179 Virginia Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, high schools, and IHEs to improve K-14 science education to prepare students for the agricultural workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppo...

Grants to USA small businesses for collaborative research on emerging technologies that can strengthen the nation's competitiveness. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Some applicants must work collaboratively with an eligib...

Grants to USA small businesses to develop scientific instrumentation. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop next-gen equipment and technologies with the ability to strengthen and advance scientifi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia tourism-related businesses for marketing programs that attract visitors to the state. Applicants must procure a letter of support before applying. Funding is intended to support new marketing initiatives, such as creating and mar...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applica...

Grants to Virginia local government agencies and development authorities to renovate dilapidated buildings. Funding is intended for shovel-ready projects that will create jobs and promote additional investment in distressed areas that have been targeted for econom...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit civic leagues and neighborhood associations for community improvement activities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist neighborhoods in creating and implementing com...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote business development and strengthen capacity. Applicants must complete a certification course before applying. Funding is intended to assist new and recently e...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia businesses and property owners to renovate and upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff before beginning an application. Funding is intended to assist with the red...

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions for business development and expansion activities. Eligible uses of funds include purchasing furniture and fixtures, hiring accounts and other necessary consultants, and ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to promote the humanities. Funding is intended to support the planning, development, and implementation of public humanities projects that engage diverse and broad audiences, fost...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a competition to develop research projects related to the global economy and artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects that generate recommendations on how to positively i...

Opportunity for Virginia companies to participate in a student-led business development program. Participating businesses will be paired with a team of five trained student consultants. The program begins with a kickoff meeting to discuss goals and set the project...

Grants to USA government agencies for projects to enhance access to affordable housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify barriers to affordable housing and provide assistance to ...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in eligible locations to promote educational advancement and workforce development. Funding is intended for projects that will increase the education and skill levels of the...

Grants to USA tribal governments and tribal organizations to implement plans to foster tourism. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the program is to significantly benefit the community by supporting i...

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia commercial property owners and tenants for capital improvements to storefronts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote business development and improve the appearance of commercial areas. ...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Virginia property owners and tenants for exterior structural repairs and renovations to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is also intended for landscaping and sidewalk improvement costs. Grants...

Grants to USA farmers to encourage the development of specialty crops. Funding is intended for expanding specialty crops, with payments based on reported 2025 planted acres. This assistance helps address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflati...

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations serving the community in a variety of focus areas, including civic-minded projects, education, housing, medical, and...

Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

Opportunity for Virginia companies and entrepreneurs in eligible locations to compete for funding and participate in a business development program. The opportunity includes a requirement to participate in a boot camp to help participants assess their entrepreneur...

Grants to USA and territories agencies to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to promote resilience to earthquakes. Eligible uses of fun...

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations and state agencies to offset the cost of overseas agricultural marketing expenses. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations ...

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations to facilitate the export of US agricultural products. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...

Opportunity for Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia individuals to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to assist career-oriented individuals who have previously been incarcerated. Through classroom training and work ex...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...

Grants to USA state and territory government workforce agencies to support training programs for workers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support companies in expanding or creating ...

Grants to USA states and territories to increase exports of small businesses. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to build the capacity of current and future small business exporters to compete in the global marketpl...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, schools, and local governments for forestry initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for long-term and sustained urban and community fores...

Grants and technical assistance to USA city and county governments for financial empowerment initiatives. Funding supports the development of strategic plans, community engagement, and policies that improve financial stability, expand wealth-building opportunities...

Grants to USA Indian Tribes and Alaska Native groups, communities, and villages to improve transportation services in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested for capital, oper...

Grants to Virginia government agencies and tribal governments to support the development of outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Funding is intended to support development, acquisition, and combination projects for a wide range of public outdoor recreation act...

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

Grants of up to $60,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for general operating support and community-based programming. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of human services and basic needs, workforce development, environmental protection,...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...