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Virginia grants for Small businesses

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VTC Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Grant Program
$5,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small tourism-related businesses in Virginia to enhance their marketing efforts and attract visitors during the off-peak travel season.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant Program for Forensic and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Projects
$95,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to sexual assault service providers and hospitals in Virginia to enhance forensic examination services for victims of sexual and domestic violence, particularly in rural or underserved areas.

Health
Nonprofits
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Contact for amount
City of Norfolk
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

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.

Housing
Nonprofits
Botetourt County Small Business Grant Program
$6,000
Botetourt County Department of Economic Development (Economic Development Authority)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Botetourt County, Virginia, to help them grow and create jobs through targeted assistance for eligible expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Virginia Fishery Resource Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative projects that enhance Virginia's coastal fishery resources, specifically targeting individuals in the fishing industry who seek to improve conservation and efficiency through practical initiatives.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
VTC VA250 Tourism Marketing Program
$10,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Virginia's historic sites, museums, and tourism organizations in marketing initiatives that promote visitation and participation in a statewide livestream event commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

Arts
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Precision Technology and Management Grant
$150,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy businesses in the Southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico to adopt precision technologies that improve sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in dairy operations.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The FREIGHT Program
$8,000,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to freight rail operators, local governments, and private companies in Virginia to improve rail infrastructure and enhance transportation capacity for goods movement.

Transportation
City or township governments
Blacksburg Spark: Downtown Facade Improvement Program
$20,000
Town of Blacksburg
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides matching funds to commercial property and business owners in downtown Blacksburg for exterior improvements that enhance aesthetics and promote economic vitality.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Creating Inclusive Communities Grant Program
$200,000
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that help Virginians with developmental disabilities gain meaningful employment by reducing barriers and enhancing job readiness through community-based initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
City of Richmond Housing & Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to developers and organizations working to create and improve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents in Richmond.

Housing
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Youth Environmental Education
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to engage youth in environmental education and stewardship projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, focusing on hands-on learning and community action.

Community Development
City or township governments
Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund
$1,000,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Virginia local governments and private entities for dam safety projects to enhance public safety and reduce the risk of dam failures.

Safety
City or township governments
Launch Grant
$50,000
Commonwealth Commercialization Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $50,000 to early-stage Virginia startups that are in the pre-product stage and have not yet generated revenue, helping them advance their innovative ideas and secure future investments.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Workforce Housing Investment Program
$5,000,000
Virginia Housing
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Virginia to develop affordable housing for middle-income households near new job opportunities.

Housing
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$10,000
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations serving Staunton, Waynesboro, and the surrounding counties in Virginia, focusing on innovative programs that address community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creative Neighborhoods Grant Program
$10,000
City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department
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
Individuals
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals