Virginia Housing Grants

VB Home Now is accepting proposals from organizations that assist families and individuals experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis in Virginia Beach. Donor Name: VB Home Now State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: VB Home Now is a nonprofit organization formed to support and enhance community system of services, programs, and facilities aimed toward preventing and ending homelessness. Their mission is to mobilize the community to help the neediest among them. For over thirty years, the Virginia Beach community has been committed to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring through a guild of nonprofit, faithbased and city organizations collaboration. VB Home Now supports causes that will have the greatest impact on those persons in community experiencing a housing crisis. VB Home Now is leading the fundraising campaign to support the work at the Housing Resource Center and impact the lives of the people who will be assisted there. They strongly believe in the BEACH Community Partnership vision: Their city, their homeless, and their shared responsibility. Specifically, the foundation is seeking innovative projects that contribute to the Virginia Beach homeless service system and will prioritize funding requests that provide resources, create partnerships, and address gaps within  community that directly impact the homeless and at-risk populations. Funding Priority and Principles VB Home Now prioritizes requests for funding that provides resources, creates partnerships, aides in, and addresses gaps within community directly impacting those individuals experiencing a housing crisis. Specifically, they are looking for innovative projects that contribute to the Virginia Beach homeless services system, making homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring: To make homelessness rare they will need to strengthen the homeless response system’s capacity to prevent as many households from experiencing homelessness by investing in programs that provide prevention services. Prevention services include the provision of financial assistance and a moderate level of case management to households who are experiencing a financial housing crisis and are most vulnerable to experiencing homelessness. Reduce the length of time households experience homelessness will advance the goal of making homelessness brief. Currently, the average length of time households experience homelessness after connecting with system is 160 days. The goal is to reduce the time to 90 days. Additional investments in long and short-term housing subsidy programs are critical to increasing the system’s capacity to end a household’s episode of homelessness in the quickest amount of time. Project Period January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Geographic Focus VB Home Now welcomes funding requests from organizations serving residents within the city of Virginia Beach. For more information, visit VB Home Now.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to support programs that assist low- and moderate-income residents in Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro, Virginia, by addressing community needs such as affordable housing, workforce training, and access to health services.

The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia is pleased to announce Summer Grant Program. Donor Name: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia State: Virginia County: Botetourt County (VA), Craig County (VA), Floyd County (VA), Franklin County (VA), Henry County (VA), Patrick County (VA), Roanoke County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Larry Woodrow Vest Fund Varies The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund Organizations that are effective and efficient in preventing cruelty to animals. Research and medical advancement for the cure of diseases in animals. Professional education of animal caretakers. Programs that promote the positive relationship between humans and animals The Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran Fund To help individuals and families who are confronting catastrophic, life-altering circumstances. Supports organizations that provide shelter, care, and assistance to battered women. The Cancer Center Fund To support organizations and/or programs that provide and promote health services and educational, diagnostic, and treatment resources to victims of cancer and related conditions in the Martinsville community. The Hospice Fund To support organizations and/or programs that provide assistance and services to any needy resident in the Martinsville area with end-of-life medical needs and expenses. Special Interest Funds Supports organizations whose mission and/or program aligns with one or more of the following: Provides services to children and families. Provides services to assist handicapped/disabled persons. Provides services to the elderly. Promotes the health and quality of life (including, but not limited to): Providing health services to the needy, supporting health-related teaching, educational and research programs, Providing breast health services and encouraging the development of diagnostic treatment options for residents, or Providing other charitable activities and projects that improve the quality of life. Geographic Locations  Larry Woodrow Vest Fund Organizations located in Floyd County that serve its residents. The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund Organizations located in, and serving Cities of Martinsville, Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Roanoke. The Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran Fund Organizations located in, and serving City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry and Patrick. The Cancer Center Fund Organizations located in, and serving City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry and Patrick. The Hospice Fund Organizations located in, and serving City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry and Patrick. Special Interest Funds Organizations located in, and serving City of Martinsville, and the counties of Henry and Patrick. Eligibility Criteria The Foundation supports qualified nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit CFSWV.

