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Virginia Community Development Grants

Explore 228 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

Jul 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
Virginia Humanities Regular Grants
$15,000
Virginia Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Virginia that create public humanities projects to engage communities and promote understanding of diverse histories and cultures.

Arts
Nonprofits
Block-by-Block Neighborhood Pride Grant Program
$2,500
City of Norfolk
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to implement sustainable urban greening projects that improve stormwater management and enhance community green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Prompt Response Grants
$2,500
Arlington Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides urgent financial support to nonprofit organizations in Arlington County, Virginia, to address unforeseen needs and immediate challenges that directly impact local residents.

Community Development
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
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
Virginia DMO Marketing Grants
$15,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 19, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports officially recognized Destination Marketing Organizations in Virginia to enhance their marketing efforts and attract more overnight visitors, thereby boosting local economies.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
Attainable Workforce Housing Performance Grant
Contact for amount
City of Virginia Beach
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to developers constructing new affordable multifamily rental housing in Virginia Beach, targeting projects that serve low- to moderate-income households.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special Event Incubation Grant
$5,000
Richmond Region Tourism
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations looking to create new events or enhance existing ones in the Richmond Region, with a focus on attracting overnight visitors to boost local tourism and the economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Retain Your Rain Mini-Grant
$2,500
City of Norfolk
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Norfolk, Virginia, to implement small-scale projects that manage rainwater and enhance local environmental resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Beazley Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Beazley Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations in South Hampton Roads that focus on educational, charitable, and religious initiatives, with a preference for local projects.

Education
Nonprofits
LINK Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The LINK Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region that focus on improving financial literacy, developing future leaders, and enhancing personal and professional development for individuals and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rail Industrial Access (RIA) Program
$750,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments in Virginia to improve access to freight rail services, promoting economic growth and reducing highway congestion.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses