Explore 9,393+ Active Charlottesville city Grants for Nonprofits in Virginia

Bay Restoration Funding from Commonwealth of Virginia

Commonwealth of Virginia: Division of Legislative Services

State/Local Government

Accomack County, Virginia, Albemarle County, Virginia +91 more

Up to US $15,000

State agencies, local governments, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Charlottesville City, Virginia can access funding through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund for environmental education and on-the-ground restoration projects. Grants up to US $15,000 support Bay-focused education, water quality protection, habitat and fisheries restoration, and related conservation activities in eligible Virginia localities.

Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management Fisheries +2 more

Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

Private

Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +164 more

US $150,000 - US $1,000,000

The Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants, offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in collaboration with the EPA, aim to enhance water quality and restore vital habitats in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Funding is available through two programs: SWG Implementation grants for direct on-the-ground actions, and SWG Planning and Technical Assistance grants to support community-based efforts. Projects must align with specific program priorities to qualify for funding.

Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

History Research Funding for Scholars from Mellon Foundation

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Private

Accomack County, Virginia, Albemarle County, Virginia +119 more

Unspecified amount

Academic researchers and doctoral candidates studying Virginia or American history can receive short-term funding for one- to two-week research visits in Charlottesville City, Virginia and across the state. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation fellowships support work using the library’s collections in areas like political, Black, gender, LGBTQ+, religious, business, and social history.

Political Science Governance & Democracy Religious / Theological Education +9 more

Perry-White Scholarship

The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond

Private

Albemarle County, Virginia, Charlottesville City, Virginia +6 more

US $1,000

The Perry-White Scholarship, funded by The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, supports high school seniors from the Tri-Cities and select Chesterfield schools who demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement. Eligible students must plan to attend one of six Virginia colleges, including the College of William & Mary and VCU's pharmacy program. This scholarship aims to empower promising youth, enhancing their educational opportunities and fostering community growth.

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

Catholic Capacity Building Funding from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension

Association/Society

Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more

Unspecified amount

Catholic dioceses seeking to strengthen fundraising, financial management, and operational efficiency in Charlottesville City, Virginia can apply for Building Capacity Grants supporting strategic initiatives and professional development. Focused on Catholicism, Catholic Extension invites approved Extension Dioceses to request support for assessments, technology, audits, and training that improve long-term sustainability and institutional strength.

Catholicism

Stable Housing and Empowering Communities

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Private

Abbeville County, South Carolina, Ada County, Idaho +198 more

Unspecified amount

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on supporting organizations that empower communities through basic needs, income creation, and stable housing. By investing in health and job opportunities, they aim to enhance economic mobility for low- and moderate-income families. Their partnerships target vulnerable populations, ensuring equitable access to resources that foster community vitality and resilience. This initiative emphasizes the importance of stable housing as a foundation for personal and communal growth.

Real Estate & Housing Equitable & Affordable Housing Community Development & Revitalization

Pastoral Ministry Grants for Dioceses from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension

Association/Society

Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more

Unspecified amount

Catholic dioceses with 501(c)(3) status, including those serving Charlottesville City, Virginia, can seek funding to establish, expand, or enhance pastoral and social outreach ministries. With a mission to strengthen Catholic communities, Catholic Extension provides support for catechetical resources, family ministries, evangelization media, liturgical life, social outreach, and limited post-disaster assistance.

Catholicism Family Services Homelessness Services +3 more

Virginia Emergency Management Support for Security

Virginia Department of Emergency Management

State/Local Government

Accomack County, Virginia, Albemarle County, Virginia +103 more

Up to US $200,000

Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attack can seek up to US $200,000 for security planning, equipment, training, and related activities through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program – State. Grants from Virginia Department of Emergency Management help Charlottesville City, Virginia nonprofits enhance physical security, cybersecurity, and overall disaster preparedness.

