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Covington City Economic Development Funding via Appalachian Regional Commission

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $10,000,000
Nonprofits and public entities planning or implementing multi-state economic, workforce, community development, or tourism projects that include Covington City, Virginia can seek ARISE support; awards up to US $10,000,000 fund large-scale regional initiatives. Appalachian Regional Commission backs collaborative efforts that strengthen business, industry, and long-term economic growth across Appalachia.
Community Development & Revitalization Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +1 more

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic mission dioceses in Covington City, Virginia can request Francis Grants to fund major diocesan events and leadership development, such as bishop ordinations, anniversaries, papal visits, or a bishop’s continuing education. Funding from Catholic Extension goes directly to pre-approved poor dioceses rather than individual parishes or other Catholic organizations.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Leadership

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Covington City, Virginia Catholic school educators and diocesan leaders can access funding through Catholic Extension to develop promising school administrators. This one-year virtual certificate in Catholic school administration covers most tuition plus travel for an on-campus course, builds leadership capacity in mission, operations, and instruction, and requires a two-year service commitment to a local Catholic school.
Education - K through 12 Catholicism Religious / Theological Education

Pastoral Ministry Funding for Dioceses from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in Covington City, Virginia that are designated Extension Dioceses can seek grants to establish, expand, or enhance pastoral and social outreach ministries. With a mission to strengthen Catholic communities, Catholic Extension provides support for catechetical resources, marriage and family ministries, evangelization media, liturgical life, social outreach, and limited post-disaster assistance.
Catholicism Family Services Homelessness Services +3 more

Catholic Capacity Building Funding from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses serving Covington City, Virginia can seek funding for initiatives that strengthen fundraising, financial management, and operational efficiency. Focused on building long-term capacity, Catholic Extension supports efforts like development staffing, fundraising technology, strategic planning, audits, and fiscal management training in its approved Extension Dioceses.
Catholicism

Catholic Youth Ministry Funding from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses and parishes serving children, teens, young adults, and families through faith formation programs in Covington City, Virginia may be eligible for operational, salary, or seed funding. Catholic Extension supports campus ministry, youth ministry, religious education, and young adult programs in under-resourced Extension Dioceses across the U.S.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Support for Church Leadership

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in Covington City, Virginia can seek funding to recruit, educate, and provide ongoing formation for seminarians, deacons, and lay or religious leaders. Catholic Extension provides support only to approved mission dioceses, covering seminary subsidies, leadership education, professional development, and skills training that strengthen parish and diocesan ministry capacity.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Grants for Covington City 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 Covington City, Virginia’s under-resourced areas may be eligible for Building Foundation Grants. With a mission to sustain Catholic presence, Catholic Extension provides designated Extension Dioceses with subsidies for pastoral leaders, core administration, and essential operating costs in financially vulnerable communities.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Grants for Covington City Churches

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic dioceses and parishes in Covington City, Virginia with Extension Diocese status can receive funding for constructing, expanding, or renovating Catholic churches and related ministry facilities. Catholic Extension provides up to US $100,000, including smaller repair and equipment projects, for under-resourced communities actively raising funds for projects about to begin.
Catholicism

Animal Welfare Funding from Alexander McCausland Trust

The Alexander McCausland Charitable Trust
Private
Alleghany County, Virginia, Bedford County, Virginia +14 more
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Animal welfare 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting humane treatment, care, and protection of animals in and around Covington City, Virginia can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $50,000. With a mission to promote humane animal care near Roanoke, the Alexander McCausland Charitable Trust funds work preventing cruelty and ensuring animals’ health, feeding, and shelter.
Animal Welfare - General

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Habitat Grants in Covington City

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +157 more
Up to US $200,000
Environmental and conservation organizations in Covington City, Virginia can seek funding to restore, conserve, and connect fish and wildlife habitat through the Chesapeake WILD Collaborative Conservation track. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation offers up to US $200,000 for partnership-driven, landscape-scale projects that improve habitat connectivity and water quality for at-risk and federally listed species.
Environmental Conservation Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration Ichthyology (Fish) +2 more

Central Appalachia Living Traditions: Folk & Traditional Arts Experiences Grants

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adams County, Ohio, Alleghany County, Virginia +64 more
US $1,000 - US $7,000
The Central Appalachia Living Traditions grants from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation support community projects in designated Appalachian counties. With funding ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, these grants aim to enhance public understanding and appreciation of folk and traditional arts. Ideal projects include workshops, public art, performances, and educational initiatives that foster multi-generational participation, particularly in under-resourced communities. Applications should focus on new or expanded programming that diversifies cultural activities.
Folk Art / Traditional Art Arts / Culture Access & Participation

CALT Emerging Traditional Artists Program

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adams County, Ohio, Alleghany County, Virginia +118 more
US $5,000
The CALT Emerging Traditional Artists Program, funded by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, supports early-career Appalachian traditional artists with $5,000 grants and personalized professional development. Artists engage in learning opportunities, including workshops and mentorship, to enhance their skills. Eligible applicants must be traditional artists from designated Appalachian counties in Ohio, Virginia, or West Virginia, at least 18 years old, and in good standing with Mid Atlantic Arts. This initiative fosters cultural preservation and artistic growth in the region.
Folk Art / Traditional Art

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
Nonprofit and public entities planning green streets, community greening, or urban tree canopy projects in Covington City, Virginia and other Chesapeake Bay watershed communities can apply for Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns grants. Funding up to US $175,000 supports conceptual planning, engineered design, construction, community greening, and related white papers to reduce stormwater and improve local waters.
Freshwater Conservation Green Infrastructure Greening & Beautification

