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Virginia Recreation Grants

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant Law Enforcement Equipment
$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
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
Virginia Wildlife Grant Program
$10,000
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

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
(VTC) Vacation Starts with VA DMO MMLP Co-Op Program
$30,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Virginia's Destination Marketing Organizations to create marketing campaigns that boost tourism during the off-season, specifically targeting small businesses and lodging partners.

Business and Commerce
Exclusive - see details
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
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
Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program 2026-2027
$250,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Fall 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
City of Fairfax Nonprofit Grants Program
$50,000
City of Fairfax
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.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
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
Forward Turn 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
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
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
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Openโ€‘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
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