Press Releases
From the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia (January 12, 2026) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA) has announced that the 2026 Scholarship Cycle is officially open, starting today January 12, 2026. High-school students from Northern Virginia may now select from over thirty CFNOVA scholarship funds to apply.
Five Grants Totaling $70,000 for Northern Virginia’s Young Women and Girls
January 6, 2026 (Fairfax, VA) - The Business Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC), established at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, is proud to award $70,000 in 2025 grants to five outstanding organizations delivering programs to girls and young women that provide STEM exposure and training along with leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
Leesburg, VA (December 16, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia announce that the Loudoun Impact Fund and Creighton Gives have awarded $246,000 in grants to 29 nonprofit organizations providing services to Loudoun residents in need.
Fairfax, VA (December 10, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA) serves as the charitable giving partner to ANSER, a mission-driven organization that provides solutions to advance national security, through the newly established ANSER Community Giving Fund. This corporate donor advised fund reflects ANSER’s commitment to supporting the communities where its employees live and work, alongside its dedication to meaningful, purpose-driven work that makes a profound difference to the nation and the world.
Fairfax, VA (October 23, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia hosted the 2025 Raise the Region Gala, its annual premier event, on October 17 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Hundreds of local philanthropists, changemakers, and supporters gathered to celebrate regional impact and help build a Northern Virginia that works for everyone. The room was filled with individuals and families deeply committed to meeting the current and future needs of our region.
Fairfax, VA (September 30, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s data research center, Insight Region®, proudly presents: The State of Nonprofits in Northern Virginia. The report highlights critical research that underscores both the immense value and the growing vulnerability of Northern Virginia’s nonprofit sector. This report helps readers understand the critical role nonprofits play in Northern Virginia’s economy.
Fairfax, VA (September 17, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will honor Warren M. Thompson, Founder and Chairman of Thompson Hospitality at the 2025 Raise the Region Gala, the Foundation’s premier annual event celebrating community leadership and philanthropic impact.
Fairfax, VA (August 13, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA) and We’re Good Podcast have teamed up to amplify community stories. This partnership celebrates the everyday brilliance of individuals and organizations working to create a more positive world—perfectly aligning We're Good’s storytelling vision with the Community Foundation’s mission to build a Northern Virginia that works for everyone.
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