Virginia Community Development Grants

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Virginia that are focused on improving community welfare and quality of life, with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate strong planning and sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports Virginia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in creating innovative arts projects that engage and benefit underserved communities.

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Norfolk to improve services for homeless individuals and families, including outreach, emergency shelters, and rapid re-housing efforts.

This funding opportunity supports organizations dedicated to preserving and maintaining historical African American cemeteries established before 1948 in Virginia.

This funding opportunity supports innovative programs that help underperforming children and youth improve their academic success and transition smoothly from early education through high school and into post-secondary education or career training.

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.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Virginia's Tobacco Region to attract and expand businesses that create jobs and invest in the local economy.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Northern Virginia that assist low-income and at-risk individuals and families through various community development initiatives.

The Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, aims to increase knowledge of the value of oysters, advance technologies for increasing oyster populations or aquaculture production, and improve oyster population monitoring techniques. This program supports projects in Maryland and Virginia and welcomes requests from members of the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance, including community organizations and both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The grant awards up to $10,000, with applications due by September 19, 2024. Match is encouraged but not required.

The Home Office Giving Program aims to enhance the Greater Richmond, Virginia area, making it an ideal place for families by supporting underserved youth and/or adults in specified localities. Eligible nonprofits must focus on promoting education and workforce success, health and wellness, or fostering resilient communities. They should also demonstrate a clear need for their program based on demand or the population served. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual opening/ closing deadline: September 1st to October 15th, with nonprofits being informed of their application status by the following spring.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, focusing on education, community enrichment, and sustainability initiatives to improve the quality of life in the region.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties, Virginia, to enhance their digital capabilities and online presence.

This initiative provides $10,000 to a nonprofit organization that engages youth in its programs or services within the Northern Piedmont region, empowering students to participate in the philanthropic decision-making process.

The Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative aims to strengthen regional economies by investing in energy resilience through research and planning grants, and implementation grants. The initiative focuses on establishing a regional energy hub for natural gas and natural gas liquids, including hydrogen production. Eligible applicants include local development districts, Indian Tribes, states, counties, cities, and higher education institutions, among others. The total funding available is $5 million, with a grant proposal due by July 24, 2024.

This program provides up to $5,000 in digital support to small businesses in Washington County, Virginia, to enhance their online presence and operational capabilities.

SisterFund, a women-led giving circle in Richmond, focuses on empowering Black women and girls in the community through grants awarded annually to nonprofits. These grants target improvements in education, workforce, leadership development, and health for African American women and girls. Members contribute $1,100 each year, and grants are awarded based on member votes. The mission is to transform local nonprofits supporting Black women and girls through significant financial investments, fostering long-term positive change. Grant awards will be announced and celebrated at an event on December 12, 2024.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, educational institutions, and local governments for projects that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, promoting public engagement and historical reflection.

This program provides funding to Destination Marketing Organizations in Virginia to develop outdoor recreation projects that enhance local tourism and community engagement.