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From aging and the arts to youth development, education, environmental sustainability, mental health, support for individuals with disabilities, military families, and essential safety net services, the 2025 grantees reflect the full range of transformational work taking place across Northern Virginia.
Grants were awarded to the following programs and organizations:
Aging | $40,000 | 2 Organizations
2025 Aging Grantee, Home Care Partners
Home Care Partners $20,000
Serving Arlington County
“The generous grant from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will help support our home care aide services, ensuring that Arlington-area seniors receive the care they need to remain independent at home, from a workforce that is paid living wages and receives cutting-edge training on issues in aging. This award contributes to our long term financial sustainability and positions us to be nimble and flexible given the recent uncertainty in the funding landscape.”
Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-Burke $20,000
Serving Fairfax County
“The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s grant will increase our ability to support older adults in underserved areas of Fairfax County through our no-cost medical and necessity shopping transportation program.”
Child and Youth Development | $135,000 | 9 Organizations
2025 Child and Youth Development Grantee, Our Minds Matter
Aspire! Afterschool Learning $15,000
Serving Arlington County
“The Community Foundation of Northern Virginia’s generous grant will help Aspire provide critical afterschool and summer learning programs for South Arlington students. We are seeing increased needs among the historically underserved students and families that we serve, and have grown significantly in the past three years to serve a record 150 students. This funding will ensure that we continue providing each student with high-quality, personalized support, as well as the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become all they Aspire to be.”
BELONG! $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
“On behalf of Belong, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for your generous 2025 general operating grant. Your support directly strengthens our mission to foster belonging, connection, and opportunity across our community. This grant will have a lasting impact, helping us expand our critical mentoring programs and reach even more neighbors in need.”
Community Lodgings $15,000
Serving Alexandria
"Community Lodgings is honored to be awarded by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in support of our Youth Education Program. Serving students from the Arlandria-Chirilagua community, this grant allows us to expand the social-emotional learning aspect of our programming, and provide therapeutic counseling groups for middle school and high school students dealing with high levels of stress and anxiety. Groups will focus on coping skills, emotional regulation and stress management to support our youth during these difficult and uncertain times facing our immigrant communities."
Girls on the Run of NOVA $15,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"When you look at what today’s kids face on a regular basis - social media, bullying, stereotypes, academic pressure, body image - it comes as no surprise that our local youth have identified mental health as one of our community’s most pressing challenges. This season, our participants at Girls on the Run of NOVA will explore topics like identifying and talking about emotions, seeing things from someone else’s perspective, switching out negative self-talk for positive self-talk, and more. While mental health challenges affect us all, some face more barriers to accessing structured support than others. This grant to GOTR NOVA breaks down these barriers for participants who don’t have the means to pay a registration fee, ensuring that our fun, interactive, confidence-building lessons can be for everyone. Thank you!"
Our Minds Matter $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
"Our Minds Matter is incredibly grateful to have the support of CFNOVA for the 2025-26 school year. With your support, more than 950 teens in OMM clubs in Northern Virginia will share life-saving mental health resources with their peers and lead the way to new cultures of kindness and well-being."
The Black Feather Foundation $15,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“This grant strengthens our ability to deliver real, lasting impact where it’s needed most. It fuels our mission to support Afghan refugee children through programs that build resilience, leadership, and hope. With this support, we’re not just responding to need—we’re building a future."The Harraseeket Foundation $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
“Harraseeket Foundation supports underserved students by facilitating mentoring, innovative career-focused workshops, and internships and other work experiences that open their eyes. This grant will turbocharge our Imagining Your Future program, allowing us to reach many more students through new partnerships in schools, nonprofits, and employers.”
The House, Inc. $15,000
Serving Prince William County
“Thank you, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, for your belief in our mission—and in the truth that lasting answers grow from within communities themselves.”Wilderness Kids Alexandria $15,000
Serving Alexandria
"Wilderness Kids is excited about the impact the CFNV grant will have on our work! We will use the funds to grow both the number of students we serve after-school and to diversify the opportunities we offer students -- always aiming to create safe-spaces for middle and high-school students and to provide them with the skills needed to truly enjoy nature and to recognize that time in nature can provide them a level of peace and calm during stressful adolescent years."Education | $135,000 | 9 Organizations
2025 Education Grantee, Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect
All Ages Read Together $15,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"I am so grateful to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for recognizing that a child prepared for kindergarten will succeed in kindergarten and beyond. This grant will help AART offer this opportunity to the rising number of families in our community with no other early education option for their children."
