100WomenStrong hit a major milestone in 2026, surpassing $6 million in cumulative funding for nonprofits in Loudoun County (2009-2026). We are proud to announce that we will be accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) for our 2027 grant cycle beginning September 4, 2026.
About the Funders
100WomenStrong is a diverse group of women, men, and corporate partners who love Loudoun County, and want to make a difference here. Together, they make a powerful impact with combined giving. Each member has an equal say and an equal vote about which nonprofit organizations will receive support each year. 100WomenStrong was founded in 2008 by people who have made a commitment to improve the quality of life for residents of Loudoun County. By combining powerful financial strength, a philanthropic passion for giving, and community leadership, 100WomenStrong provides strategic support to help address key areas of need in our community. 100WomenStrong is a component fund of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. 100WomenStong now invites organizations to submit a Letter of Intent for the 2027 100WomenStrong Competitive Grant cycle.
Grantmaking Priorities
100WomenStrong provides funding for projects or programs addressing these needs in Loudoun County, Virginia:
- Shelter
- Health
- Mental Health
- Hunger
- Education
In addition, 100WomenStrong prioritizes requests for funding that:
- maintain or increase the capacity of the organization’s mission
- provide significant benefits and/or impact to Loudoun County residents
- provide creative and innovative ways to meet community needs
Priority will be given to organizations that demonstrate operational readiness to accept a grant and serve as good stewards of the funding. This may include, but is not limited to, demonstration of a proven track record of service delivery in Loudoun County, and/or MOUs or partnerships with other organizations as evidence of readiness to expand services to Loudoun for those organizations not already providing services in this community.
First time applicants new to 100WomenStrong are encouraged to limit their requests to $5,000 or less.
Grants will be considered to fund general operating support, activities, projects, and/or programs within the grant period of May 1, 2027 through April 30, 2028.
To view 100WomenStrong grants awarded in previous cycles, visit: https://www.onehundredwomenstrong.org/grants/grants-by-year/
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity in good standing with the IRS for a minimum of 2 years prior to applying, or a unit of government. Applicants must address the grantmaking priorities in Loudoun County as listed above.
Applications will NOT be considered for:
- scholarships to educational institutions or schools
- programs that propose grant funds to be re-granted to other organizations or educational institutions
- private or for-profit school tuition fees
- organizations that proselytize or require participation in religious activities as a condition of service.
LOI Instructions, Deadlines and Reviews
LOIs are submitted online through the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties’ online grant portal using this link: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cflf. New applicants will need to create an account to begin the application process; previous applicants should log in using your email and password. Once logged in, click “Apply” to begin.
LOIs must be submitted in the portal no later than Friday, October 2, 2026, by 5pm. LOIs will be reviewed by 100WomenStrong; select organizations will then be invited to submit an application for consideration. All organizations that submit an LOI will be notified of the outcome of their request by Monday, December 14, 2026
Full Proposal Deadline and Reviews
Organizations invited to submit an application for consideration must do so by January 22, 2027. Full applications will be reviewed by 100WomenStrong donors who will make grant recommendations to the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Pre-LOI Workshop
A pre-LOI workshop will be held online for interested applicants on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 2pm. To attend, participants must register in advance using this link: LOI Pre-Application Workshop or https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rcDzHNWzSy6qmtJn8ftZ_Q.This workshop will be recorded and a link to access the recording will be emailed to all those who registered for the workshop. The link to access the recording will also be posted in the grant guidelines afterwards.
Notification, Grant Size, and Final Reporting
Final grant decisions will be announced no later than April 28, 2027. Grantees will be requested to participate in a grantee & donor reception in May 2027. The final date of that reception will be provided in December to applicants who are invited to submit a full proposal.
A final report of outputs, outcomes and grant expenses must be provided to 100WomenStrong approximately one year after grant awards are made. All grant funds must be expended before that date. Extensions may be allowed but must be approved in writing in advance.
Questions?
If you have questions about your LOI or proposal, contact Pam Ray, Executive Director, 100WomenStrong at pam@onehundredwomenstrong.org.
If you need assistance with the online grant portal, contact Joanne Trimmer, Director of Grants and Nonprofit Programs at the Community Foundation at joanne@communityfoundationlf.org.
