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Virginia Community Development Grants

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Rail Industrial Access (RIA) Program
$750,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments in Virginia to improve access to freight rail services, promoting economic growth and reducing highway congestion.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Startup Runway Showcase
$10,000
Startup Runway Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
PB&J Fund
$25,000
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County that empower children and families through culinary education and improve access to healthy food for under-resourced community members.

Education
City or township governments
Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant
$20,000
Allan and Margot Blank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Virginia, particularly in the Greater Richmond area, focusing on contemporary classical music ensembles and regional visual arts initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Appalachia to strengthen their internal capabilities and enhance their effectiveness in promoting social justice.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Health & Wellness Community Grant
Contact for amount
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports programs that improve access to healthcare and promote healthy behaviors for underserved communities, focusing on reducing chronic diseases and enhancing health literacy.

Health
Nonprofits
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Conservation Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and government agencies in specific Virginia counties and cities to implement projects that improve water quality, conserve land, and promote environmental education.

Environment
Nonprofits
For Good Fund
Contact for amount
Taylor Bank
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia that focus on basic human services, workforce development, and neighborhood revitalization for low-income and underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Grants
$3,500,000
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Virginia's local governments for projects that address critical community development needs, such as housing rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements, and public services, particularly benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
County governments
J.T. – Minnie Maude Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
JT-Minnie Maude Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations working to improve the lives of residents in Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia, across various sectors such as youth development, arts, education, environmental protection, and health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Virginia Beach Development Authority Façade Improvement Grants
$10,000
City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides matching funds to small, locally owned businesses and property owners in Virginia Beach for significant exterior improvements to enhance the visual appeal of commercial and industrial properties.

Community Development
Small businesses
Charitable Contributions Fund (CCF) Grant Program
$10,000
Farm Credit of the Virginias
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit and community organizations that enhance agriculture and rural life in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland through various initiatives like education, food security, and mental health support.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Program
$35,000
Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Southwest Virginia, and New York City that are focused on creating equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mathews Women's Giving Circle Annual Grant Awards
Contact for amount
Richmond Community Foundation - Mathews Women's Giving Circle
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve health, economic stability, and educational opportunities for women and families in Mathews County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AFID Planning Grant Program
$35,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in Virginia to develop strategic plans and innovative programs that strengthen agriculture and forestry sectors within their economic development strategies.

Agriculture
County governments
Virginia Non-Competitive Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant
$2,821,681
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides funding to Virginia local governments for litter prevention and recycling initiatives, including educational campaigns and community cleanups.

Environment
City or township governments
CDBG Community Improvement Grants
$3,500,000
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to Virginia's local governments to tackle community development challenges, focusing on projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, improve infrastructure, and address urgent community needs.

Community Development
City or township governments