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Virginia Environment Grants

Explore 117 grant opportunities

Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
$2,000,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Virginia for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation sites and facilities, ensuring they remain accessible for public use.

Environment
City or township governments
Horticultural Education: Julian Haden Gary and Margaret Savage Gary Fund
$20,000
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads to promote horticultural education initiatives, particularly those involving local botanical gardens and zoos.

Health
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Cox Charities Community Grant
Contact for amount
Cox Charities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in designated Cox East Markets that focus on youth education, environmental sustainability, and equal opportunity initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Dennis Foundation Grant
$7,500
The Dennis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Central Virginia, particularly in Richmond, for initiatives in education, health, human services, and the arts.

Education
Nonprofits
Graduate Student Grants
$22,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports graduate students in the Southern U.S. conducting research projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address key challenges faced by farmers and agricultural communities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Good Neighbor Grant
$500
James City County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to neighborhood groups and homeowner associations in Virginia for projects that enhance community spaces, promote environmental sustainability, and engage local residents in beautification efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program
$250,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to Virginia local governments to develop infrastructure for processing and commercializing invasive blue catfish, turning an environmental challenge into an economic opportunity for local seafood industries.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Southwest Virginia Building Upgrade Program
$15,000
Appalachian Voices
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides funding and support for energy efficiency upgrades to nonprofit, municipal, and small business facilities in under-resourced communities of Southwest Virginia.

Energy
Nonprofits
Open‑Space Lands Preservation Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Virginia Outdoors Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals, organizations, and local governments in Virginia for projects that permanently protect farms, forests, and recreational spaces through various legal means.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Capacity Building Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofits and local governments in the Chesapeake Bay region to strengthen their organizational capacity and enhance community and environmental initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
AFID Infrastructure Grants
$50,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This program provides funding to Virginia's local governments for infrastructure projects that enhance food processing and distribution, benefiting small-scale farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Agriculture
County governments
Forward Turn Youth Grant
$1,500
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects that promote healthy lifestyles, community unity, and youth engagement in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties.

Youth
Nonprofits
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mary P. Blalock Philanthropy Fund
Contact for amount
Hampton Roads Academy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Hampton Roads area, focusing on initiatives in arts and culture, economic development, education, the environment, and health and wellness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits