Virginia Capacity Building Grants

READY Community Foundations, part of ARC's READY Appalachia initiative, offers no-cost training to community foundations in Appalachia. Participants will build skills in financial management, fundraising, grantmaking, and strategic planning. Eligible foundations can apply for up to $25,000 in funding to implement capacity-building projects post-training. Applications are due by July 5, 2024.

The Accelerating Community Connections grant, funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce's Community Reinvestment Project (CRP), is a community-designed initiative to invest $200 million into communities across Washington State that have been disproportionately harmed by the historical design and enforcement of criminal laws and penalties for drug possession, often referred to as the “war on drugs.” The Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) is seeking proposals from organizations to increase access to workforce system resources, specifically the EcSA program and Career Accelerator Incentives, for historically marginalized groups. This grant aligns with a mission to rectify historical injustices and foster stronger relationships between communities and workforce development resources. The primary target beneficiaries for this grant are Black, tribal, and Latine communities in Spokane County. The program specifically seeks to serve organizations that are "By-and-For," meaning they are part of, rooted in, and defined by the identity of these communities, with leadership and staff from these populations. The impact goals are to increase access to workforce system resources, provide more culturally specific services, and enhance cultural competence within the workforce system. The grant prioritizes organizations that build trust, advocate, respond, and solve problems specific to these communities, and have a proven track record as change agents and providers of community services. The grant focuses on several key areas, including increasing access to the EcSA program and Career Accelerator Incentives for the target populations. It also emphasizes fostering stronger relationships, incorporating the "voice of the customer" in program design, and providing services that are culturally specific and competent. The strategic priority is to work with "By-and-For" organizations to ensure that the services are delivered in a way that is relevant, effective, and builds trust within the communities most affected by historical injustices related to the "war on drugs." This approach is rooted in a theory of change that by empowering and funding community-led organizations, the program can more effectively address systemic inequities and provide meaningful support. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the participation of Black, tribal, and Latine individuals in workforce system resources, improved access to employment opportunities, and enhanced career mobility. The program also aims to strengthen community ties, increase the cultural competence of the workforce system, and ensure that program designs are inclusive and responsive to the needs of the target populations. Organizations can apply for up to $30,000, and funding can be broadly used for personnel, occupancy, outreach, travel, training, supplies, and direct client costs like support services to remove barriers. Reimbursement contracts require organizations to incur costs and submit monthly invoices.

This program provides funding to small businesses and eligible nonprofits in Portsmouth, Virginia, to support their growth and infrastructure improvements through a matching reimbursement model.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in Virginia for projects that enhance and protect urban and community forests, promoting environmental health and community well-being.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Northern Virginia focused on improving health and health equity, particularly for low-income and underserved communities, by strengthening their internal capacity and organizational development.

This program provides funding to civic leagues and neighborhood associations in Norfolk, Virginia, to support community-led projects that enhance local quality of life and foster neighborhood revitalization.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and tribes in Virginia for projects that reduce the risk of flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local government agencies and nonprofits in Virginia for direct services and capacity building aimed at preventing and treating family violence.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofits in Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper counties, Virginia, to address community needs and enhance local services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington area facing operational challenges or planning strategic changes, ensuring they can continue serving vulnerable communities effectively.

This funding opportunity supports projects in Virginia that tackle health inequities by fostering community engagement and collaboration to address systemic barriers and social determinants of health.

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.

This grant provides unrestricted funding to small, BIPOC-led nonprofits in the Greater Washington region to promote financial security and equity for communities impacted by systemic injustices.

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and recognized tribes in Virginia for community-level projects that enhance flood prevention and resilience, particularly in low-income areas.

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.

This program provides training and funding opportunities to local governments in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region, helping them improve their capacity to secure and manage federal grants for community development projects.

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

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.

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.