Virginia's nonprofit sector in {current_year} is a diverse economic engine, but it is defined by a stark "three-state" divide: the tech-driven economy of Northern Virginia, the state capital of Richmond, and the state's vast rural and Appalachian regions. Nonprofits are working to bridge these economic and cultural divides.

Funding in Virginia is highly regionalized. Northern Virginia benefits from its proximity to D.C. funders, while Richmond has its own corporate and community foundation hubs. New, large-scale health-conversion foundations are also becoming major players. Funding is available for projects, operations, and health-related initiatives.

To secure nonprofit grants in Virginia, organizations should connect with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE). The most effective strategy is to "think and act regionally." A Northern Virginia nonprofit must understand tech-driven philanthropy, which is entirely different from the rural health priorities of funders in Appalachia.