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Virginia Community Development Grants

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Harvest Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Harvest Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that aim to improve economic development, education, health, and community vitality in Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program
Contact for amount
City of Lynchburg Grants Administration Office
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to city departments, the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and nonprofit or for-profit organizations partnering with them to enhance affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and community development initiatives in Lynchburg.

Housing
City or township governments
The Power of Change Grants
$10,000
Community Awareness of Rappahannock Electric Charity
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer
$17,500
Virginia Department of Forestry
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides Virginia landowners who harvest timber with a tax credit for preserving streamside forest buffers, promoting water quality protection while incentivizing sustainable forestry practices.

Environment
Individuals
Specialty Crop Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to Virginia-based organizations to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Assistance Grant
$25,000
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Resilience Initiative Bridge Grants
$100,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation (GWCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creative Communities Partnership Grants
$4,500
Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Virginia's local and tribal governments to support independent arts organizations that serve underserved communities through arts activities.

Arts
City or township governments
Sponsorship Program
$500
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for events that raise awareness about the restoration and protection of natural resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's watersheds, targeting nonprofits and community organizations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants to Improve Quality of Life in Virginia
Contact for amount
Newton B. Shingleton trust
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Winchester, Virginia, and nearby areas that enhance community well-being through programs in arts, education, health, and other charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity
$600,000
The Thomas F. and Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program
$175,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to implement sustainable urban greening projects that improve stormwater management and enhance community green spaces.

Environment
City or township governments
Prompt Response Grants
$2,500
Arlington Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations in Arlington for urgent needs or time-sensitive projects that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Louisa County Community Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious institutions working to improve the quality of life for residents in Louisa County through community-focused projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Project Grants
Contact for amount
Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department (VB CAD)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local government units to implement arts and humanities projects that engage the Virginia Beach community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust
$60,000
Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust (administred by Bank of America)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Virginia-based nonprofits focused on arts, culture, education, and human services, helping them enhance their programs and operations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Virginia ABC Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant Program
$10,000
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This grant provides funding to community organizations and coalitions in Virginia for projects that prevent underage drinking and promote responsible alcohol use.

Health
Nonprofits
Attainable Workforce Housing Performance Grant
Contact for amount
City of Virginia Beach
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to developers constructing new affordable multifamily rental housing in Virginia Beach, targeting projects that serve low- to moderate-income households.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special Event Incubation Grant
$5,000
Richmond Region Tourism
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations looking to create new events or enhance existing ones in the Richmond Region, with a focus on attracting overnight visitors to boost local tourism and the economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits