VIRGINIA & FEDERAL · FUNDING

Small Business & Nonprofit Funding

This page summarizes official Virginia and federal sources for small business and nonprofit funding, including loans, grants, and technical assistance. Program availability and funding amounts change; always confirm current details with the official source below.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Virginia District

The SBA Virginia District Office is the federal government's primary resource for small business loans, loan guarantees, disaster assistance, and counseling in Virginia. Use the SBA's Find Local Assistance tool to locate a Virginia-based SBA resource partner, such as an SBDC (Small Business Development Center) or SCORE chapter, for free one-on-one guidance.

Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD)

The Virginia SBSD is the state agency dedicated to small, women-owned, and minority-owned business development. See its Grant Programs page for current state grant offerings, and the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority for loan and bond programs.

Nonprofit funding

Virginia does not run a single centralized nonprofit grants portal. Nonprofit funding is typically program-specific and administered by the relevant state agency, for example health, housing, or workforce agencies, or through federal grant opportunities listed on Grants.gov, the federal government's official grants portal.

Before you apply

•Free counseling is available through SBA resource partners; you should never need to pay for basic guidance on which federal or state program fits your business

•Always confirm the current application window and required documents directly with the issuing agency

•Be cautious of any site that charges a fee to "process" your application for a government-run funding program

See our Official Sources page for the full list of agencies referenced here.

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Last Verified: August 28, 2026