158 Virginia Community Economic Development Grants

158 Community and Economic Development Grants for Virginia

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Enhance the Wood Product ...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 164183
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Grants to USA Agricultural Businesses to Develop and Market Value-Added Agricultural Products

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goals of this program are to generate new pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172471
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Forest Health and...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to improve forest health and local economies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 200052

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/26/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites....

GrantWatch ID#: 185907

Opportunity for Virginia Individuals in Eligible Regions to Participate in a Professional Deve...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for Virginia individuals in eligible regions to participate in a professional development program. The current career focus for the program is artificial intelligence. The purpose of the program is to help job-seekers develop skills to find in-demand r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204998

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that advance long-term, measurable impact in the areas of financial wellness and housing stability. Eligible proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 147603

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States and Locations for Programs Benefiting Local Com...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents in areas served by the funding source. Eligible organizations are located in specified c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175956

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants to Virginia Agencies for Capital Projects that Promote Local Agriculture

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia government agencies for community-based infrastructure development activities that promote local food production and support sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended for projects at new and established commercial kitchens, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 200774

Grants to Virginia For-Profits and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 04/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 212550

Grants to Virginia Business and Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Buildings in Eligible L...

Deadline: 04/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 212551

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advoca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Projects to Enhance Trails for Recreat...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, tribes, and agencies for capital projects that enhance recreational trails and trail-related facilities for motorized and non-motorized recreational uses. Funding is intended for trail maintenance, amenit...

GrantWatch ID#: 128125

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Municipalities for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of $25,000 and equipment vouchers to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195030

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that improve the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of community development, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 195268

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions in multiple states for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecol...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 05/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline: 05/15/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255

Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080
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Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Utilities to Repair or Replace Inadequate Natural Gas Infr...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214834

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Develop Sustainable Uses for Wood Products

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to develop sustainable uses for specific wood products. Funding is intended to find new uses for wood industry byproducts that are no longer being efficiently utilized. Projects should also focus on market development...

GrantWatch ID#: 228227

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programming Related to Culture, Education, Heal...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible regions for programs that address the cultural, educational, environmental, economic, and health needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support programs that improve the quality of lif...

GrantWatch ID#: 180778

Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in El...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Funding is for programs that address the following focus areas: financial wellness, workforce education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158117

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 05/31/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Mid-Atlantic States to Protect Resources

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies in mid-Atlantic states for programs that address the protection of cultural and natural resources in the region. Funding is intended for projects and activities that increase public awarenes...

GrantWatch ID#: 214439

Grants to USA Cities to Implement Programs with a Strong Resident Engagement Aspect

Deadline: 06/01/26 Conference Date: 04/20/26

Grants to USA cities to implement programs with a strong resident engagement aspect. Funding is intended to manage neighborhood projects and improvements that address local needs and that are initiated by local residents. Grantees will also receive training and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228444

Opportunity for USA and Canada Health-Related Startup Companies to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198973
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Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of recreation, historical and cultural preservation, and youth. Eligible organizations serve co...

GrantWatch ID#: 174929

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Small Business Development Projects

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and economic development groups for small business development projects. Applicants must identify vacant properties that can be revitalized through entrepreneurial and business activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228257

Grants to USA and Canada Home Service Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

GrantWatch ID#: 208880

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Local Government Entities, and School Districts to Benefit Resi...

Deadline: 06/25/26 LOI Date: 05/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, local government entities, and school districts for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include health, huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 169301

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States and Markets for Programs to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219645

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, health, human services, environment, and community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 171635

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families in local communities. The Fou...

GrantWatch ID#: 227807

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Nonprofits for Operations and Community Benef...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and general operating support within the focus areas of community services, health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177905