BEACON for Adult Literacy $15,000
Serving Manassas / Manassas Park
"We are so grateful for the support of The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia This grant will help us continue offering English and Citizenship classes, along with English Learning Circles, for adult immigrants in the greater Prince William County area. Our programs empower adult learners to achieve their personal and professional goals, while also providing resources on life skills, employment readiness, and connections to vital services within their local communities."
Computer CORE $15,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“Computer CORE is grateful that the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia recognizes how English and Math skills are critical to advancing digital equity and workforce development. These foundational skills empower adult learners to fully engage with technology and pursue their education and career goals. In response to student requests, our staff and volunteer instructors have long championed the inclusion of these classes, and this grant validates their efforts—helping ensure English and Math remain a core part of the support we offer.”
English Empowerment Center $15,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“CFNOVA funding will provide critical operating funds to help English Empowerment Center's low-income, immigrant & refugee, adult student population to gain the English skills they need to meet the immediate needs of their families, access health and community resources, obtain new or better jobs, move on to higher-level learning, engage in their children’s education, and make lasting changes in their communities."Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
“The grant will support our Morning Star program, where we provide a nurturing space full of STEAM and team-building activities that empower and guide our children’s education.”Kitchen of Purpose $15,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"The 2025 Community Investment Fund from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will help fuel Kitchen of Purpose’s work—changing lives through the power of food. Our job training for the Food and Beverage industry prepares marginalized communities for good-paying jobs."Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William, Inc. $15,000
Serving Prince William County
“Like you, we are dedicated to “building a community that works for everyone.” We believe that empowering adult learners with the gifts of literacy and health literacy is a key step toward realizing that vision.As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Our world is Northern Virginia, and with the continued support of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, we can work together to bring dignity, equity, and inspiration through the gift of literacy and health literacy to those who are underserved, one learner at a time.”
Main Street Child Development Center $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
“This grant from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will enable Main Street Child Development Center to provide the necessary supports for all young children to be successful in their early childhood education, regardless of finances. This includes social-emotional and special needs support, highly-qualified teachers and classroom resources, connections for families in need of additional resources, and special family engagement activities.”Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia, Inc. $15,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“With this generous grant we can provide free books and reading opportunities to local schoolchildren,” said Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia President Bradley Vineyard. “This funding will directly encourage the development of home libraries, which research shows leads to an early and sustained love of reading and strengthen our ability to combat the growing problem of illiteracy in our area because books change lives.”
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | $30,000 | 2 Organizations
2025 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grantee, Formed Families Forward
Formed Families Forward $15,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“This grant will enable us to develop a website to share valuable information, resources, and training about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Caregivers, educators, and professionals can access this website to help them support children, youth, and young adults who were prenatally exposed to substances and are living with FASD.”SPARC $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
“General operating funds will enhance SPARC’s stability, sustainability, and growth, ensuring that no young adult with severe and multiple disabilities is denied access due to financial need.”Lamond Fund to Benefit Children and Youth | $90,000 | 3 Organizations
2025 Lamond Fund to Benefit Children and Youth Grantee, Cornerstone Craftsman
Cornerstone Craftsman $30,000
Serving Alexandria
“The Lamond Fund Grant from Northern Virginia Community Foundation will support the Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which currently serves 28 students. The funds will go into providing tools, mentors, food and clothes, transportation and skilled trades instruction. Funds will also support key staff, including program instructors and the Family Engagement Team, ensuring participants achieve long-term success in their careers and personal development.”
