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Virginia Community Development Grants

Explore 231 grant opportunities

LINK Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The LINK Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region that focus on improving financial literacy, developing future leaders, and enhancing personal and professional development for individuals and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
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
Start Small Campbell Grants
$5,000
Campbell County Department of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to new businesses in Campbell County, Virginia, helping them grow and succeed through entrepreneurial training and mentorship.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant
$20,000
Allan and Margot Blank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

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

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
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
SpartanNash Foundation Grant
$20,000
SpartanNash Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Michigan, Minnesota, and Virginia that focus on addressing hunger, supporting military heroes, and promoting community engagement and career training.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Leadership Partners Grant Program
$25,000
Community Leadership Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Hampton Roads region that offer non-clinical mental health services, focusing on early intervention, peer support, and community strengthening initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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 program provides funding to Virginia local governments to promote and strengthen agriculture and forestry industries through strategic planning and innovative initiatives.

Agriculture
County governments
Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust Fund
$75,000
Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia, focusing on assisting the visually impaired and delivering medical care to low-income individuals.

Health
Nonprofits