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Best Essex County Grants for Nonprofits in Virginia

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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 can apply for Building Capacity Grants, including dioceses serving Essex County, Virginia. Focused on institutional growth and sustainability, Catholic Extension supports approved Extension Dioceses with initiatives like development staffing, technology, audits, and strategic or pastoral planning.
Catholicism

Pastoral Ministry Funding 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 serving Essex County, Virginia through designated Extension Dioceses can seek grants to strengthen pastoral and social outreach ministries. With a mission to expand church ministry, Catholic Extension provides support for catechetical resources, marriage and family programs, evangelization media, liturgical life, social outreach, and limited post-disaster assistance.
Catholicism Family Services Homelessness Services +3 more

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic School Leaders

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Essex County, Virginia Catholic school educators and diocesan groups can access funding through Catholic Extension to pursue graduate-level leadership training. The program supports nominees in Extension Dioceses with an online Certificate in Catholic School Administration, covering most tuition plus travel for an on-campus course, in exchange for a service commitment and a school-improvement project.
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
Pre-approved Catholic mission dioceses holding major ecclesial events in Essex County, Virginia can apply for Catholic Extension’s Francis Grants; awards support activities like bishop ordinations, diocesan anniversaries, papal visits, and bishops’ continuing education. Only dioceses in Catholic Extension–designated poor mission areas may receive funding, not individual parishes or separate nonprofit organizations.
Catholicism

Community Enrichment Grants for Nonprofits from Virginia Natural Gas

Virginia Natural Gas
Corporate
Charles City County, Virginia, Chesapeake City, Virginia +17 more
Unspecified amount
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Essex County, Virginia can apply for Virginia Natural Gas’s Community Enrichment grants to support cultural, civic, and intellectual growth programs. Eligible projects promote health, safety, well-being, and equity, and must primarily benefit communities within the Virginia Natural Gas service area.
Community Culture & Heritage Civic Engagement & Education Civic Leadership Development +1 more

Virginia Natural Gas Grants for Essex Education

Virginia Natural Gas
Corporate
Charles City County, Virginia, Chesapeake City, Virginia +17 more
Unspecified amount
Focused on children’s education and health, this program invites Essex County, Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek funding for K–12 initiatives, especially STEM, and services for children with physical, medical, educational, or developmental challenges. Grants from Virginia Natural Gas support organizations within its service area delivering these youth-focused programs.
Education - K through 12 Children’s Health & Pediatrics Youth Services +3 more

Virginia Natural Gas Charitable Giving: Military and Veterans Grant

Virginia Natural Gas
Corporate
Charles City County, Virginia, Chesapeake City, Virginia +17 more
Unspecified amount
Virginia Natural Gas is committed to supporting organizations that assist transitioning military personnel and disabled veterans through its Military and Veterans Grant. This initiative reflects the company's dedication to community service and employee involvement, aiming to make a significant impact in the lives of those who have served. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities and operate within the service area of Virginia Natural Gas, ensuring that assistance reaches those in need.
Military & Veterans Services

Virginia Natural Gas Charitable Giving: Environmental Stewardship Grant

Virginia Natural Gas
Corporate
Charles City County, Virginia, Chesapeake City, Virginia +17 more
Unspecified amount
The Virginia Natural Gas Charitable Giving: Environmental Stewardship Grant supports projects that enhance conservation and sustainability within the region. As one of Virginia's oldest corporations, Virginia Natural Gas emphasizes its commitment to community engagement through this grant, which is available to 501(c)(3) organizations operating within its service area. This initiative seeks to amplify the impact of collective corporate and employee contributions, ensuring a positive environmental legacy.
Sustainability Environmental Conservation Environmental Stewardship

Water Quality Funding from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +164 more
Up to US $2,000,000
Eligible conservation-focused organizations in Essex County, Virginia can apply for National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants; awards up to US $2,000,000 for projects that improve water quality. Funding supports efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and its tributary rivers and streams.
Water Resource Management Freshwater Conservation Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

