FY 2028 STANDARD GRANT Application for the Loudoun County Human Services Nonprofit Competitive Grant Program

The purpose of the County’s Human Services Nonprofit Competitive Grant Program is to strengthen the County’s coordination with nonprofit partners, and to ensure opportunities for local funds to be leveraged in the most effective manner for services that assist vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families in meeting a critical need for safety, health, security, and independence. Loudoun County prioritizes investment in a wide variety of health and human services and related infrastructure of care and support services, particularly for underserved residents, that provide documented positive outcomes for County residents.

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THIS OPPORTUNITY CLOSES AT 4 PM EST. The Submission Close Date is showing Coordinated Universal Time. You will not be able to submit past 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Standard Grant: $5,001 - $135,000* Anticipated Number of Awards: Multiple The standard nonprofit application funding option is for organizations wishing to apply for awards of $5,001 - $135,000. If adequate funding is available, organizations meeting the scoring threshold for the standard application process will be awarded proportional funding based on their score. Application Budget Instructions: Complete the budget section of this application for the amount of Loudoun County dollars requested in the "Project Information" section of this application. If for example, your total project is $350,000 and you're requesting $100,000 from the County, your budget should be for $100,000. When completing the budget spreadsheet, applicants should ensure that narratives are provided that describe each of the requested items in the budget. Additionally, the narratives should include a description of how estimates were calculated / cost breakdown for each line item.

Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following baseline criteria to be eligible for a FY 2028 Nonprofit award: Be a nonprofit certified as a 501(c)3 by the Internal Revenue Service at the time of submission of the application. Show proof of financial stability by providing the last three (3) years of IRS 990 forms and other financial documentation. Be in good standing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission at time of submission and throughout the course funding. Have a mission that is consistent with serving the County’s Areas of Need. Is not funded through other sources using local tax dollars such as contracts with any County Health and Human Services Department including Core Service Agreements and Regional Organization funding. Subject to limited exceptions, Virginia law prohibits localities from appropriating public funds to organizations controlled in whole or in part by churches (to include other houses of worship such as temples, mosques, synagogues, etc.) or sectarian societies.  Therefore, a faith-based organization may be eligible to receive grants from Loudoun County only if it can submit evidence satisfactory to County staff demonstrating that (I) it is not controlled in whole or in part by a church (or other house of worship) or sectarian society; and (ii) the programs of such organization do not discriminate based on, and are not otherwise contingent upon the religious affiliation of participants or those eligible to receive assistance.  Furthermore, County grants may not be used for any religious purpose or activity including, but not limited to, religious worship, instruction, or proselytization. Note: Meeting the above baseline criteria does not guarantee funding.

Use of AI: Loudoun County Government will permit applicants to use AI technology to prepare their applications; however, the County requires that all applicants acknowledge when they have inserted AI-generated text into their proposals. Points may be deducted if acknowledgement is not made. The applicant is responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of their submission. AI is viewed as an administrative co-pilot, not an author. All inquiries for information should be directed to: nonprofits@loudoun.gov

Quarterly programmatic and financial reports are required for standard grantees.