Since our inception in 2004, ACT for Alexandria has engaged in proactive efforts to make an impact on the needs of Alexandria. Our grantmaking and leadership initiatives enable us to proactively and effectively address specific community needs and challenges over the long term.
Grant Opportunities
Explore the capacity-building grants that promote investment in nonprofit effectiveness and future sustainability.
Programs & Resources
Explore ACT’s initiatives that address the ongoing and emerging needs faced by the Alexandria community.
Spring2ACTion
Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Giving Day, is a 24-hour online event that provides a simple way to connect donors to the charitable causes they care about most and encourages them to take action.
Youth Support Network
The Youth Support Network focuses on building relationships and collaboration among out of school time stakeholders, ultimately strengthening the OST network and system to support the educational, social-emotional and career-readiness outcomes for Alexandria’s children and youth.
Fund for Racial Equity
The Fund for Racial Equity has been created for a single goal: to provide a sustainable source of funding dedicated to supporting efforts that dismantle systemic racism and advance racial equity in Alexandria.
Alexandria Council of Human Service Organizations
ACHSO brings together high-level City and nonprofit organizations and their leaders for benefit of the larger Alexandria community. ACHSO provides a forum to network, share best practices, build relationships, and leverage resources.
Youth Council
The Youth Philanthropy Council is a program designed by youth for youth with the purpose of providing Alexandria youth the decision-making power and funding to address key youth issues within the community.
