Open for 2026 applications September 30–October 30, 2026, 5 p.m., according to official foundation announcement.
Virginia — Loudoun Chamber Foundation 2026 Nonprofit Operating Grants ($2,000–$5,000)
Loudoun County 501(c)(3) public charities may request approximately $2,000–$5,000 for general operating support, with priorities in economic development, workforce education, public safety and community health. Due October 30, 2026 at 5 p.m.
FundingExpected individual grant range $2,000–$5,000 in 2026; awards competitive, not guaranteed. Current overall pool, mandated cash match, and reimbursement-only terms not published.
DeadlineApply by Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (time zone not expressly stated) per the administering Community Foundation's current detailed 2026 grant guidance. A separate September 30, 2026 Loudoun Chamber press release states October 31 instead; applicants should use the earlier October 30 deadline unless the funder confirms an extension.
Last verified2026-10-27
Required next actionConfirm IRS 501(c)(3) public charity status serving Loudoun County, no Loudoun Chamber Foundation award in 2025, and project fit for general operating support (entrepreneurship, education/workforce, public safety, community health). Chamber membership earns priority but is not mandatory under the administering funder's guidelines. Apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cflf after reviewing https://communityfoundationlf.org/now-accepting-applications-loudoun-chamber-foundation-2026/ by October 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. The Chamber's own press release mentions October 31; use October 30 unless the administrator confirms otherwise.
Broad Eligibility
IRS 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing serving Loudoun County, Virginia, not awarded a Loudoun Chamber Foundation grant in 2025. Chamber membership is a preference, not a universal eligibility requirement. Excludes religious or political causes.
Atlas Analysis
Reviewed October 27, 2026. Administering Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties official 2026 guidelines publish September 30-October 30 2026 applications due 5 p.m., grants typically $2,000-$5,000 for general operating support, no universal match requirement stated; 501(c)(3) Loudoun-serving public charities, no 2025 repeat award, Chamber membership preference rather than formal eligibility restriction. The Loudoun Chamber's September 30 press release independently states a conflicting October 31 deadline. The administering grant portal's October 30 cutoff should control conservatively until funder clarification. Unlike procurement, this is a direct applicant charitable grant.
The Loudoun Chamber Foundation 2026 Grant Cycle offers general-operating financial assistance to qualified nonprofit public charities serving Loudoun County, Virginia. The Loudoun Chamber Foundation is a component fund administered through the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. The program supports local economic opportunity, educational and workforce readiness, public safety, and community health and quality of life. It is a charitable grant, not a vendor contract.
Individual applicant grant: Awards are expected to be approximately $2,000–$5,000 per qualified nonprofit. This is an expected range from the current official guidelines, not a guaranteed award or a binding rule that every applicant receives at least $2,000. No current overall program pool, universal matching requirement or reimbursement-only condition is published.
Eligibility: Applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing serving the Loudoun County community, and must describe how they will publicize the foundation’s support. Organizations awarded a Loudoun Chamber Foundation grant in 2025 cannot receive one in the 2026 cycle, because consecutive-year funding is not permitted. Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce members receive preference but membership is not stated as a universal prerequisite.
Priorities and restrictions: Highest priority is economic development and entrepreneurship, followed by education/workforce development, support of emergency responders and their families, and a healthier community. Awards may support the organization’s general operations. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status, political or religious causes, and support for an individual participating in fundraising are not eligible under the published rules.
Application: Apply electronically through the Community Foundation grant portal, creating an applicant account if needed, and identify the Loudoun Chamber Foundation 2026 application. Describe current local service, how unrestricted support will advance an eligible priority, and how the grant will be acknowledged. Notifications are expected by December 28, 2026, with announcements in early January 2027.
Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with no explicit time zone in the posted instructions. Read the official current program announcement and grant guidelines before submission. Official source reviewed October 25, 2026.
Source verificationReferenced source · communityfoundationlf.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-10-27. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
