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Virginia Community Development Grants

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Neighborhood Climate Resilience Grant Program
$49,999
Richmond Office of Sustainability
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This program provides funding for community organizations in Richmond to implement climate resilience projects that benefit historically underserved neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Central Appalachia Living Traditions Experiences
$10,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 18, 2026

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
Individuals
Community Grants Program
$10,000
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations serving Staunton, Waynesboro, and the surrounding counties in Virginia, focusing on innovative programs that address community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
PB&J Fund
$25,000
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County that empower children and families through culinary education and improve access to healthy food for under-resourced community members.

Education
City or township governments
Creative Neighborhoods Grant Program
$10,000
City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This program provides financial support for community-based art projects that promote neighborhood pride and creativity through free, multigenerational gatherings and artistic activities.

Arts
Individuals
Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Appalachia to enhance their skills and capacity for social change through training and development.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Commonwealth of Virginia (TDFP)
$293,000,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and Virginia Resources Authority (VRA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Virginia for tourism-related projects that address infrastructure deficiencies, such as hotels and dining facilities, to boost local economies.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Conservation Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and government agencies in specific Virginia counties and cities to implement projects that improve water quality, conserve land, and promote environmental education.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Williamsburg Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Williamsburg Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits in Williamsburg to support a variety of community projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
HOPE Grant
$50,000
Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Southwest Virginia for community projects that improve health, education, workforce development, and economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program
$200,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in the Eastern District of Virginia to implement innovative strategies aimed at reducing violent crime, particularly gun violence and gang activity.

Safety
City or township governments
Ujima Legacy Fund
Contact for amount
Richmond Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Richmond area that empower Black youth and young adults through education and capacity-building initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Program
$35,000
Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Southwest Virginia, and New York City that are focused on creating equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AFID Planning Grant Program
$35,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Virginia local governments to promote and strengthen agriculture and forestry industries through strategic planning and innovative initiatives.

Agriculture
County governments
Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust Fund
$75,000
Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia, focusing on assisting the visually impaired and delivering medical care to low-income individuals.

Health
Nonprofits
Southwest Virginia Building Upgrade Program
$15,000
Appalachian Voices
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides funding and support for energy efficiency upgrades to nonprofit, municipal, and small business facilities in under-resourced communities of Southwest Virginia.

Energy
Nonprofits
Emergency Solutions Grant
Contact for amount
City of Norfolk
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Norfolk to improve services for homeless individuals and families, including outreach, emergency shelters, and rapid re-housing efforts.

Housing
State governments
African American Cemetery & Graves Fund
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
State

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations dedicated to preserving and maintaining historical African American cemeteries established before 1948 in Virginia.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Loudoun Countyโ€™s Human Services Nonprofit Grant
$135,000
Loudoun County Department of Finance and Procurement (DFP)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Loudoun County that provide essential human services to vulnerable individuals and families, helping them achieve safety, health, and independence.

Health
Nonprofits