GrantExec

Virginia Capacity Building Grants

Explore 52 grant opportunities

Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Smart Start Business Development Grant
$2,000
Portsmouth Economic Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Portsmouth, Virginia, that are newly established or have been operating for up to three years, helping them with essential development expenses to promote growth and entrepreneurship.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Block-by-Block Neighborhood Pride Grant Program
$2,500
City of Norfolk
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to neighborhood associations in Norfolk, Virginia, for community-led improvement projects that enhance local pride and engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FACT Ad Hoc Grants
$10,000
Family and Children's Trust Fund of Virginia (FACT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Virginia-based local governments and non-profit organizations for projects aimed at preventing and addressing family violence through training or direct services.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Community Assistance Grant
$25,000
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofits in Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper counties, Virginia, to address community needs and enhance local services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Botetourt County Small Business Grant Program
$6,000
Botetourt County Department of Economic Development (Economic Development Authority)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Botetourt County, Virginia, to help them grow and create jobs through targeted assistance for eligible expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Funds to Improve Quality of Life in Louisa County
$10,000
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious institutions working to improve the quality of life for residents in Louisa County through community-focused projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Next Gen Giving Circle Grant
$15,000
Next Gen Giving Circle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted funding to small, BIPOC-led nonprofits in the Greater Washington region to promote financial security and support communities affected by racial and economic injustice.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund
$7,500,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and recognized tribes in Virginia for community-level projects that enhance flood prevention and resilience, particularly in low-income areas.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
City of Richmond Housing & Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Smart Start Business Development Grant Program
$2,000
Portsmouth Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to early-stage businesses and nonprofit organizations in Portsmouth, Virginia, to help them grow and build their capacity through specific approved expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Quality Improvement Grants for Child Care Providers in Virginia
$750
Loudoun County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to licensed child care providers in Loudoun County, Virginia, to improve early childhood education quality through enhancements in classroom environments and professional development.

Education
Nonprofits
City of Fairfax Nonprofit Grants Program
$40,000
City of Fairfax Human Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits in Fairfax, Virginia, that provide essential human services aimed at prevention, crisis intervention, long-term support, and improving the quality of life for city residents.

Health
Nonprofits
The Trust for Public Education IV Fund
$5,000
The Trust for Public Education IV Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public-school teachers and employees in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, for professional development and character development programs that enhance student education and ethical foundations.

Education
Individuals
Responsive Grant Program
$4,000
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides up to $4,000 in unrestricted operating support to nonprofit organizations serving communities in the New River Valley, enabling them to address pressing needs and enhance their operational stability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Haven Make a Difference Fund
$10,000
The Haven Make a Difference Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to educators in Fredericksburg City Schools for innovative teaching projects and professional development that enhance student learning.

Education
Individuals