Open — 2027 Letters of Intent due October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM; the current public guidance does not separately state a time zoneAtlas Opportunity Score 85/100
Virginia 100WomenStrong 2027 Grant Cycle
100WomenStrong is accepting Letters of Intent for its 2027 Loudoun County grant cycle for nonprofit public charities and units of government addressing health and mental health, shelter, hunger, or education. LOIs are due October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; the official materials reviewed by Atlas do not separately publish a time zone.
FundingNo general applicant maximum is published in the current public materials reviewed by Atlas. First-time applicants and returning applicants that have not previously received 100WomenStrong funding are encouraged to limit requests to $5,000 or less.
DeadlineFriday, October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The official materials reviewed by Atlas do not separately state a time zone.
Last verifiedSeptember 28, 2026
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is a qualifying 501(c)(3) public charity in IRS good standing for at least two years or a unit of government, verify a meaningful Loudoun County benefit and alignment with health/mental health, shelter, hunger, or education priorities, and submit the LOI through the Community Foundation online portal by October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. If invited, submit the full proposal by January 22, 2027. Do not invent a time zone, applicant award ceiling, or match requirement not published by the funder.
Broad Eligibility
501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities in good standing with the IRS for at least two years, or units of government, addressing 100WomenStrong priorities in Loudoun County. Priority favors operational readiness, established Loudoun service delivery, or credible MOUs/partnerships supporting expansion into Loudoun.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score 85/100. 100WomenStrong supports projects and programs addressing shelter, health and mental health, hunger, and education in Loudoun County. Eligible applicants are qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities in IRS good standing for at least two years or units of government. First-time applicants are encouraged to limit requests to $5,000 or less, although the current public guidance does not publish a general award ceiling. Strong proposals should demonstrate meaningful Loudoun County impact, operational readiness, measurable outcomes, and credible local partnerships where relevant.
100WomenStrong, a component fund of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, is accepting Letters of Intent for its 2027 competitive grant cycle. Health and mental health are among the fund’s explicit priorities, alongside shelter, hunger, and education.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities in good standing with the IRS for at least two years or units of government. Requests must address the stated priorities in Loudoun County, Virginia. Priority is given to organizations demonstrating operational readiness, a proven track record of service delivery in Loudoun County, or credible partnerships or MOUs supporting expansion into Loudoun.
LOIs must be submitted through the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties online grant portal by Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The official materials reviewed by Atlas do not separately state a time zone, so applicants should follow the portal instructions exactly. Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal by January 22, 2027. The funded grant period is May 1, 2027 through April 30, 2028.
The funder does not publish a general applicant award ceiling in the current public application materials reviewed by Atlas. First time applicants and returning applicants that have not previously received 100WomenStrong funding are encouraged to limit requests to $5,000 or less. Grants may support general operating support, activities, projects, or programs. Ineligible requests include scholarships to educational institutions or schools, regranting programs, private or for profit school tuition, and organizations that proselytize or require religious participation as a condition of service.
Applicants must use the online LOI process and, if invited, the full proposal process. Grant applicants are also required to follow the Community Foundation’s nondiscrimination standards and provide written documentation of their agreement. The current public materials do not state a matching or cost share requirement.
Source verificationReferenced source · www.onehundredwomenstrong.orgAtlas last verified this record September 28, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