The City of Norfolk is launching a third round of Notice of Funding Availability (NoFA) for housing developers and area nonprofits to develop housing or provide services to homeless and at-risk residents. Donor Name: City of Norfolk State: Virginia City: Norfolk Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Norfolk Department of Housing and Community Development (NDHCD) is pleased to announce the availability of $4,517,686, in HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding for the purpose of: the development of affordable rental housing and the provision of supportive services. The City of Norfolk is launching a third round Notice of Funding Availability for applications to gauge interest and capacity to administer activities described in Norfolk’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, which was approved by US Housing and Urban Development in April 2023. Eligible applicants shall include those who adhere to NOFA directions, submit a complete application, and demonstrate interest and capacity to administer activities to eligible qualifying populations. Organizations with existing funding commitments need not reapply for funds. Organizations who applied in prior rounds and do not wish to submit a different project application may be required to provide updated supplementary documentation (e.g., budget, financial statements, 990). Organizations who applied in prior rounds but wish to submit a new application for a different project may do so. Local nonprofit organizations, quasi-governmental agencies, for-profit developers, and supportive service providers are highly encouraged to submit applications to be reviewed by NDHCD staff. Eligibility Criteria Local Government Non Profits Private Sector For more information, visit City of Norfolk.

The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Economic Stability Community Grants focusing on providing opportunities for people with barriers to success to become stable, self-sufficient, and prosperous. Donor Name: Hampton Roads Community Foundation State: Virginia County: Accomack County (VA), Franklin County (VA), Isle of Wight County (VA), Northampton County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: HECF believes their region will thrive when its residents who experience barriers to success have the opportunities and support they need to lead self-determined lives. Economic stability helps to create the conditions for children to learn and grow, strengthens an individual’s resolve to pursue hopes and dreams, and reduces the anxiety and stressors that accompany economic insecurity. Programs that they support address: Ending homelessness in their region with a preference for programs that provide safe and affordable housing for individuals and/or families and provide supportive services to ensure housing stability Workforce readiness training/certification acquisition and connection of low income individuals to employment. Preference is given for programs that offer supports to help the individual remain employed for at least one year Development of sound financial education and savings programs to help low income individuals build financial assets for long-term economic well-being Desired Outcomes Grant proposals should address one or more of the following outcomes: Individuals and families who are homeless are permanently located in safe/affordable housing and remain in housing for at least one year Adults who are economically disadvantaged develop skills for jobs available in Hampton Roads and are employed for at least one year Individuals who are underemployed obtain a higher-wage position post-training and remain employed for at least one year Individuals who are economically disadvantaged improve their knowledge of financial literacy and participate in banking services to include increasing funds in a savings account. Proposals for program funding must be able to articulate: Program’s fit with their stated priorities Program’s desired outcomes Organization’s plan for measuring program effectiveness in reaching outcomes Eligibility Criteria  The Hampton Roads Community Foundation welcomes grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads, including those in: Chesapeake Eastern Shore of Virginia (Accomack and Northampton counties) Franklin Isle of Wight County Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk Virginia Beach For more information, visit HRCF.

