Past Grant Programs

ACT supports and encourages nonprofit excellence and strengthens leadership within nonprofits by investing in organizational needs. ACT has invested more than $1,000,000 in capacity-building grants to Alexandria nonprofits since 2005.

In light of our commitment to equity, ACT has adopted a trust-based approach to grantmaking that breaks down the traditional power dynamic between funder and grantee and begins to create a collaborative environment that supports listening, learning, and true partnership. We believe it will enable ACT to be more nimble and responsive to needs that arise.

Take a look at previous grant opportunities for a greater understanding of our work.

Alexandria Resilience Fund

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit our community in March 2020, ACT quickly worked with the City of Alexandria to mobilize partners, donors, and nonprofit organizations to
meet our community’s needs head-on.

Alexandria Resilience Fund

Alexandria Childcare Workforce Stabilization

ACT for Alexandria partnered with the City of Alexandria Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS) to support childcare providers impacted by the pandemic, distributing more than $1.7 million to childcare providers serving the community.

Alexandria Childcare Workforce Stabilization Grant Program

Fund for Racial Equity

The Fund for Racial Equity supports efforts to dismantle systemic racism and advance racial equity in the City of Alexandria through grantmaking. Inaugural grantmaking focused on racial equity advances in child welfare, education, health or housing.

Fund for Racial Equity

Sleeves Up, ALX

Sleeves Up, ALX was a collaboration with ACT and the Alexandria Health Department to provide $145,657 in grant funding to eight nonprofit organizations to assist with COVID-19 vaccine outreach initiatives and awareness building activities.

Sleeves Up, ALX: COVID-19 Vaccine Partnership Program

Welcoming & Belonging

Through this program, ACT identified ways to support a community where everyone can truly thrive and feel like they belong. Grantees fostered connections, collaboration and belonging for everyone – whether they are a newcomer, recent immigrant or someone who has lived here for generations.

Welcoming & Belonging

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