Virginia Community Development Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public schools in Charlottesville and surrounding counties to enhance community initiatives and services.

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to city departments, nonprofits, and certain for-profit organizations for projects that improve housing and community services, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents in Norfolk.

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.

This funding provides local governments with matching funds to improve emergency shelters by enhancing energy generation capabilities and structural integrity, particularly for facilities serving vulnerable populations.

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Charlottesville to support community development projects while fostering collaboration with University of Virginia student-athletes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks for enhancing their physical and cyber security measures.

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.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Loudoun County to deliver essential services that improve the safety, health, and independence of vulnerable and underserved residents.

This program provides funding to food retailers and innovative food initiatives in Virginia's low-income communities to improve access to fresh foods and promote food security.

This grant provides financial support for projects that develop and preserve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents in Charlottesville, particularly focusing on those earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist Virginia communities in improving their flood preparedness and resilience against climate change impacts through vulnerability assessments and action-oriented projects.

This program provides funding to local governments for projects that enhance community infrastructure and promote local food production and sustainable agriculture.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public housing agencies in Charlottesville to enhance housing stability and services for low-income residents and those at risk of homelessness.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Roanoke, Virginia, and nearby areas that focus on the humane treatment, care, and protection of animals.

The Town of Christiansburg in Virginia is offering a matching grant of up to $5,000 to for-profit business owners for improving their building façades in the town's historic central business areas, with the aim of encouraging investment and revitalization of buildings at least 50 years old.

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.

The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 through the Loudoun Impact Fund to support projects and services that positively impact vulnerable or at-risk children and youth, people with disabilities, or older adults in Loudoun County, Virginia.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations and government entities to implement projects that enhance parks, recreation, and arts and culture in the greater Virginia area.

The Women's Entrepreneur Grant Opportunity aims to support women-owned businesses in Fairfax City by providing consultation and capacity-building services to facilitate their growth, expansion, and development. Eligible businesses can receive services valued at up to $5,000, which cover areas such as marketing, operations, accounting, and finance. The grant funds will be awarded upfront, and recipients will be notified by September 20, 2024, with recognition at the Women’s Entrepreneur Empowerment Luncheon on September 25, 2024. To be eligible, businesses must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women, licensed within Fairfax City, and can be home-based or have one or more locations within the city. Start-ups and expanding businesses are also eligible, while non-profits are not. The application process involves verifying eligibility, completing and submitting the application form, identifying required services, obtaining quotes, and undergoing a review based on merit.