Domestic / Homeland Security Disaster Preparedness Cybersecurity +1 more

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic School Leaders

Catholic Extension

Association/Society

Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more

Unspecified amount

Charlottesville City, Virginia Catholic school educators and diocesan leaders can access funding through Catholic Extension to pursue graduate-level training in Catholic school administration. The program covers most tuition plus travel for a one-year online certificate focused on mission effectiveness, operational management, and instructional leadership, with participants committing to two years of service in their diocesan schools.

Education - K through 12 Catholicism Religious / Theological Education

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses

Catholic Extension

Association/Society

Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more

Unspecified amount

Mission Catholic dioceses in Charlottesville City, Virginia can apply for Catholic Extension’s Francis Grants to fund major diocesan events and bishop education. These grants support occasions like a new bishop’s ordination, special diocesan anniversaries, papal visits, or a bishop’s continued personal education in pre-approved poor mission dioceses.

Catholicism

Basic Needs and Income Creation

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Private

Abbeville County, South Carolina, Ada County, Idaho +198 more

Unspecified amount

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on improving economic mobility and social progress through partnerships with nonprofits. It prioritizes basic needs, income creation, stable housing, and community empowerment. By supporting vulnerable populations, the foundation aims to enable individuals to achieve their goals and contribute positively to their communities. The foundation emphasizes sustainable progress, ensuring that all community members have access to essential resources and opportunities for growth.

Basic Human Needs Economic Services & Development Employment Services +2 more

Eco-Living Fund Grant

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Private

Albemarle County, Virginia, Buckingham County, Virginia +6 more

Up to US $7,000

The Eco-Living Fund Grant, managed by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, seeks to promote sustainable living through projects that encourage zero-footprint and net-positive practices. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations and government agencies within the foundation's service area. Grants support initiatives that demonstrate measurable outcomes in resource conservation and community engagement. The fund aims for projects that not only enhance environmental sustainability but can also serve as models for broader change, potentially saving costs for participants.

Sustainability Energy Efficiency & Conservation Water Resource Management +1 more

Community Foundation Law Scholarships for Charlottesville

The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc

Private

Charlottesville City, Virginia

Unspecified amount

Law students pursuing a degree at the University of Virginia School of Law who have Virginia ties can receive tuition assistance through the Nuckols Family UVA Law Scholarship in Honor of Gary M. Nuckols. Administered by the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region, it supports eligible students connected to Fredericksburg-area schools or Virginia residency.

Education - Higher Education Academic Scholarship Programs Law

Bama Works Fund Grant

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Private

Albemarle County, Virginia, Buckingham County, Virginia +6 more

Up to US $10,000

The Bama Works Fund Grant, provided by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, supports local initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Charlottesville and surrounding counties. This grant is open to 501(c)(3) organizations and public schools, fostering collaboration and community engagement. The Foundation prioritizes projects that address pressing community needs while ensuring resources are equitably distributed. For more details on eligibility and application processes, visit the Bama Works Fund Policies.

All fields of work

Dennis Foundation Grant

Dennis Foundation

Private

Albemarle County, Virginia, Amelia County, Virginia +27 more

US $2,000 - US $75,000

The Dennis Foundation Grant, established in 1966 by Benjamin Dennis, Jr., supports a variety of charitable causes in central Virginia, particularly in Richmond. The foundation focuses on education, health, and human services, providing grants ranging from $2,000 to $7,500. With an average annual giving of $70,000 and about 10 grants awarded each year, it aims to enhance community welfare without geographical limitations, promoting a lasting legacy of philanthropy.

Education Human & Social Services Health & Medicine +5 more

Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust Grant

Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust

Private

Albemarle County, Virginia, Charlottesville City, Virginia

US $3,000 - US $10,000

The Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust, founded in 1966, supports a variety of charitable organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia. The trust focuses on assistance for the visually impaired and providing medical care to those in financial need. It prioritizes 501(c)(3) organizations that align with its mission, particularly those catering to local residents and vulnerable populations. The trust aims to ensure humanitarian relief and promote health and well-being in the community.

