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Virginia Community Development Grants

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The Philip L. Graham Fund
Contact for amount
Philip L. Graham Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving residents in Washington, D.C., specific Maryland counties, and Northern Virginia, focusing on projects that align with the Fund's priorities while excluding certain types of organizations and funding requests.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Veterans Grant
$5,000
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads that assist veterans, particularly those with disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 General Operating Support Grants
Contact for amount
Norfolk Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Norfolk, Virginia, to help cover their general operating costs and enhance cultural programming for the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Falls Church Arts & Humanities Project Grant 2026
$5,000
City of Falls Church
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Falls Church, Virginia, to support projects that promote arts, culture, and history, enhancing community engagement and accessibility.

Arts
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
Vibrant Community Fund
$200,000
City of Charlottesville (Department of Human Services)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that implement programs focused on education, public health, economic development, and the arts for residents of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Comprehensive Community Corrections Act (CCCA) and Pretrial Services Act (PSA) Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Virginia county and city governments for community-based supervision and pretrial services programs that support individuals convicted of minor offenses, helping to improve public safety and reduce jail overcrowding.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Norfolk
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
Workforce Housing Investment Program
$5,000,000
Virginia Housing
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofits in Virginia to develop affordable housing for middle-income workers near job centers, helping to address housing shortages that affect workforce retention.

Housing
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Competitive Grants
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve residents in the Danville, Pittsylvania, Halifax, and Caswell County areas, aiming to improve the quality of life and create meaningful change in these communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham Grant
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This grant provides funding opportunities for eligible nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Virginia, to support various community programs, while also promoting their visibility through an annual Giving Back Guide.

Arts
Nonprofits
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Grant Program
$560,000
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Shenandoah Community Foundation’s Community Grants
Contact for amount
Shenandoah Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents in Shenandoah County, Virginia, across various focus areas such as arts, education, health, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Virginia Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Virginia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
DCJS Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grants
$300,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public housing agencies in Virginia to develop and implement programs aimed at reducing firearm violence and enhancing safety in public housing communities.

Community Development
Special district governments
Virginia Humanities Rapid Grant Program
$3,500
Virginia Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for small-scale public humanities projects in Virginia, aimed at enhancing community engagement and understanding of the human experience.

Humanities
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