Social Justice Grants in Virginia

111 foundations fund social justice programs in Virginia. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding social justice work in Virginia, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding social justice in Virginia that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Jul 15, 2026)Award: Up to $100K

The George Gund Foundation General Grantmaking Program

From George Gund Foundation

Climate JusticeCreative Culture and ArtsEconomic Justice and Community Power+2 more

Who can apply: Open to 501(c)(3) organizations based in the United States. Successful applicants connect their work to one or more issue areas in the Foundation's What We Believe statement. The Foundation does not support or provide funding to organizations engaged in discriminatory or illegal activities.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Jul 15, 2026)

Arts and Social & Economic Justice Grants (biannual cycles)

From Opportunity Foundation

Performing & Visual Arts (theatre, dance, classical chamber music, jazz, craft)Social & Economic Justice (racial justice, Black-led movement work, civil liberties/rights, reproductive freedom, housing, economic independence, healthcare, tangible aid, transportation, social services)

Who can apply: Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and certain governmental entities. Fiscal sponsorship permitted (written fiscal sponsorship agreement required for Full Application). Arts funding prioritizes small- and mid-size arts organizations (annual budgets $1.5M or less). Priority given to projects benefiting Greater Pittsburgh (minimum 75% of yearly awards).

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Jul 15, 2026)Award: Varies

Biannual Grantmaking — Arts & Social and Economic Justice (Opportunity Fund)

From Opportunity Fund

Performing & Visual Arts (theatre, dance, classical chamber music, jazz, craft)Social & Economic Justice (racial justice, Black-led movement work, civil liberties/rights, reproductive freedom, social services, housing, economic independence, healthcare, transportation, tangible aid)

Who can apply: Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and certain governmental entities. Groups without 501(c)(3) may apply through a fiscal sponsor (must provide signed fiscal sponsorship agreement). Arts funding prioritizes small- and mid-sized arts organizations (annual budgets of $1.5M or less). Social & Economic Justice funding has no strict size limit. Priority given to projects that benefit Greater Pittsburgh; minimum ~75% of awards go to the region.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Jul 15, 2026)

Social & Economic Justice Grants (Opportunity Fund)

From Opportunity Fund

Racial justiceBlack-led movement workCivil liberties+10 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations and certain governmental entities; groups without 501(c)(3) may apply via a fiscal sponsor. No size limit for social & economic justice funding (organizations of any budget size may apply). Priority given to projects benefiting Greater Pittsburgh.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Jul 15, 2026)Award: $8K – $20K

Opportunity Fund — Social & Economic Justice Grants

From Opportunity Foundation

Racial justiceBlack-Led Movement WorkCivil liberties+9 more

Who can apply: Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and certain governmental entities. Any nonprofit organization may apply for social and economic justice funding regardless of size. Fiscal sponsorship permitted. Preference/special priority given to projects benefiting Greater Pittsburgh; at least 75% of awards go to that region.

Open nowCloses Jul 31, 2026Award: Up to $25K

Unsolicited Grant Requests

From Campbell Foundation

General supportRacial equityCommunity-serving nonprofits+1 more

Who can apply: US-registered 501(c)(3) public charitable organizations, including educational institutions, and fiscally sponsored projects. Must be organizations that have not previously received a grant from The Campbell Foundation to apply through the unsolicited process. Prioritizes organizations operating 5+ years, with operating budgets between $1MM and $12MM, at least five funders of $5k+ and five board members, and programming focused on racial equity and/or communities of color.

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Largest Social Justice in Virginia Foundations

BELIEVE IN PEOPLE INC

WICHITA, KS

Annual Giving

$200.1M

Total Assets

$3.9B

Median Grant

$99.5M

R20Regional
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$81.4M

Total Assets

$37.1M

Median Grant

$252K

R01National
KEY CHANGE INC

WICHITA, KS

Annual Giving

$70M

Total Assets

$1.2B

Median Grant

$45M

R99Regional
RESTORATION OF AMERICA

DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Annual Giving

$55.2M

Total Assets

$14.6M

Median Grant

$500K

R11National
AARP

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$35.8M

Total Assets

$13.1B

Median Grant

$15K

R25National
DEMOCRACY MATTERS FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$33.6M

Total Assets

$2.2M

Median Grant

$80K

R60National
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATES SERVING EVANGELISM INC

BRENTWOOD, TN

Annual Giving

$26.8M

Total Assets

$96M

Median Grant

$324K

R600Regional
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$24.4M

Total Assets

$828.6M

Median Grant

$260K

R600National
BUILDING AMERICA'S FUTURE

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$23.4M

Total Assets

$9.2M

Median Grant

$275K

R01Regional
NEXTGEN EDUCATION FUND

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$22.3M

Total Assets

$6.7M

Median Grant

$3.7M

R40Regional
USAGING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$21.6M

Total Assets

$11.4M

Median Grant

$86K

R99National
WAY TO WIN ACTION FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.6M

Total Assets

$1.5M

Median Grant

$100K

R01National
UNITE AMERICA INC

DENVER, CO

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$7M

Median Grant

$50K

R01National
ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$16.1M

Total Assets

$8.7M

Median Grant

$93K

R40National
CATHOLIC LEGAL IMMIGRATION NETWORK INC

SILVER SPRING, MD

Annual Giving

$14.3M

Total Assets

$18.2M

Median Grant

$46K

R20National
MICHIGAN CIVIC EDUCATION FUND

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI

Annual Giving

$12.1M

Total Assets

$2.8M

Median Grant

$49K

R40Local
NEW YORK IMMIGRATION COALITION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$10.3M

Total Assets

$15.7M

Median Grant

$30K

R30Local
NEO Philanthropy Action Fund

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$10.2M

Total Assets

$11.1M

Median Grant

$63K

R99National
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$9.2M

Total Assets

$177.3M

Median Grant

$95K

R20National
THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$9.1M

Total Assets

$77.9M

Median Grant

$100K

R22National
BVM CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE INC

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$8.6M

Total Assets

$13.6M

Median Grant

$10K

R02Regional
WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$8.1M

Total Assets

$22.4M

Median Grant

$100K

R40National
FAIR DEMOCRACY

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$1.3M

Median Grant

$330K

R01National
STATE VOICES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$6.9M

Total Assets

$15.6M

Median Grant

$50K

R40National
ORGANIZE ACTION

CLOVERDALE, CA

Annual Giving

$6.9M

Total Assets

$1.4M

Median Grant

$100K

R12National

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