The Arlington County Department of Human Services announces a grant funding opportunity to support the implementation of its Food Security Strategic Plan. Donor Name: Arlington County Department of Human Services State: Virginia County: Arlington County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Awards will be granted based in part on an organization’s ability to address selected goals and strategies outlined in the Strategic Plan. Organizations may apply for a single project, and the maximum grant award is $25,000. Funding awards will be announced in September 2024. Funds must be spent by organizations by June 30, 2025. Funding Uses A food pantry purchasing software to better track clients and usage data. A food pantry, meal program, or housing program purchasing reusable bags or boxes to use in delivery efforts or single-use containers to distribute rescued food. A nutrition education provider who will teach a nutrition curriculum to a certain population of residents. A small food pantry purchasing a refrigerator or freezer to be able to offer produce, dairy and/or meat to clients. Funding Information The maximum grant award is $25,000. Grant Period  October 2024 through June 30, 2025 Eligible Activities To be eligible, projects must support at least one of the following strategies of the Strategic Plan. Systemic Change Improve nutrition equity by working to eliminate, reduce, and prevent disparities in food security policies, procedures, and practices to ensure that all those in need of food assistance receive the support they need. Food Access Enhance school-based supplemental food offerings, including food pantries, in-school snacks, and weekend food support. Establish new charitable food distributions in neighborhoods with unmet need. Increase capacity to deliver charitable food to those unable to access available resources. Increase food rescue & redistribution operations. Enhance and improve existing food assistance programs serving Arlington residents. Outreach & Education Promote food assistance resources and assist residents with enrolling in programs for which they may be eligible. Implement a coordinated SNAP outreach campaign. Increase nutrition education opportunities for residents of all ages. Partner with resident community leaders to share information about resources in key languages and provide compensation for their work. Capacity Building Develop training materials to inform social services staff and volunteers about food assistance programs, specifically SNAP and WIC, and help residents apply. Provide trauma-informed care training for staff & volunteers working with food insecure residents. Create a cultural foods guide for charitable food providers with partners from the region. Increase the capacity to share locally-grown produce from gardeners and farms with food pantries through expanded donation processing infrastructure. Collaborate with Arlington Public Schools (APS) through its forums to review existing programs and practices and address food equity. Informed Decision Making Use varied levels of engagement to encourage food assistance recipients to provide valuable feedback on programs and services. Collect data from food assistance organizations that provides information about usage trends and services provided. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must serve or wish to serve Arlington residents through one of the above-listed strategies outlined in the Food Security Strategic Plan and be either: an IRS designated 501c3 nonprofit organization OR a faith-based organization OR a public school or university Organizations may be based in other jurisdictions, provided that the proposed project benefits eligible Arlington County residents. If projects are sponsored by faith-based organizations, outreach efforts and services must be provided to any eligible beneficiary, regardless of affiliation. Programs cannot be marketed exclusively to members of the sponsoring organization’s religious affiliation or denomination, and proselytizing while providing services related to this grant funding is prohibited. For more information, visit ACV.

