Scientific Research Grant Funders in Virginia
229 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to Virginia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $195.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 229 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 scientific research funders in Virginia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Virginia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical College of Va Foundation | Virginia | $71.4M | 3 | 2019 |
| 2 | The University of Virginia Medical | Virginia | $17.5M | 9 | 2025 |
| 3 | C Kenneth and Dianne Wright Foundation | Virginia | $12.0M | 6 | 2020 |
| 4 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $9.1M | 19 | 2024 |
| 5 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $6.6M | 9 | 2025 |
| 6 | Dayton Foundation Plus Inc | Ohio | $6.4M | 3 | 2024 |
| 7 | Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Wisconsin | $4.6M | 3 | 2024 |
| 8 | American Society of Civil Engineers | Virginia | $4.3M | 4 | 2020 |
| 9 | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyinc | New York | $4.0M | 10 | 2025 |
| 10 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $3.8M | 22 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $3.2M | 2 | 2020 |
| 12 | The Ivy Foundation | Virginia | $3.2M | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | Sens Foundation Inc | California | $3.0M | 2 | 2022 |
| 14 | Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Inc | Virginia | $2.8M | 6 | 2024 |
| 15 | The V Foundation | North Carolina | $2.7M | 9 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest scientific research funders in Virginia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 229 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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