Vision Impairment Care & Services Hospital Care Health Care Access & Delivery

Manning Family Foundation Support for Charlottesville Nonprofits

Manning Family Foundation

Private

Charlottesville City, Virginia

Unspecified amount

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Charlottesville City, Virginia working on health, education, youth services, or financial literacy can seek funding to strengthen community well-being. Manning Family Foundation supports programs serving at-risk youth, disadvantaged residents, and those providing free physical and mental health services to people who could not otherwise afford care.

Youth Services Poverty Alleviation & Services Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases +7 more

Green Infrastructure Grants for Nonprofits via Chesapeake Bay Trust

Chesapeake Bay Trust

Private

Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +207 more

Up to US $175,000

Nonprofits and local entities planning green infrastructure, green streets, or urban greening projects in Charlottesville City, Virginia can seek funding up to US $175,000 through the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s G3 program. Focused on stormwater reduction, urban tree canopy, and community livability, it supports planning, design, construction, community greening, and related white papers.

Freshwater Conservation Green Infrastructure Greening & Beautification

Enrichment Alliance of Virginia – Positive Behavioral Support

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Private

Albemarle County, Virginia, Buckingham County, Virginia +6 more

Up to US $2,500

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

We are committed to centering the experiences of those who are most impacted by the issues our region faces, and to widening access to our resources (both monetary and non-monetary) to ensure they are distributed equitably.

Our Mission

As a community-centered, equity forward institution, our mission is to improve the quality of life for those negatively impacted by inequitable systems across our region, so that we can be a region in which everyone can belong, participate, contribute, and thrive.

Enrichment Alliance of Virginia – Positive Behavioral Support

The Enrichment Alliance of Virginia, a committee-advised fund, is accepting proposals for funding up to $2,500 for trainings and other services to strengthen out-of-school time programs’ abilities to support positive behavior and safely de-escalate disruptive behaviors.

The purpose of this grant is to improve the programs’ capacity to include children with behavioral challenges while making sure that ALL children have positive camp or after-school experiences.

After School / Summer Educational Programs Summer Camps Youth Services

Jeannett Slesnick Community Spirit Scholarship

Coral Gables Community Foundation

Private

Alachua County, Florida, Charlottesville City, Virginia +3 more

US $500 - US $2,500

The Jeannett Slesnick Community Spirit Scholarship offers up to four years of college tuition assistance for graduating seniors from Coral Gables High School, Miami Senior High School, or ISPA. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in communications, journalism, leadership, or historic preservation, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Established in 2022 by Jeannett and Don Slesnick, this scholarship honors Jeannett's commitment to community service and education, supporting local high school graduates in their academic pursuits.

Civic Engagement & Education Academic Scholarship Programs College Success / Persistence +2 more

Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Implementation Grants

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

Private

Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +157 more

US $75,000 - US $500,000

The Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Program, managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invites proposals for grants ranging from $75,000 to $500,000. These funds aim to support on-the-ground conservation projects that enhance vital fish and wildlife habitats within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Up to $8.5 million in funding is available, contingent on resources.

Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration Environmental Conservation Land / Habitat Conservation +5 more

Dammann Fund Grant

The Dammann Fund, Inc.

Private

Bronx County, New York, Charlottesville City, Virginia +6 more

US $2,500 - US $10,000

The Dammann Fund, Inc. supports charitable organizations in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, and Charlottesville, VA. Established in 1946, it focuses on mental health programs promoting independent living for the mentally ill and initiatives that enhance parenting skills among young parents. Eligible organizations must not be private foundations and can receive funding for a single program for up to three years, with annual reapplication required.

Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Teen Parenthood Life Skills Training & Rehabilitation

Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Planning and Technical Assistance Grants

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

Private

Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +157 more

Up to US $75,000

The Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Program, led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), invites proposals for Planning and Technical Assistance Grants up to $75,000. This initiative focuses on enhancing conservation and stewardship efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, supporting local partners in effective project implementation. With an estimated $8.5 million available, applicants are encouraged to engage with NFWF staff for proposal guidance and feedback to strengthen their submissions.

Environmental Conservation Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration Wildlife Management +5 more

Twice is Nice Fund Grant

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Private

Albemarle County, Virginia, Charlottesville City, Virginia +4 more

Up to US $15,000

The Twice is Nice Fund Grant, offered by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, aims to empower local nonprofits to support seniors in need. This grant encourages innovative proposals that address social determinants of aging, providing up to $25,000 for creative solutions. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Charlottesville area and demonstrate leadership, capacity, and community benefit in their proposals. Partnerships among organizations are encouraged to enhance effectiveness.

Senior Services

Catholic Extension Grants for Charlottesville Catholic Facilities

Catholic Extension

Association/Society

Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more

Up to US $100,000

Catholic dioceses and ministries in Charlottesville City, Virginia with Extension Diocese status can seek funding to construct, expand, or renovate Catholic churches and related facilities. Catholic Extension provides up to US $100,000 for major building projects and up to 100% of minor repairs, equipment, and furnishing needs for the most under-resourced communities.

Catholicism

Community Endowment Fund- Solidarity Program- Renewal Grants

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Private

Albemarle County, Virginia, Buckingham County, Virginia +6 more

Up to US $25,000

The Community Endowment Fund's Solidarity Program offers Renewal Grants of up to $25,000 to support movement groups focused on racial equity in the Charlottesville area. These grants aim to foster wellness and reparative support for leaders and activists, enabling them to drive systemic change and build resilient community infrastructures. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and those fiscally sponsored, with a focus on initiatives led by Black and ALAANA individuals. Pre-consultation meetings are encouraged before application.

Minority Services Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights

Catholic Extension Grants for Charlottesville Catholicism

Catholic Extension

Association/Society

Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more

Unspecified amount

Catholic dioceses and ministries needing salary support or basic operations funding in Charlottesville City, Virginia can apply for Building Foundation Grants to sustain or expand a Catholic presence. With a mission to strengthen under-resourced dioceses, Catholic Extension provides designated Extension Dioceses with subsidies for pastoral leaders, administrators, and essential parish operating costs.

Catholicism

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Fairfax County	$2,293,731,782
Arlington County	$2,240,636,439
Alexandria City	$719,704,106
Richmond City	$452,557,663
Loudoun County	$376,230,846

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Bay Restoration Funding from Commonwealth of Virginia

Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants

History Research Funding for Scholars from Mellon Foundation

Perry-White Scholarship

Catholic Capacity Building Funding from Catholic Extension

Stable Housing and Empowering Communities

Pastoral Ministry Grants for Dioceses from Catholic Extension

Virginia Emergency Management Support for Security

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic School Leaders

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses

Basic Needs and Income Creation

Eco-Living Fund Grant

Community Foundation Law Scholarships for Charlottesville

Bama Works Fund Grant

Dennis Foundation Grant

Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust Grant

Manning Family Foundation Support for Charlottesville Nonprofits

Green Infrastructure Grants for Nonprofits via Chesapeake Bay Trust

Enrichment Alliance of Virginia – Positive Behavioral Support

Jeannett Slesnick Community Spirit Scholarship

Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Implementation Grants

Dammann Fund Grant

Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Planning and Technical Assistance Grants

Twice is Nice Fund Grant

Catholic Extension Grants for Charlottesville Catholic Facilities

Community Endowment Fund- Solidarity Program- Renewal Grants

Catholic Extension Grants for Charlottesville Catholicism

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2022 66,520

2023 66,322

2024 69,694

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2022 $6,521,474,631

2023 $7,159,569,220 9.78%

2024 $7,860,695,969 9.79%

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2023 $7,159,569,220
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