Best Green Infrastructure Grants in Virginia

Early-stage social impact nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Virginia and other priority regions can seek up to US $300,000 over three years to scale solutions for underserved communities. Focused on bold, scalable approaches to major social and environmental challenges, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites organizations whose work may include green infrastructure and related sustainability efforts.

Virginia 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can receive support for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides funding nationally, so Virginia groups with green infrastructure projects that also advance community health or education may be eligible.

Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on charitable, educational, scientific, medical, or related green infrastructure initiatives can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, with projects that significantly benefit their target populations.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking grants or event sponsorships for community services can apply for funding from Insperity; support is limited to select U.S. counties. Insperity provides Virginia green infrastructure and related community-focused groups with philanthropic grants or fundraising event sponsorships when they serve communities where Insperity employees live and work or are Insperity clients.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation and community services, including green infrastructure efforts in Virginia, can apply for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation funds charitable initiatives that respect people, the environment, and all life, helping organizations drive positive, future-focused change in their communities.

Virginia nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment projects that strengthen local well-being. Georgia-Pacific Foundation prioritizes initiatives that enhance long-term sustainability, so organizations incorporating green infrastructure or nature-based solutions into community development may be especially competitive.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Virginia located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The Tjx Foundation supports these community services, and Virginia groups with green infrastructure components in their youth or family programs may be eligible.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries working on environmental or human services programs, including green infrastructure efforts in Virginia, can seek unrestricted program or operating support from the Lawrence Foundation. This private family foundation awards US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants to U.S.-headquartered groups operating in the U.S. or internationally.

Public and charter schools launching new PLTW computer science programs, including those in eligible Virginia counties, can apply for US $20,000 in funding from Project Lead The Way to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and teacher training. Schools must serve at least 40% free/reduced-price lunch students and add one new PLTW computer science course each grant year.

Public and charter schools expanding PLTW computer science programs in eligible Virginia counties can receive US $10,000 to add courses, increase class sections, or train additional PLTW teachers. Project Lead The Way funding may help schools serving 40%+ free/reduced lunch students strengthen STEM offerings that complement broader green infrastructure and sustainability education efforts.

Virginia public and charter schools serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students can access funding through Project Lead The Way to launch new PLTW Engineering programs. Grants provide US $40,000 over two years for participation fees, required technology, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs, starting in the 2027–2028 school year.

Public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Engineering programs in select U.S. counties can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation grants, with awards of US $30,000 for program startup costs. Funding covers PLTW participation fees, required equipment, devices, and teacher core training, and may benefit schools integrating green infrastructure concepts into STEM curricula.

Public and charter middle schools expanding PLTW Gateway engineering programs in select Virginia counties and other eligible U.S. communities can apply for Project Lead The Way’s grants, with awards of US $10,000 for program expansion. Funding can cover PLTW fees, required technology, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Project Lead The Way provides Virginia K–12 schools with US $10,000 grants to expand existing PLTW Engineering programs, including new courses, added class periods, and teacher training. Public and public charter schools in eligible U.S. counties may use funds for PLTW fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training costs, which can support STEM aspects of green infrastructure education.

Public and charter middle schools serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students in select Virginia counties and other eligible U.S. regions can apply for Project Lead The Way’s PLTW Gateway grants, awarding US $20,000 for new STEM programs. Funding covers PLTW fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training over two years.

Project Lead The Way provides Virginia K–12 public and charter schools with US $20,000 to launch or expand PLTW Gateway or Engineering programs. Funding covers PLTW participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training costs. Eligible schools must be in designated U.S. counties and commit to offering multiple PLTW Gateway units over two years.

Public and charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway STEM programs in select Virginia counties can use this grant for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training, including travel and lodging. Grants from Project Lead The Way offer US $10,000 to help eligible schools serving at least 40% free/reduced‑price lunch students grow hands-on STEM learning.

Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway or Engineering programs can receive US $10,000 to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Focused on K–12 STEM enrichment, Project Lead The Way prioritizes U.S. schools in specified Lam Research communities serving students with high economic need.

Virginia schools serving grades K-5 that want to start new PLTW Launch STEM programs can access funding through Project Lead The Way to cover participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and core training, with awards up to US $20,000. Eligible public and charter schools must be in specified Virginia localities and serve at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students.

Virginia K–8 public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Launch STEM programs can access funding through Project Lead The Way to cover participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training, with awards of US $15,000. Eligible schools must be in specified Lam Research communities across the U.S. and complete two years of grant reporting.

Public and charter schools expanding PLTW Launch STEM programs in select Virginia counties can use this grant for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training, with awards of US $5,000. Project Lead The Way and Burns & McDonnell back program growth beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year.

Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Launch STEM programs can use this US $5,000 grant for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. With a mission to empower students to thrive, Project Lead The Way provides support to schools in designated U.S. counties, prioritizing those serving students with economic need.

Nonprofit organizations in Virginia seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health facilities, or environmental and wildlife activities can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 in grants. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S.-based IRS-qualified nonprofits, including those whose green infrastructure or conservation work would benefit significantly from relatively modest awards.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants, supporting hunger relief, housing and shelters, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. Virginia organizations may be eligible if they serve local clients and, ideally, engage Ameriprise employees or advisors as active volunteers.

Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations can seek one-year project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, and community programs. Dr Scholl Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000, which may support green infrastructure or related environmental initiatives where eligible.

Local governments, nonprofits, and community partners in eligible Chesapeake Bay watershed areas of Virginia can seek Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns funding to plan or build green infrastructure and urban greening projects. Grants up to US $175,000 support conceptual planning, engineered designs, construction, community greening, white papers, and technical planning that reduce stormwater runoff and improve local waters.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs for youth, families, food access, or environmental stewardship can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 to expand community impact through the True Inspiration Awards. Chick Fil A Foundation provides support across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and beyond; Virginia projects with green infrastructure or community gardening components may be competitive.