Food For Neighbors $30,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“On behalf of our Board, staff, the schools we partner with, and the students we serve, thank you to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the award. This grant will help us provide more grocery store gift cards to our most vulnerable students in the community. This will allow families to shop for the food items that they need the most. Thank you so much.”The Child and Family Network Center $30,000
Serving Alexandria
“A general operating grant from CFNOVA will support CFNC in providing free, high-quality, multilingual early education and wraparound services to under-resourced children and their families. Additionally, this funding will help advance our new initiative focused on social-emotional development, strengthening our holistic model of care.”Mental Health Fund | $50,000 | 2 Organizations
2025 Mental Health Fund Grantee, Women For Afghan Women
Rock Recovery $25,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“Thanks to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, the incredible clients and families Rock Recovery serves will receive the life-saving mental health treatment and eating disorder support they need to thrive and live full and healthy lives. We believe that cost should never be a barrier to therapy and eating disorder recovery, and we are grateful for the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's incredible generosity that will help more teens, families, and adults overcome the devastating barriers to mental health treatment, and receive the care they need and deserve.”Women For Afghan Women $25,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“Women for Afghan Women is deeply grateful to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for their generous support. This grant will allow our Virginia Community Center to expand access to culturally responsive and linguistically tailored mental health support and counseling services for Afghan refugee and immigrant families. With this funding, we will reach more individuals with the care, resources, and sense of belonging needed to grow and build brighter futures.”Military Personnel and their Families | $40,000 | 2 Organizations
2025 Military Personnel and their Families Grantee, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation $20,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“This grant will provide essential resources to our Career Center and Annual Career Symposium, which supports our Gold Star Scholars by creating access to career pathways and professional development.”Operation Renewed Hope Foundation $20,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"Operation Renewed Hope Foundation (ORHF) greatly appreciates the support from CFNOVA. It will help us house and support more Veterans and Veteran families experiencing episodes of homelessness. Together we can help End Veteran homelessness."Safety Net | $150,000 | 8 Organizations
2025 Safety Net Fund Grantee, Falls Church Community Service Council
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
“This grant from CFNV will fund a full year of targeted, life-changing advocacy for at least seven children in Fairfax County, ensuring each one receives a dedicated CASA advocate focused on their safety, stability, and long-term well-being. We are grateful.”
Falls Church Community Service Council $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
“The Falls Church Community Service Council is grateful and thrilled to receive critical capacity-building funds from CFNova. Our coalition of community groups has been working to support neighbors in need for over 50 years. As demand for financial assistance for housing continues to grow, much-needed investments in administrative support and technology upgrades will allow FCS to increase housing security for more Falls Church and Fairfax County residents. These capacity building funds will make a huge difference in the number of people we can serve. Thank you!”Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc. $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
“We can’t thank the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia enough for this generous Community Investment Fund grant. The $15,000 will enable Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc. to provide rent and/or utility assistance to more of our neighbors in short-term financial crises. So, thank you!”Lorton Community Action Center $15,000
Serving Fairfax County
“This grant will help LCAC to provide emergency rental and utility payment assistance to households at risk of homelessness.”
Loudoun Free Clinic $15,000
Serving Loudoun County
"This grant will fund vital healthcare for some of our community's most vulnerable people. Loudoun Free Clinic will put this flexible funding to work right away to care for our neighbors in need.”The Lamb Center $15,000
Serving Fairfax City
"A daytime resource center for adults experiencing homelessness, The Lamb Center provides high quality care that promotes each person’s dignity. This general operating grant will help The Lamb Center provide services like meals, laundry, showers, nursing and dental care, a workforce development program and case management services to the rapidly growing number of guests coming for assistance, helping to meet their immediate needs while also setting them on a path to greater independence."Second Story $30,000
Serving Fairfax County
“Thanks to the grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Virginia, Second Story can continue to step in at critical moments to help transform the lives of local youth and families by offering safe havens and opportunities through our residential and community-based programs.”True Ground Housing Partners (formerly Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing) $30,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“True Ground is grateful to the Community Foundation of Northern Virginia for supporting our mission. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home, and proudly support those living in True Ground’s communities with our certified Resident Services program. Thank you for helping us build affordable, thriving, welcoming communities across the region!”Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts | $100,000 | 8 Organizations
2025 Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts Grantee, Arlington Artists Alliance
Virginia Bronze Handbell Ringers of Northern Virginia $5,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"Virginia Bronze is honored to receive the Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts grant from CFNOVA for 2025. This grant will support our mission to promote the art of handbells in Northern Virginia through concerts, festivals, workshops, and outreach to Title 1 schools in Fairfax County."
