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Virginia grants for Special district governments

Explore 15 grant opportunities

Bama Works Fund
$10,000
Bama Works Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-focused initiatives by nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Charlottesville and surrounding counties to enhance local well-being and quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grant 2026
$15,316,881
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that aim to conserve Virginia's farmland, forestland, historic sites, natural areas, and open spaces.

Environment
State governments
Commuter Assistance 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 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
State governments
Rail Preservation Fund (RPF)
$8,000,000
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 Humanities VA250 Grant Program
$10,000
Virginia Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, educational institutions, and local governments for projects that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, promoting public engagement and historical reflection.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY25 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in Virginia to implement projects that reduce future disaster risks and enhance community resilience following a presidentially declared disaster.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Nelson County Community Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Nelson County Community Fund
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Eco-Living Fund
$5,000
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations and government agencies in the Charlottesville area that implement scalable projects promoting sustainable practices and measurable environmental benefits.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
DCJS Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grants
$300,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public housing agencies in Virginia to develop and implement programs aimed at reducing firearm violence and enhancing safety in public housing communities.

Community Development
Special district governments
Power Innovation Program
$1,000,000
Virginia Department of Energy
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

The Virginia Department of Energy invites proposals for energy innovation in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with grants to be awarded at its discretion. Donor Name: Virginia Department of Energy State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Virginia Power Innovation Fund and Program is for the purposes of research and development of innovative energy technologies, including nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and utilization, and energy storage; and to award grants on a competitive basis from the Fund to support energy innovation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Virginia Power Innovation Program (the Program) is hereby established for the purpose of establishing a Virginia nuclear innovation hub from such funds as may be available from the Fund and awarding grants on a competitive basis from such funds as may be available from the Fund to support energy innovation. The Program shall be administered by the Department. In administering the Program, the Department shall, in collaboration with the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium, establish and publish guidelines and criteria for disbursement of funds pursuant to clause, including providing grants to support higher education research on advanced nuclear technologies and advanced reactor technologies, to fund nuclear energy workforce development programming, and to assist with site selection for future small modular reactor projects in Virginia. In administering the Program, the Department shall, in collaboration with the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, establish and publish guidelines and criteria for disbursement of funds pursuant to clause. The Department shall oversee each grant awarded through the Program and ensure thorough reporting on each such grant. Funding Information Up to $3 million. $10,000-$1,000,000, pending available funds. Criteria Grant awards are made at the discretion of the Virginia Department of Energy and in determining grant amounts, the following criteria will be considered: return on investment impact on energy affordability, reliability, and clean energy goals in the Commonwealth capital investment utilization of research-based technologies For more information, visit Virginia Department of Energy.

Energy
City or township governments
Fall Virginia Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Virginia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations and government entities to implement projects that enhance parks, recreation, and arts and culture in the greater Virginia area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY25 Commuter Assistance Program Grant
$346,604,260
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
State

Application Deadline

May 10, 2024

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This application is part of the provisions under the 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), its implementing regulations, and the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia. It is the formal agreement between local school boards and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to ensure compliance and implementation of federal and state laws concerning special education. The plan outlines the requirements for local educational agencies (LEAs) to receive state and Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies (LEAs), state-operated programs, and the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. Compliance with IDEA and Virginia special education regulations is mandatory.federal funds for educating children with disabilities, necessitating approval from various educational and state bodies. Applications must be submitted electronically via the OMEGA system. Approval from local school boards, the State Special Education Advisory Committee, and respective educational bodies is required.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Regional Fire Services Training Facilities Grant Program
$50,000
Virginia Department of Fire Programs
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to Virginia localities for acquiring and improving training equipment that enhances fire service training and safety across multiple jurisdictions.

Safety
City or township governments
Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund (TROF)
Contact for amount
The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This program provides performance-based financial support to businesses in the Tobacco Region that create jobs and contribute to the local economy, focusing on projects that attract new capital and enhance community prosperity.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Virginia Saltwater Recreational Fishing Development Fund
Contact for amount
Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, researchers, local governments, and small businesses in Virginia to enhance recreational fishing through conservation, habitat restoration, and fisheries research.

Recreation
Nonprofits