Loudoun adds $5 million for nonprofits as survey shows rising demand and federal funding uncertainty

Loudoun County leaders said the Board of Supervisors allocated an additional $5,000,000 during the fiscal year 2026 budget process to assist Loudoun-based nonprofits that provide services to residents.

Chair Phyllis J. Randall described a March 2025 survey conducted by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Frontier Counties that invited 30 Loudoun nonprofits to respond; 25 participated. Randall summarized key findings: 64% of responding organizations reported that a significant number of the individuals they serve receive federal funds such as Medicaid and WIC; 50% reported they had already seen a cut or delay in federal funding; 65% reported an increase in service demand of about 20%; 42% identified funding for direct assistance (food or rent) as a high-priority need for the next 12 months; and 25% cited funding for staff wellness and retention as a high priority.

Why this matters: County and nonprofit leaders described nonprofits and faith-based organizations as essential service providers for residents who are rent-burdened or working multiple jobs despite the county's high average income. The chair framed the $5 million allocation as support to sustain the nonprofit safety net.

Program context: The survey included organizations across health, food and nutrition, mental health, housing and shelter, legal and youth services, education, disability services and employment support. The survey results informed the board’s decision to add funding in the FY26 budget process, according to the speech.

What was not specified: The speech did not provide a project-by-project breakdown of how the $5 million will be distributed, nor did it list the names of the 25 respondent organizations. County staff and nonprofit partners will determine fund distribution and priorities in follow-up budget and program documents.