Virginia Safety Grants

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.

The Virginia Emergency Shelter Upgrade Assistance Fund was established by Senate Bill 350, introduced by Senator Lucas, effective from July 1, 2020. This fund is dedicated to providing matching funds to local governments for installing, maintaining, or repairing emergency shelter infrastructure to enhance resilience against natural disasters. This includes infrastructure for backup energy generation, such as solar energy generators, and wind retrofitting to improve structural integrity. The fund prioritizes projects that protect vulnerable populations, offer long-term risk solutions, and support primary shelter enhancements as verified by Local Capabilities Assessment Reports (LCAR). Eligible applicants are local governments with a current and locally-adopted emergency operations plan compliant with Virginia’s Emergency Services and Disaster Laws. Local governments are restricted to one application per year and must have completed any prior funded projects before applying.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in the Charlottesville area to create innovative projects that combine environmental education with the visual and performing arts for children who have limited access to these experiences.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is offering grant funds through its Combatting Hate Crimes Grant Program. This program aims to minimize bias-motivated incidents by providing competitive grants to local governments that have established partnerships with eligible non-profit, 501(c)3 institutions and organizations. These organizations are either current targets or at risk of being targets of hate crimes based on race, religious conviction, color, gender, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. The broader mission of this initiative aligns with public safety and social justice, seeking to protect vulnerable communities and promote an inclusive environment free from bias-motivated violence. The primary beneficiaries of this program are local governments and their partner non-profit, 501(c)3 institutions, and similarly situated organizations within their jurisdictions. These organizations are at risk for targeted, bias-motivated violence. The impact goal is to reduce the occurrence of hate crimes by strengthening the security and resilience of these at-risk entities. Expected outcomes include enhanced physical and cybersecurity, improved staff preparedness to respond to incidents, and a decrease in vulnerabilities identified through threat assessments. The program strategically prioritizes localities that demonstrate a proactive approach to risk mitigation, specifically those that have conducted threat assessments with local crime prevention officers. The program's focus is on funding projects that enhance security and preparedness against hate crimes. This includes support for target hardening activities, critical technology and infrastructure, and security and monitoring equipment. Additionally, funds can be used for contractual security services, such as on-site security, cybersecurity activities, and inspection and screening systems. Training is also a key priority, encompassing security-related training for employed and volunteer staff, response to serious incidents, and terrorism awareness. Personnel funding is available for part-time staff dedicated to performing security assessments for non-profit organizations. The grant duration is a twelve-month period, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The total funding available for the Combatting Hate Crimes Grant Program for the FY2025 fiscal year is $3,500,000, with a maximum request of $150,000 per locality. Success will be measured by the implementation of approved security enhancements, documented training completion, and the capacity building of non-profit organizations to identify and address vulnerabilities. The program's theory of change posits that by providing resources for enhanced security, training, and threat assessment, at-risk organizations will become less susceptible to bias-motivated violence, thereby contributing to a safer community for all.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in Loudoun County, focusing on areas like economic development, education, public safety, and community health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local government agencies in Virginia to enhance and maintain vital services for crime victims, helping them navigate the criminal justice system and address their emotional and physical needs.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Virginia for establishing new school safety personnel positions aimed at enhancing student and staff safety in public schools.

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Virginia to deliver essential services for victims of crime, such as counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for initiatives that create and improve affordable housing for low-income families in Norfolk.

This funding opportunity supports Virginia-based nonprofit organizations working on projects that enhance community well-being, safety, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation.

This grant provides funding to local governments, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Virginia to implement projects that improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities and serious injuries from crashes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks for enhancing their physical and cyber security measures.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community groups and organizations in Arlington County to host activities and projects that foster neighborhood connections, promote diversity, and encourage civic engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Prince George’s County that offer services and prevention programs to assist survivors of domestic violence and promote community safety.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local law enforcement agencies and government units in Virginia to implement effective strategies for reducing violence and enhancing community safety over a three-year period.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Virginia county and city governments for community-based supervision and pretrial services programs that help individuals convicted of minor offenses avoid incarceration and improve public safety.

This program provides funding to local governments and fire training facilities in Virginia for the construction, renovation, or repair of live fire training structures to improve fire safety and community development.