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Virginia grants for County governments

Explore 132 grant opportunities

Commuter Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local and state governments, transportation organizations, and similar entities to promote the use of transit, carpools, and vanpools, ultimately reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in Virginia.

Transportation
Nonprofits
American Electric Power Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
American Electric Power Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that improve education, address essential human needs, promote social justice, and support environmental stewardship in communities served by American Electric Power.

Energy
Nonprofits
Arts in Practice Grants
$2,000
Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Commission for the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Virginia-based schools, nonprofits, and local governments in providing artist-led educational programs to enhance access to the arts for diverse communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Rail Preservation Fund (RPF)
$8,000,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Virginia's shortline railroads and local entities in improving rail infrastructure, safety, and efficiency through state contributions for eligible projects.

Transportation
City or township governments
Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer
$17,500
Virginia Department of Forestry
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides Virginia landowners who harvest timber with a tax credit for preserving streamside forest buffers, promoting water quality protection while incentivizing sustainable forestry practices.

Environment
Individuals
Nelson County Community Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Nelson County Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Nelson County for projects that improve community well-being and address unmet local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Virginia Commission for the Arts Creative Communities Partnership Grants
$4,500
Virginia Commission for the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Virginia's local and tribal governments to support independent arts organizations that serve underserved communities through arts activities.

Arts
City or township governments
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program
$1,400,000,000
Virginia Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local communities in Virginia for projects that improve walking and biking infrastructure, enhance transportation safety, and promote cultural and environmental initiatives.

Transportation
City or township governments
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
The FREIGHT Program
$8,000,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to freight rail operators, local governments, and private companies in Virginia to improve rail network capacity and enhance transportation options for businesses.

Transportation
City or township governments
Human Services Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that enhance transportation options for seniors aged 65 and older and individuals with disabilities in Virginia.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Rail Industrial Access (RIA) Program
$750,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments for connecting to the freight railroad network, promoting economic growth and reducing truck traffic.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Central Appalachia Living Traditions Experiences
$10,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 18, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support for folk and traditional arts projects in designated Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia, aimed at celebrating and preserving cultural heritage through community engagement and artistic activities.

Arts
Individuals
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Live Fire Training Structure Grant Program
$450,000
Virginia Department of Fire Programs
State

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and fire training facilities in Virginia for the construction, renovation, or repair of live fire training structures to improve fire safety and community development.

Safety
County governments
PB&J Fund
$25,000
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County that empower children and families through culinary education and improve access to healthy food for under-resourced community members.

Education
City or township governments
Commonwealth of Virginia (TDFP)
$293,000,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and Virginia Resources Authority (VRA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Virginia for tourism-related projects that address infrastructure deficiencies, such as hotels and dining facilities, to boost local economies.

Community Development
City or township governments
Williamsburg Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Williamsburg Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits in Williamsburg to support a variety of community projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024-25 Hurricane Helene and Winter Storms CDBG Special Urgent Need
$2,500,000
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding provides financial assistance to local governments in Virginia for urgent recovery projects addressing health and safety threats caused by Hurricane Helene and recent winter storms.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments