Grants in Virginia

National Park Service

Goal: Encourage outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural tourism that expands access to and awareness of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and fosters economic development of communities.ObjectivesNPS Chesapeake Gateways is offering this competitive grant opportunity to strengthen a…

Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Council: October 15 - November 15

Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties

Applications will be accepted starting October 15, 2026, and are due by November 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Amount: Approximately $2,000,000 total, with about $500,000 for each of four categories; minimum award $20,000. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Loudoun County human service needs (crisis…

NOVA Parks

NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants - Awards will be accepted and announced on a rolling basis. Eligibility: Title-I schools in Northern Virginia, to help cover costs for field trips to NOVA Parks parklands, including the Roving Naturalist Program.

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia

Applications Open: Year-Round Amount: The historical average for a competitive grant through this process is in the $14,000 - $25,000 range. Eligibility: Organizations located in, and serving the cities of Martinsville, Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry…

United Way of Greater Charlottesville

Applications are short, paired with a brief video, and accepted on a rolling basis—no deadline to wait for. Eligibility: Providers and partner organizations. Partner organizations can apply with systems-level work that directly grows regional capacity. Projects include opening a new classroom or…

South James River Community Foundation

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and recipients will be selected based on funding availability. Eligibility: Individuals, nonprofits, and community groups seeking to make a positive impact in the South James River Community; projects needing immediate funding for supplies…

USDA Rural Development

Grants and low-interest loans for essential community facilities in rural areas including healthcare, education, public safety, and community support services.