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Virginia Recreation Grants

Explore 37 grant opportunities

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

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 202554 days left

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, 202570 days left

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
Virginia Wildlife Grant Program
$10,000
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026227 days left

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to promote outdoor recreational activities and engage diverse communities in nature experiences.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Benjamin R. Altshuler Memorial Fund Amateur Sports Grants
$2,500
Williamsburg Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 202594 days left

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports amateur youth sports programs, particularly wrestling, in specific Virginia counties, focusing on enabling participation for children from low to moderate income backgrounds.

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

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 202525 days left

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
2025 Waynesboro Kiwanis Club Grants Program
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 20251 days left

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and educational institutions that serve the youth of Waynesboro and Eastern Augusta County in Virginia.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Sports Tourism Grant
$10,000
Visit Virginia Beach
Private
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 202526 days left

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations and event planners to develop and promote multi-day athletic events in Virginia Beach, boosting tourism and the local economy.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2026 Tourism Grant Program
$25,000
Loudoun County Government
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, municipalities, and businesses in Loudoun County to develop tourism initiatives that attract visitors and enhance the local economy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
2025 Youth Service Fund
$1,500
Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports youth-led ministry projects that address social issues and empower young people aged 12-18 through outreach, leadership development, and vocational initiatives within their communities.

Recreation
Individuals
Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant Law Enforcement Equipment 2025
$75,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding provides financial support to Virginia's local sheriff's departments for purchasing essential law enforcement equipment to enhance public and officer safety.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Youth Philanthropy Council Grant
$30,000
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $30,000 to nonprofit organizations in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County, Virginia, to support programs that address homelessness, basic needs, and mental health resources while promoting community dignity and equity.

Education
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Art Programs in Virginia
$10,000
City of Virginia Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

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

Arts
Nonprofits
Individual Artists in Virginia
$10,000
City of Virginia Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists residing in Virginia Beach to help them develop their artistic skills, create new works, and engage with the local community.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Project Outside Grant
$30,000
Roanoke Outside Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports outdoor improvement projects and businesses in the Roanoke region, enhancing recreational activities like hiking, biking, and fishing.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Forward Turn Youth Grant
$1,500
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects that promote healthy lifestyles, community unity, and youth engagement in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Forward Turn 2025 Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding for youth-led initiatives that promote positive lifestyles and community engagement among young people in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties.

Recreation
Nonprofits
City of Norfolkโ€™s Neighborhood Pride Grant Program
$2,500
City of Norfolk
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to Norfolk-based civic leagues and neighborhood associations for community improvement projects that foster collaboration and engagement among residents.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Richmond Region Tourism Foundation Sports Grants 2024
Contact for amount
Richmond Region Tourism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local sports organizations in the Richmond Region to enhance their events and attract more visitors, boosting tourism and the local economy.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Mini-Grants Available for Youth-Led Anti-Stigma Initiatives
$1,000
Fairfax County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports youth-led projects in Fairfax County aimed at reducing mental health stigma and promoting suicide prevention among peers.

Education
City or township governments
2026 Vibrant Community Fund
$500,000
City of Charlottesville
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.

Education
Nonprofits