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Virginia grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses

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2025-2026 Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund Grant
Contact for amount
City of Charlottesville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects that develop and preserve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents in Charlottesville, particularly focusing on those earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income.

Housing
City or township governments
Women's Entrepreneur Grant Opportunity
$5,000
Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2024

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

The Women's Entrepreneur Grant Opportunity aims to support women-owned businesses in Fairfax City by providing consultation and capacity-building services to facilitate their growth, expansion, and development. Eligible businesses can receive services valued at up to $5,000, which cover areas such as marketing, operations, accounting, and finance. The grant funds will be awarded upfront, and recipients will be notified by September 20, 2024, with recognition at the Women’s Entrepreneur Empowerment Luncheon on September 25, 2024. To be eligible, businesses must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women, licensed within Fairfax City, and can be home-based or have one or more locations within the city. Start-ups and expanding businesses are also eligible, while non-profits are not. The application process involves verifying eligibility, completing and submitting the application form, identifying required services, obtaining quotes, and undergoing a review based on merit.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
VA250 Grants
$10,000
Virginia Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

Virginia Humanities, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and Virginia Tourism are each offering Virginia250 grants which support localities developing arts experiences, events, programs, and content against the backdrop of the 250th commemoration. Donor Name: Virginia Humanities State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Information Applicants may apply for up to $10,000, and a 1:1 match is required. Grants will be managed as subawards through the University of Virginia and paid out on a reimburseable basis. Project Period Project period dates: August 1, 2024 to August 1, 2025. Who is eligible? Non-profits established as 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) institutions of higher education Other not-for-profit organizations as designated by the IRS Tribal nations recognized by the State of Virginia and/or the United States federal government. Groups seeking funding that identify themselves as tribes/nations but are not recognized by the state or federal government are not eligible unless they apply in partnership with an eligible fiscal sponsor (incorporated nonprofit). Virginia Humanities acknowledges the following nations as recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia: Cheroenhaka Nottoway, Chickahominy, Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Monacan, Nansemond, Nottoway, Pamunkey, Patawomeck, Rappahannock, and Upper Mattaponi. Local committees and partners of your local VA250 Committee. For more information, visit Virginia Humanities.

Humanities
County governments
Business Equipment Acquisition Grant Program
$20,000
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2024

Date Added

Jul 8, 2024

Roanoke County Economic Development Authority’s Business Equipment Acquisition Program (BEAP) Grant offers funding opportunities for eligible for-profit businesses that desire to bolster their operations through the acquisition of new capital. Donor Name: Roanoke County Economic Development Authority State: Virginia County: Roanoke County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information The Authority will award grants of up to 50% of capital acquisition costs in amounts up to $20,000 per award. Eligible Acquisitions Eligible capital acquisitions must be taxable, pursuant of the Roanoke County Code, as business personal property or business machinery or tools. Examples include: Tangible Personal Property such as furniture, fixtures, office and business machines, tools and equipment used in any business or profession. Computer Equipment Only. Does not include software. Includes computer equipment, printers, disk drives, mouse, modem, etc. Machinery & Tools used in manufacturing, mining, processing, broadcasting, dry cleaners, commercial laundry, and dairy businesses. Eligibility Criteria In order to qualify for an award, a business must:  Employ more than three (3) full-time employees (or FTEs) at a physical location in Roanoke County, Have operated as a for-profit business for at least one year in Roanoke County,  Have a current County or town business license and be in good standing with all applicable requirements, and Have been and continue to be in compliance and in good standing with all local ordinances, on the County tax rolls, current with Roanoke County taxes/fees or other assessments, and have a current business license as required. For more information, visit Roanoke County Economic Development Authority

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Sports Tourism Grant
$10,000
Visit Virginia Beach
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations and event planners to develop and promote multi-day athletic events in Virginia Beach, boosting tourism and the local economy.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business Equipment Acquisition Program Grant
$20,000
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to for-profit businesses in Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton to help them purchase essential capital equipment that boosts their operations and productivity.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible intercity bus operators to enhance security measures and protect against terrorism, focusing on critical transportation infrastructure and public safety.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Project Outside Grant
$30,000
Roanoke Outside Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports outdoor improvement projects and businesses in the Roanoke region, enhancing recreational activities like hiking, biking, and fishing.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County 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
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
Workforce Housing Investment Program
$5,000,000
Virginia Housing
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofits in Virginia to develop affordable housing for middle-income workers near job centers, helping to address housing shortages that affect workforce retention.

Housing
Nonprofits
Small Business Water Recovery Grant
Contact for amount
Metropolitan Business League Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to small businesses in Richmond, Virginia, that have experienced economic losses due to water outages, specifically targeting those in water-dependent industries.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
FAIME Award Nominations
Contact for amount
Loudoun County Disability Services Board
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This award recognizes Loudoun County organizations and businesses that excel in creating inclusive workplaces and promoting equitable employment practices for individuals with disabilities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Feed the Need
$3,000
Future Harvest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to local farmers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia to help them grow and deliver fresh produce to food assistance organizations, addressing food insecurity and strengthening the local farming economy.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Commonwealth Commercialization Fund Funding Opportunities (Private Sector Funding opportunity)
$75,000
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Virginia-based technology companies in the early stages of development to help them validate their products and grow their businesses in the state.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mid-Atlantic Preservation Academy
Contact for amount
Enterprise Community Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This program provides training, technical assistance, and funding to affordable housing organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region to help them preserve small- and medium-sized multifamily properties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Norfolk’s Nourish the City Grant
$10,000
City of Norfolk (Office of Resilience)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Norfolk, Virginia, to develop community-based projects that improve access to nutritious food and address food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Agora Venture Competition
$10,000
Agora
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This competition provides female and non-binary founders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize by pitching their growth-oriented startups to investors.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Launch LYH Program for Entrepreneurs in Virginia
$20,000
Downtown Lynchburg
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to entrepreneurs looking to start, relocate, or expand businesses in Downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, with a focus on creating new amenities for the community.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses