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 pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to assist organizations in combatting hate crimes. Donor Name: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: DCJS is soliciting applications to make competitive grants to local governments which have established partnerships with eligible non-profit, 501(c)3 institutions, and organizations that have been targets, or are at risk of being targets, of hate crimes. The goal of this program is to minimize bias-motivated incidents by providing funding that supports institutions and/or nonprofit organizations within a locality that may be at risk for targeted, bias-motivated violence based on race, religious conviction, color, gender, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. Funding Information The amount of funding available for the Combatting Hate Crimes Grant Program is determined by the state budget bill. On May 13, 2024, Governor Youngkin signed the 2025–2026 biennium budget bill that included $3,500,000 for the FY2025 fiscal year to fund the Combatting Hate Crimes Grant Program. The maximum amount that may be requested is $150,000 per locality. Localities are expected to collaborate with eligible non-profit, 501(c)3 institutions, and other similarly situated organizations within their jurisdiction that have been targets, or are at risk of being targets, of hate crimes. Organizations that have conducted a threat assessment with their local crime prevention officer within their locality to identify and address their most critical vulnerabilities are most likely to be funded. Grant Period Applicants for this competitive solicitation may be awarded grants for a twelve (12) month period, from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Uses of funds  The funds can be used for projects, including but not limited to: Equipment: Target hardening activities. Critical technology and infrastructure. Security and monitoring equipment. Contractual security services: On-site security services. Cybersecurity activities. Inspection and screening systems. Training: Security-related training for employed and volunteer security staff. Training related to response to serious incidents (not already available) Terrorism awareness training for employees. Personnel: Part-time staff to perform security assessment for non-profit organizations and institutions to determine risk. Eligibility Criteria  This grant announcement is open to local governments within the Commonwealth that have established partnerships with non-profit organizations or institutions within their jurisdiction. All applications must be submitted by the local government. One application per locality may be submitted but the application may include multiple partnerships with separate nonprofits, organizations, or institutions. Restrictions Grant funds cannot be used to supplant state or local funds that would otherwise be available for the same purposes.  Reimbursement will be based on paid invoices for approved expenditures or through requested advance drawdowns with expected expenditures.  Changes to the grant budget after award must be approved by DCJS prior to expending funds based on the changes.  Transactions occurring outside of the grant period will not be eligible for reimbursement. For more information, visit VDCJS.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Loudoun County that provide essential human services to vulnerable individuals and families, helping them achieve safety, health, and independence.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local government agencies in Virginia to enhance and maintain direct services for victims of crime, helping them recover and navigate the criminal justice system.

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

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 opportunity provides financial support to local governments and non-profit organizations in Virginia to continue delivering essential services to crime victims, helping them recover and navigate the criminal justice system.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Virginia-based local governments and non-profit organizations for projects aimed at preventing and addressing family violence through training or direct services.

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 is designed to assist Virginia communities in improving their flood preparedness and resilience against climate change impacts through vulnerability assessments and action-oriented projects.

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 grant provides funding to Virginia county and city governments for community-based supervision and pretrial services programs that support individuals convicted of minor offenses, helping to improve public safety and reduce jail overcrowding.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Virginia law enforcement agencies and universities to establish and maintain teams that respond to mental health crises in collaboration with mental health professionals.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and public campus law enforcement agencies in Virginia for purchasing essential equipment and technology to improve their operational efficiency and community safety.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public housing agencies in Virginia to develop and implement programs aimed at reducing firearm violence and enhancing safety in public housing communities.