Economic Development Grant Funders in Virginia
77 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Virginia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $79.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 77 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 economic development funders in Virginia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Virginia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoma Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $16.5M | 2 | 2024 |
| 2 | Rural Community Assistance | District of Columbia | $12.7M | 10 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $12.0M | 41 | 2024 |
| 4 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $5.2M | 15 | 2024 |
| 5 | Citi Foundation | New York | $3.6M | 10 | 2023 |
| 6 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $3.2M | 3 | 2020 |
| 7 | Grow Capital Jobs Foundation | Virginia | $2.8M | 7 | 2020 |
| 8 | Association of Small Business | Virginia | $2.7M | 6 | 2023 |
| 9 | Family Health International | North Carolina | $2.7M | 9 | 2023 |
| 10 | William a Cooke Foundation | Virginia | $2.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 11 | Mastercard Impact Fund | New York | $2.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | Skoll Fund | California | $1.2M | 3 | 2019 |
| 13 | Jobsohio | Ohio | $1.2M | 6 | 2023 |
| 14 | The Community Foundation Inc | Virginia | $1.2M | 8 | 2020 |
| 15 | City First Enterprises Inc | District of Columbia | $660K | 9 | 2022 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Virginia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 77 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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