Essex County Watershed Funding via National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +164 more
US $150,000 - US $1,000,000
Nonprofits and community groups working on habitat and water resource projects in Essex County, Virginia can access funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants, awarding US $150,000 - US $1,000,000. Grants support on-the-ground restoration or planning and technical assistance within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

Violent Crime Reduction Grants for Nonprofits via DCJS

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State/Local Government
Accomack County, Virginia, Alexandria City, Virginia +56 more
US $25,000 - US $200,000
Nonprofits and community partners in Essex County, Virginia can seek funding for programs reducing violent crime, gun violence, and gang activity. Focused on community-based crime prevention and reentry, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services invites applications for Project Safe Neighborhoods awards of US $25,000 - US $200,000 supporting efforts within the Eastern District of Virginia.
Violence Prevention Crime & Justice Gun Violence Prevention +1 more

Animal Welfare Funding for Nonprofits from Nestlé Purina

Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
Pet welfare 501(c)(3) organizations in Essex County, Virginia focused on domestic animals and pets can apply for Nestlé Purina’s animal welfare grants to support capacity building, capital improvements, and program or spay/neuter funding. Grants from Nestlé Purina help eligible U.S. pet shelters and related nonprofits, particularly those near company facilities, strengthen services for pets and their communities.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

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

Canon U.S.A Grants for Essex County Youth

Canon U.S.A
Corporate
Burlington County, New Jersey, Essex County, Virginia +5 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing that run environmental, youth support, or local community programs in Essex County, Virginia can seek support through Canon U.S.A donations. Grants from Canon U.S.A may benefit Essex County nonprofits focused on youth services, community services, and environmental initiatives near the company’s facilities.
Environment Youth Services Community Services

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grant

Commonwealth of Virginia: Division of Legislative Services
State/Local Government
Accomack County, Virginia, Albemarle County, Virginia +91 more
Up to US $15,000
The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grant supports projects aimed at enhancing environmental education and conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay area. Funded activities include educational training for educators, increasing public involvement in restoration activities, and projects that mitigate pollution and restore habitats. The grant favors proposals that demonstrate clear objectives, community engagement, and practical benefits to the Bay, ensuring a positive impact on local environmental challenges.
Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management Fisheries +2 more

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 young people with faith formation programs can receive support for youth ministry, campus ministry, religious education, and young adult initiatives in Extension dioceses across the U.S., which may include Essex County, Virginia. Catholic Extension offers operational support, salary subsidies, or seed money to create, sustain, or expand ministries for young Catholics.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Leadership

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in Essex County, Virginia can seek funding to recruit, educate, and provide ongoing formation for ordained, lay, and religious leaders. Catholic Extension provides support for seminarians, deacons, and lay ministers in approved mission dioceses, including subsidies, leadership training, professional development, and endowment-building challenge funds for long-term leadership needs.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Grants for Essex County

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit Catholic diocesan or parish entities providing core pastoral and administrative services in under-resourced areas of Essex County, Virginia can seek funding to sustain or expand a Catholic presence. With a mission to support Catholicism, Catholic Extension provides designated Extension Dioceses with salary subsidies and essential operating support for fundamental ministries.
Catholicism

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 topics can receive short-term travel funding to use collections relevant to Essex County, Virginia and beyond. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation fellowships support one- to two-week visits for work in areas like political, Black, gender, LGBTQ+, religious, business, and social or cultural history.
Political Science Governance & Democracy Religious / Theological Education +9 more

Catholic Extension Grants for Essex County Churches

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic dioceses and parishes serving Essex County, Virginia in Extension dioceses can seek funding to construct, expand, or renovate Catholic churches and related ministry spaces. Catholic Extension provides up to US $100,000 for major building projects and up to US $5,000 for critical repairs, furnishings, equipment, and temporary worship or community structures.
Catholicism