The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $500,000 in federal funds through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Grant Program. Donor Name: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services State: Virginia City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The PSN program awards federal funds to provide comprehensive, collaborative, and community-based approaches to reducing violent crime using a full range of appropriate violent crime reduction strategies. As the State Administrative Agency (SAA), DCJS has the responsibility of managing the coordination and distribution of PSN funds in a manner that supports and improves the overall criminal justice system of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Funding Areas  The overall goal for this initiative is to reduce violent crime and promote safe communities across the Eastern District of Virginia through the reduction of gun violence and gang activity, with special focus on areas with increased rates of violent crime/gang activity. Toward that goal, the program seeks to fund projects that will enhance progress toward the below priorities. However, innovative, evidence-based projects outside of these priorities, which are aimed at reducing firearm and gang violence, will also be considered: Group Violence Intervention (GVI): Strategies and programs that promote prevention and intervention by forming partnerships between law enforcement, local government, and the community. GVI includes community members with moral authority connecting with group members or individuals susceptible to violence to deliver a credible moral message against violence. Law enforcement puts groups on prior notice about the consequences of further group-involved violence for the group, and support and outreach providers make a genuine offer of help for those who want it. Gun and Gang Crime Investigation/Suppression: Programs (or task forces) to focus on perpetrators of gun and gang-related crimes. This can include the illegal possession of firearms, the illegal sale of guns, or other crimes committed to benefit a “gang.” Multiagency cooperation should be demonstrated (e.g., both state and federal involvement). Firearms Analysis: Programs that should enhance and provide support for state and local law enforcement agencies that analyze firearms and ballistic evidence (including NIBIN analysis and tracing of firearms). Prevention and Reentry Programs: Programs dedicated to violent crime prevention and the identification of persons at high risk of offending (e.g., educational, faith-based, community-oriented, outreach, etc.). Additionally, programs dedicated to the successful reentry of offenders with housing, educational, and vocational partnerships. Funding Information The amount of funding available for this solicitation of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program is approximately $500,000. Applicants submitting a grant may apply for funds between $25,000 and $200,000. Grant Period Grants will be awarded for a 12-month period, once the grant program is approved by BJA; however, a 24-month period may be considered depending on the need specified in the application. Eligibility Criteria  This grant announcement is open to local and state law enforcement agencies, local and state governmental entities, educational institutions, and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations located in, or serving the Eastern District of Virginia. Three regions impacted most by violent crime will receive a funding preference—Richmond, Newport News, and Norfolk—but other cities across the Eastern District with high violent crime rates will also be considered. For more information, visit DCJS.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is seeking applications for its Victim Witness Grant Program. Donor Name: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose of the Victim Witness Grant Program (VWGP) is to provide financial support to local victim witness programs and statewide victim assistance programs designed to provide direct services, information, and assistance as required by the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act. The primary purpose of VOCA funding is to support the delivery of services to victims of crime. The federal VOCA Rule defines direct services to victims of crime as “efforts that: respond to the emotional, psychological, or physical needs of crime victims; assist victims to stabilize their lives after victimization; assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; OR restore a measure of security and safety for the victim VWGP funds can be used to provide victims of crime with direct services related to the following service categories as defined by VOCA: Information and referrals Examples include providing information about the criminal justice process and victims’ rights; referrals to other victim service programs; and referrals to other services, supports, and resources Personal advocacy and accompaniment services Examples include accompaniment to emergency medical care and forensic examinations; accompaniment to criminal justice system-related events; individual advocacy; and intervention with employers, landlords, schools, and others on behalf of the victim. Emotional support and safety services Examples include crisis intervention; safety planning; hotline services; individual counseling; support groups; and other therapeutic services. Shelter and safe housing options Examples include providing emergency shelter; providing transitional housing; arranging safe housing; and other relocation assistance. Criminal and civil justice system assistance Examples include notification of criminal justice events; and accompaniment to court hearings, to meetings with law enforcement and prosecution, and to other criminal justice system-related events. Project Period The grant period for subawards made under these guidelines is for state fiscal year (SFY) 2025: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. For purposes of this solicitation, applicants must submit one budget that will be used for the 12-month grant period. Eligible Projects Eligible projects must: Provide services directly to victims of crime. Utilize the Victims Services Data Collection System (VSDCS) to document direct services provided by grant funded staff and volunteers. Promote within the community collaboration efforts to serve and aid crime victims and leverage resources. Assist victims of crime in seeking crime victim compensation benefits. Recipients of the VWGP must assist victims in seeking Virginia Victims Fund (VVF) benefits, including maintaining a supply of VVF brochures and applications, establishing procedures to identify clients who may be eligible for compensation, ensuring that all VOCA-funded staff are familiar with VVF, assisting clients with the application process, and checking on claim statuses Utilize volunteers in grant funded project activities and maintain documentation onsite of volunteer efforts. Provide program information to agencies that assist with victims of crime in the service delivery area. Maintain statutorily required civil rights statistics on victims served by race or national origin, sex, age, and disability, within the grant period and permit access to any documents, papers, and records to determine that the subgrantee is complying with applicable civil rights laws. Provide services to crime victims at no charge. Maintain confidentiality of victim information Provide services to victims of federal crimes on the same basis as victims of state/local crimes. Eligibility Criteria Current eligibility is limited to the continuation of funding to local units of government and certain state agencies. Local units of government may subcontract with a private, non-profit service provider, if all local, state, and federal procurement and/or subrecipient policies are followed. Localities may submit joint applications to support regional victim witness programs serving multiple localities. Each eligible state agency seeking funding to support statewide victim assistance programs may submit only one application. For more information, visit DCJS.

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.