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Virginia Environment Grants

Explore 62 grant opportunities

Open‑Space Lands Preservation Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Virginia Outdoors Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals, organizations, and local governments in Virginia for projects that permanently protect farms, forests, and recreational spaces through various legal means.

Environment
Individuals
Norfolk Southern Hampton Roads Community Fund Grant Program
$100,000
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, focusing on education, community enrichment, and sustainability initiatives to improve the quality of life in the region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dennis Foundation Grant
$7,500
The Dennis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Central Virginia, particularly in Richmond, for initiatives in education, health, human services, and the arts.

Education
Nonprofits
Good Neighbor Grant 2025-2026
$500
James City County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to neighborhood groups and homeowner associations in Virginia for projects that enhance community spaces, promote environmental sustainability, and engage local residents in beautification efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Shenandoah Community Foundation’s Community Grants
Contact for amount
Shenandoah Community Foundation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

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
The Power of Change Grants
$10,000
Community Awareness of Rappahannock Electric Charity, Inc. (CARE Charity, Inc.)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2025

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
DRIVE Outdoor
$20,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Destination Marketing Organizations in Virginia to develop outdoor recreation projects that enhance local tourism and community engagement.

Recreation
Exclusive - see details
Assessment of oyster reefs in the Great Wicomico River, VA
$100,000
US Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal partners involved in assessing and restoring oyster reefs in the Great Wicomico River, Virginia, as part of efforts to enhance the ecological health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund
Contact for amount
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Fauquier County, Virginia, that address community needs in areas such as education, agriculture, conservation, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grant 2026
$15,316,881
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that aim to conserve Virginia's farmland, forestland, historic sites, natural areas, and open spaces.

Environment
State governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
$2,000,000
Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Virginia for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation sites and facilities, ensuring they remain accessible for public use.

Environment
City or township governments
Nelson County Community Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Nelson County Community Fund
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Nelson County for projects that improve community well-being and address unmet local needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Eco-Living Fund
$5,000
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations and government agencies in the Charlottesville area that implement scalable projects promoting sustainable practices and measurable environmental benefits.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Virginia Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in Virginia that improve water quality, promote land conservation, enhance environmental education, and address emerging environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program 2026-2027
$250,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations in Virginia to implement or enhance programs that reduce firearm violence through prevention and intervention strategies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Richard S. Reynolds Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations focused on impactful projects in science, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and the arts, primarily within the Greater Richmond area.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship
$10,000
Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This fellowship provides funding and a residency opportunity for early-career professionals dedicated to advancing plant conservation and research.

Environment
Individuals
Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study in Virginia
$10,000
Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This fellowship provides $10,000 and a residency for early-career humanities researchers focused on the history, art, and culture of plants, gardens, and landscapes, allowing them to access unique archival resources for their scholarly work.

Humanities
City or township governments
Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence
$10,000
Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and a residency opportunity for early-career artists creating work that explores themes related to plants, gardens, or landscapes.

Arts
Individuals
Van Huyck Chockley Family Foundation’s Project Grant
$5,000
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations in Loudoun County, Virginia, to implement projects focused on environmental conservation and historic preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits