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Virginia Natural Resources Grants

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for projects that promote green stormwater infrastructure and enhance urban green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Truist Foundation Inspire Awards
$75,000
Truist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

Education
Nonprofits
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grant
$50,000,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Private institutions of higher education
Landscape Pattern Ridge and Slough in the Florida Everglades
$691,988
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers with expertise in the Everglades ecosystem to study and monitor the unique landscape patterns of ridges and sloughs, supporting ecological restoration efforts in the region.

Natural Resources
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2025 Community Conservation Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
$2,000,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Food Access Expansion Grant Program
$50,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

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.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits