Early Childhood Education Grant Funders in Virginia
83 foundations with a documented early childhood education focus have made grants to Virginia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $43.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 83 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active early childhood education funders in Virginia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Virginia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firstspark Inc | Virginia | $8.4M | 37 | 2025 |
| 2 | Smart Beginnings Danville Pittsylvania | Virginia | $5.9M | 20 | 2025 |
| 3 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $4.9M | 18 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Community Foundation Inc | Virginia | $3.0M | 25 | 2020 |
| 5 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Missouri | $2.8M | 4 | 2024 |
| 6 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $1.9M | 4 | 2024 |
| 7 | United Way of Central Virginia Inc | Virginia | $1.8M | 29 | 2025 |
| 8 | Obici Healthcare Foundation Inc | Virginia | $1.4M | 36 | 2025 |
| 9 | Charlottesville Area Community | Virginia | $1.2M | 13 | 2024 |
| 10 | Langley for Families - | Virginia | $1.0M | 78 | 2023 |
| 11 | United Jewish Federation of Tidewater | Virginia | $969K | 2 | 2018 |
| 12 | Williamsburg Community Health Foundation | Virginia | $867K | 4 | 2024 |
| 13 | Petters Family Foundation | Virginia | $566K | 10 | 2024 |
| 14 | Pritzker Family Foundation | Illinois | $563K | 8 | 2024 |
| 15 | Virginia Nonprofit Housing Coalition | Virginia | $525K | 11 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest early childhood education funders in Virginia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 83 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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