From Maier Foundation

Higher educationScholarships administered by colleges/universitiesEducationally-related cultural organizations+1 more

Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) and not be a private foundation under Section 509(a). The Foundation generally will not fund churches or religious organizations, political parties or politically-aligned organizations, for-profit entities, individual students (direct scholarships), other private foundations, governmental entities, primary or secondary educational institutions, or sports-related organizations. Applicants must demonstrate alignment with the Foundation's mission.

Open nowCloses Oct 1, 2026Award: $1K – $10K

Cooperative Education Fund (research & small grants)

From Cooperative Development Foundation

cooperative researchcooperative educationscholarships+4 more

Who can apply: Supports education activities of other cooperative sectors, including cooperative research, sponsorship of cooperative education events and scholarships, and development of cooperative education materials and programs.

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Largest Education in Virginia Foundations

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$594.1M

Total Assets

$25.3B

Median Grant

$120K

B430National
THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$475.8M

Total Assets

$7.8B

Median Grant

$500K

B82National
THE OJC FUND

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$448.3M

Total Assets

$58.5M

Median Grant

$29K

B90Local
US COMMITTEE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS INC

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$274.5M

Total Assets

$133.9M

Median Grant

$150K

B99National
President and Fellows of Harvard College

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Annual Giving

$273.3M

Total Assets

$79.9B

Median Grant

$86K

B500National
THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Annual Giving

$258.7M

Total Assets

$1.5B

Median Grant

$25K

B82National
VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC

BLACKSBURG, VA

Annual Giving

$242.4M

Total Assets

$3.1B

Median Grant

$37.9M

B110Local
Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$240.2M

Total Assets

$22.2B

Median Grant

$75K

B430National
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$208.3M

Total Assets

$26B

Median Grant

$69K

B430National
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION

MIAMI, FL

Annual Giving

$198.6M

Total Assets

$2.5B

Median Grant

$107K

B82National
THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION

PALO ALTO, CA

Annual Giving

$195.5M

Total Assets

$2B

Median Grant

$100K

B82National
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

TEMPE, AZ

Annual Giving

$192.8M

Total Assets

$2.3B

Median Grant

$20K

B110Regional
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$189.7M

Total Assets

$171.8M

Median Grant

$56K

B99National
CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$180.9M

Total Assets

$4.8B

Median Grant

$188K

B124National
Yale University

New Haven, CT

Annual Giving

$168.2M

Total Assets

$58.9B

Median Grant

$110K

B430National
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$149.1M

Total Assets

$10.9B

Median Grant

$84K

B99National
The Seminar Network Inc

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$132M

Total Assets

$303.8M

Median Grant

$126.9M

B99Local
Cornell University

ITHACA, NY

Annual Giving

$126.7M

Total Assets

$19.8B

Median Grant

$88K

B430National
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$120.7M

Total Assets

$22.3B

Median Grant

$54K

B430National
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc

MADISON, WI

Annual Giving

$117.5M

Total Assets

$222.6M

Median Grant

$89K

B82ZNational
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$109.8M

Total Assets

$9.3B

Median Grant

$110K

B43National
EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$95M

Total Assets

$2.5B

Median Grant

$82K

B82Regional
Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Annual Giving

$91.2M

Total Assets

$14.8B

Median Grant

$53K

B43National
University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$90.9M

Total Assets

$15.8B

Median Grant

$142K

B430National
ALFRED P SLOAN FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$85.4M

Total Assets

$2.2B

Median Grant

$100K

B82National

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