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Virginia grants for Special district governments

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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
100WomenStrong Grant
Contact for amount
100WomenStrong
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Loudoun County, Virginia, to enhance services in areas such as shelter, health, hunger, and education for local residents.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
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
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
City of Richmond Housing & Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to developers and organizations working to create and improve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents in Richmond.

Housing
Nonprofits
Vibrant Community Fund
$200,000
City of Charlottesville (Department of Human Services)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that implement programs focused on education, public health, economic development, and the arts for residents of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AFID Infrastructure Grants
$50,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to Virginia's local governments for infrastructure projects that enhance local food production and sustainable agriculture, prioritizing initiatives like processing facilities and farmers markets, especially in economically distressed areas.

Agriculture
County 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 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
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
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 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
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
Mid Atlantic Tours Program
Contact for amount
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

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 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
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
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for projects that promote green stormwater infrastructure and enhance urban green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal governments for community-based projects that celebrate and promote folk and traditional arts in the Mid Atlantic region.

Arts
Nonprofits
Central Appalachia Living Traditions (CALT) Experiences Grants
$10,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Nonprofits