Subject: NEW ad hoc grant opportunity and updates from current grantees

FACT is excited to share a new ad hoc grant opportunity for Fiscal Year 2026!

Due to the high number of direct service applications received during last ad hoc grant cycle, the FACT Board of Trustees has approved an additional $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 to support the prevention and treatment of family violence in Virginia.

Awards of up to $10,000 will be made to eligible programs for direct support for individuals and/or families served or support for direct services staff.

In order to best support as many programs as possible, a new process has been established. Awards will be made on a "first come, first served" basis in two separate cohorts based on the following criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

Local Government Agencies in Virginia
501©3 Nonprofits who are currently receiving funding and are in good standing with one, or more, of the following agencies:
- Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
- Virginia Department of Health
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Agencies must have had a formal audit or review of accounts within the last three years.
Nonprofits must have filed a current 990 form.
Agencies must not have been awarded an ad hoc grant from FACT in State Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) for training or organizational capacity support.

Timelines

Funding will be awarded to eligible programs who apply, on a first come, first served basis in two cohorts of 10 awards, up to $10,000 each.
- Applications will be accepted for the first cohort from January 5, 2026 to February 13, 2026. Notices of Award will be made on or after February 27, 2026 for services to begin on March 1, 2026.
- Applications will be accepted for the second cohort from April 1, 2026 to May 13, 2026. Notices of Award will be made on or after May 27, 2026 for services to begin on June 1, 2026.

More information and application details

Updates from our current grantees

During the last round of ad hoc funding, the FACT Board awarded $150,000 over 20 programs across the Commonwealth to boost their training and organizational capacity. Below are some highlights of the great work they have done through these funds!

The Prosecutors Alliance hosted survivor listening sessions to discuss impacts of funding cuts.

Press Release

Family Crisis Support Services hosted a community outreach event.

Chesterfield CASA was able to update outdated technology for five staff members.

"Prior to this funding, staff were relying on outdated computers running on Windows 10 that were increasingly unable to support current software, security updates, and operational demands. These limitations created inefficiencies, increased the risk of technical disruptions, and restricted the organization’s ability to adopt improved systems."

Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) celebrated their 30th anniversary.

Photo credit: Steven Inge Photography

Connections Family Resource Center hosted a community celebration event that raised over $4,000 for a local family in need.

"These programs not only strengthen families, but strengthen communities such as Colonial Village and Georgetown South, where residents see that people care, and that they can be a part of making their communities better places to be. I believe that if we can inspire hope and create new parent leaders in the community, we can help change communities from within for the better. "

EO hosted over 200 attendees at their nexEO event at the Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub.

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Subject: *NEW* ad hoc grant opportunity and updates from current grantees

Due to the high number of direct service applications received during last ad hoc grant cycle, the FACT Board of Trustees has approved an additional $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 to support the prevention and treatment of family violence in Virginia.

Awards of up to $10,000 will be made to eligible programs for direct support for individuals and/or families served or support for direct services staff.

Subject: NEW ad hoc grant opportunity and updates from current grantees