Virginia Department of 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) nonprofits at high risk of terrorist or extremist attack can seek funding for physical security upgrades and related preparedness activities in Covington City and statewide. Grants from Virginia Department of Emergency Management provide up to US $200,000 for target hardening, planning, equipment, cybersecurity, training, and exercises through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program-State (NSGP-S).
Domestic / Homeland Security Disaster Preparedness Cybersecurity +1 more

Covington Historic Preservation Funding via Virginia Department

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources
State/Local Government
Alleghany County, Virginia, Bath County, Virginia +31 more
Approximately US $225,000
Grants from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources help Covington City, Virginia nonprofits and public entities rehabilitate historic buildings and sites in Appalachian Southwest Virginia. Organizations stewarding historic places for public benefit can apply for approximately US $225,000 subgrants under the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program, subject to National Park Service preservation agreement requirements.
Historic Preservation

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 and American history can receive short-term research funding to work in Covington City, Virginia and beyond. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation fellowships support one- to two-week visits focused on topics like political, social, Black, gender, and LGBTQ+ studies using the host institution’s collections.
Political Science Governance & Democracy Religious / Theological Education +9 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

Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +164 more
Up to US $2,000,000

What We Do

Since our creation by Congress in 1984, NFWF has grown to become the nation’s largest private conservation foundation. We work with both the public and private sectors to protect and restore our nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats for current and future generations.

NFWF supports conservation efforts across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Since our founding, we've funded over 23,300 rigorously evaluated projects, awarded to both large environmental organizations and small local initiatives. We do not fund advocacy or litigation, and do not conduct membership campaigns. Instead, we focus on achieving results and building a better future for our world.

Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partnership, is soliciting pre-proposals through the Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction (INSR) Grants program to improve water quality and reduce nutrient and sediment pollution to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. Major funding for the INSR Grants program is provided by EPA, with other important contributions from Altria Group, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the U.S. Forest Service. 

Water Resource Management Freshwater Conservation Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

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 Covington City, Virginia can access funding through the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grant for environmental education, conservation, and habitat restoration projects. Administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Legislative Services, awards up to US $15,000 support nutrient reduction, water quality protection, fisheries, wetlands, and public engagement efforts.
Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management Fisheries +2 more

Virginia Housing Support for Covington Economic Development

Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
State/Local Government
Alleghany County, Virginia, Bath County, Virginia +31 more
US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
Nonprofits and public entities working on economic and community development in Covington City, Virginia can seek US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 for infrastructure, workforce training, business development, and related projects. Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development supports Appalachian Regional Commission initiatives that build jobs, improve quality of life, and create sustainable, asset-based local economies.
Renewable/Sustainable Energy Entrepreneurship Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +5 more

Reproductive Health & Justice Grant Program

Educational Foundation of America
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +372 more
Unspecified amount
The Educational Foundation of America (EFA) supports the Reproductive Health & Justice Grant Program to enhance access to abortion and contraception throughout the U.S., particularly in Appalachia, Alabama, and Florida. EFA funds innovative organizations that advocate for reproductive rights, provide direct support to abortion services, and leverage impact investing strategies. This commitment aims to ensure reproductive freedom, foster equity, and promote sustainability in underserved communities.
Reproductive Health Reproductive Rights

CALT Experiences Grants

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adams County, Ohio, Alleghany County, Virginia +118 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
The CALT Experiences Grants, provided by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, support public projects in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia that celebrate traditional arts and cultural knowledge. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and individual artists from Appalachian Regional Commission-designated areas. Funded activities may encompass workshops, public art, performances, and exhibitions. This initiative fosters community engagement and enhances appreciation of living traditions while promoting artistic skills and cultural heritage.
Folk Art / Traditional Art

ACF Technical Assistance Grants

Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alleghany County, Virginia +138 more
Unspecified amount
The Appalachian Community Fund's Technical Assistance Grants are designed to strengthen grassroots organizations in Central Appalachia. These small grants support specific technical assistance needs, enhancing skills in areas such as leadership, fundraising, and community organizing. ACF prioritizes projects that address systemic issues and promote social, economic, and environmental justice. Organizations eligible for funding must be community-led and demonstrate a commitment to creating equitable change in their communities.
Social Justice / Human Rights

Appalachian Regional Commission Grants for Workforce Revitalization

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $2,500,000
Covington City, Virginia nonprofits focused on economic and workforce development can access funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative to support coal-impacted communities. Grants up to US $2,500,000 back projects that diversify local economies, create quality jobs, expand broadband, build competitive workforces, and foster entrepreneurial activities aligned with regional economic development plans.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Job Creation +1 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

ESHPF Disaster Relief Assistance Grant Program

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources
State/Local Government
Albemarle County, Virginia, Appomattox County, Virginia +35 more
Unspecified amount
The ESHPF Disaster Relief Assistance Grant Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, has received $2,000,000 from the NPS to document historic resources in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. This program aims to support community-driven efforts for surveying architectural and archaeological sites in 37 localities across Virginia. Eligible projects may include preservation planning and nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, ensuring the protection and recognition of Virginia's rich cultural heritage.
Landscape Architecture Land / Habitat Conservation Historic Preservation

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Virginia

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Virginia?

Grants are most commonly $113,117.

$113,117

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Covington city Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Virginia awarded a total of 69,694 grants.

2022 66,520

2023 66,322

2024 69,694

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Covington city Grants for Nonprofits given out in Virginia, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Covington city Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 9.79%.

2022 $6,521,474,631

2023 $7,159,569,220
9.78%

2024 $7,860,695,969
9.79%

Virginia Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Fairfax County, Arlington County, and Alexandria City receive the most funding.

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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