Voce, Inc. $5,000
Serving Fairfax County
“Voce will use this grant to help fund the performance and recording of a new major work for choir & chamber orchestra for the 2025-26 season in honor of those who lost their lives in the COVID-19 pandemic. The project will be in partnership with internationally acclaimed composer Z. Randall Stroope.”Arlington Artists Alliance $10,000
Serving Arlington County
"We are thrilled to have the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's support to continue our mission to champion a vibrant visual arts community by providing exhibition space, professional development, and creative experiences for Arlington’s community. The grant bolster's the Alliance's capacity enabling us to continue providing over 200 local artists of all ages and abilities with opportunities and fostering community engagement for years to come. In addition the grant will help us expand our community partnerships such as our Annual Arlington Career Center Student show - a 12 week program mentoring over 70 high school students with hands-on experience creating and executing their own gallery exhibition at our Alliance Gallery."Loudoun Symphony Association, Inc. $10,000
Serving Loudoun County
“We are deeply grateful for this grant which we have received during a time when our region and country are experiencing economic instability. It provides us stability and helps us continue our mission of providing Great Music, Close to Home. Next season we will feature classics and works by contemporary composers so that our music is relevant to our cross-generational audience. We will also be showcasing exciting guest artists who typically perform with orchestras located in much larger cities -- including an award-winning young artist on the cusp of establishing an international career! It is our hope that these soloists will aid our orchestra in helping our audiences experience classical music in a profoundly different manner.”Sound Impact $10,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"We are so grateful to receive this grant from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, amplifying the power of music for youth impacted by the justice system. Your support of our Use Your Voice residencies ensures more young people will have access to creativity and healing through musical expression and storytelling."1st Stage $20,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"1st Stage is deeply grateful for the generous support of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. Their investment in our work allows us to bring transformative theater to life, fostering creativity, connection, and a sense of belonging in our community. With their support, we continue to inspire, educate, and engage audiences, enriching the cultural fabric of our region."Alexandria Symphony Orchestra $20,000
Serving Alexandria
“Building upon the success of ASO Sympatico at John Adams Elementary School, we are committed to expanding our program into Francis C. Hammond Middle School to continue nurturing students’ musical and personal development. This expansion will introduce advanced ensemble opportunities tailored to the evolving interests and skills of middle school students. Our objectives include enhancing musical proficiency, promoting teamwork, and fostering community engagement. By aligning with the core el Sistema principles of equitable access and high-quality instruction, we aim to empower middle school students to explore their musical potential and contribute positively to their communities.This initiative reflects our dedication to sustaining students’ engagement in music education, recognizing its role in developing discipline, perseverance, and social skills. Through this expansion, ASO Sympatico strives to inspire a lifelong appreciation for music and the arts among Alexandria’s youth.”
Center for the Arts $20,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“The ARTfactory is honored to receive this incredible gift from the Ross Roberts Fund and the Community Foundation of Northern Virginia. We are so excited to work on enhancing our theatre and are grateful for your acknowledgement on the importance of our work. Thank you for supporting us and for your impactful work in our community.”Environment Fund | $85,000) | 6 Organizations
2025 Environment Fund Grantee, Global Co Lab Network
Global Co Lab Network $5,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"This grant provides us the opportunity to empower teens in Northern Virginia to become changemakers. Co Lab teens collaborate with peers around the world to learn, act and advocate on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals."Clean Fairfax Council, Inc $10,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"Clean Fairfax is grateful for the continued support of The Community Foundation of Northern Virginia--this grant will give our small organization the resources to reach more of Fairfax County's residents, students, and businesses-- online, and in several languages."
Sustainability Matters $10,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“The support of the Environment Fund has made restoration of native habitat on Northern Virginia's most beloved park possible. We are so grateful, on behalf of all the visitors to the W&OD Trail and the critters that live there!”
Earth Sangha $20,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
“The Earth Sangha is extremely grateful to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for their support of our Native Plant Propagation program which aims to restore native plants communities in northern Virginia while training future conservation professionals. The support from the Foundation will help us grow more local ecotype, native plants to support grassroots restoration projects across Northern Virginia and train Conservation Interns in the full range of native plant propagation and restoration activities to prepare them for a future career in conservation.”
Nature Forward $20,000
Serving Fairfax County
“This funding will empower Spanish-speaking Conservation Ambassadors to design and implement community-led initiatives to become strong and effective leaders, connectors and environmental stewards in their communities.”Wild Virginia $20,000
Serving All of Northern Virginia
"We’re incredibly grateful to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for supporting our efforts to advance community-based conservation in Loudoun County. This grant will be instrumental in helping us build partnerships, educate the public, and lay the groundwork for wildlife crossings that improve motorist safety and reconnect vital habitats. With this support, Loudoun will serve as a model for collaborative wildlife connectivity solutions across Northern Virginia and the Commonwealth."
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