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Virginia Community Development Grants

Explore 222 grant opportunities

Harvest Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Harvest Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that aim to improve economic development, education, health, and community vitality in Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southeast Virginia Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Southeast Virginia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Southeast Virginia that are working to address community needs and drive positive change in the Hampton Roads area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Community Grant Program
$10,000
Waynesboro Rotary Club
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Waynesboro and East Augusta County, Virginia, focusing on projects that align with community needs and Rotary International's areas of emphasis.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Power of Change Grants
$10,000
Community Awareness of Rappahannock Electric Charity
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative service area that provide community-oriented programs in areas such as health, education, and environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Many Hands Grant Program
$100,000
Many Hands
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to established nonprofits in the Washington, DC area that empower women, children, and families facing socioeconomic challenges through initiatives in economic empowerment, education, health, and housing.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to Virginia-based organizations to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Resilience Initiative Bridge Grants
$100,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation (GWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington area facing operational challenges or planning strategic changes, ensuring they can continue serving vulnerable communities effectively.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Service Fund
$1,500
Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports youth-led ministry projects that address social issues and empower young people aged 12-18 through outreach, leadership development, and vocational initiatives within their communities.

Youth
Individuals
Creative Communities Partnership Grants
$4,500
Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA)
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
Grants to Improve Quality of Life in Virginia
Contact for amount
Newton B. Shingleton trust
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Winchester, Virginia, and nearby areas that enhance community well-being through programs in arts, education, health, and other charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity
$600,000
The Thomas F. and Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in Virginia that tackle health inequities by fostering community engagement and collaboration to address systemic barriers and social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
Arlington County Opportunities Grant
$50,000
Arlington County Government
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Arlington-based nonprofit organizations working to address community-identified needs and promote racial equity for historically marginalized populations.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Prompt Response Grants
$2,500
Arlington Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations in Arlington for urgent needs or time-sensitive projects that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Project Outside Grant
$15,000
Roanoke Outside Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 18, 2026

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.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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 state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Project Grants
Contact for amount
Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department (VB CAD)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local government units to implement arts and humanities projects that engage the Virginia Beach community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust
$60,000
Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust (administred by Bank of America)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Virginia-based nonprofits focused on arts, culture, education, and human services, helping them enhance their programs and operations.

Arts
Nonprofits