Nestlé Purina Grants for Essex County Animal Welfare

Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) pet welfare organizations hosting cat or dog welfare events in Essex County, Virginia may be eligible for event sponsorship, product donations, or giveaways. Grants from Nestlé Purina help U.S. shelters and pet-focused nonprofits support pet-related events, primarily within 50 miles of its St. Louis headquarters or manufacturing locations.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

Essex County Energy Assistance Funding via Virginia Natural Gas

Virginia Natural Gas
Corporate
Charles City County, Virginia, Chesapeake City, Virginia +17 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Essex County, Virginia that help low-income households and seniors with natural gas costs can seek support for bill payment assistance and home weatherization programs. With a mission to strengthen communities, Virginia Natural Gas provides funding to programs serving residents within its service area.
Energy Senior Services Poverty Alleviation & Services +2 more

Green Infrastructure Grants for Communities via Chesapeake Bay Trust

Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +207 more
Up to US $175,000
Local governments and community-based organizations in Essex County, Virginia can seek Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns funding to plan, design, or build green infrastructure and community greening projects. Grants up to US $175,000 support stormwater reduction, urban tree canopy, green spaces, and related white papers within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Freshwater Conservation Green Infrastructure Greening & Beautification

CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate Scholarship for Nursing

South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate Scholarship for Nursing

To provide financial support to Native American students pursuing a registered nursing degree.

For a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) member aiming to earn a nursing degree, if there are no eligible CRST candidates, the scholarship will be accessible to another tribal member. Proof of tribal enrollment is required for both applicants. This scholarship is available to students in their second through fifth years who have sustained a GPA of 2.0 or above. When applying for this scholarship, articulate how your nursing education will contribute to enhancing the health outcomes of Native American communities.

(Pronunciation is: Wee-Cho-Zan-Ee, Wee-Woke-Ee-Eye-Aye, Oh-Yah-Tay. Which is Lakota for "Health Helpers Society")

Education - Higher Education Nursing Indigenous Services

Community Lutheran Church - Hill City Scholarship

South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Community Lutheran Church - Hill City Scholarship

The scholarship is available to graduating seniors and home-schooled, non-traditional, and currently enrolled students from Community Lutheran Church in Hill City, SD. Additionally, please reflect on what the mission statement of Community Lutheran Church means to you.

To provide financial support to students from Community Lutheran Church in Hill City, SD.

Education - Higher Education Lutheranism

Allied Arts Fund

Renton Regional Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $500 - US $1,000

Allied Arts Fund

These awards help talented young students further their training in their artistic field. Students must live within the boundaries of the Greater Renton Area or have a Renton address and are between the ages of 12-19. The categories under which a student may apply are all areas of visual or performing arts. Awards may be used for tuition, school fees or academic expenses such as music, lessons, books, painting supplies, etc.

Awards

  • $500 - $1000
Performing Arts Visual Arts Education - Higher Education

Osborn Consulting Scholarship

Renton Regional Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $5,000 - US $10,000

Osborn scholarship

The Osborn scholarship is for BIPOC students with demonstrated financial need, who are enrolled in or planning to pursue an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in landscape architecture or civil engineering. Priority will be given to students with a demonstrated a commitment to developing public infrastructure and/or public places in the State of Washington. The intention of the scholarship is to create opportunities for those who have faced historic barriers to access to these professions in the United States. The scholarship founders believe that the design challenges of the 21st century require diverse voices to solve. They look forward to the stronger design solutions to which future scholarship recipients will contribute. Scholarship applicants must demonstrate the grit, resiliency and aptitude that is necessary for success in these professions. This may be demonstrated by any combination of at least two of the following characteristics: overcame a significant personal challenge to maintain at least a B average at school, honor roll grade point average, demonstrated ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, demonstrated service contributions to their community.

Awards

  • $5,000 - $10,000
Education - Higher Education Indigenous Services Landscape Architecture +1 more

Essex County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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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 Essex County 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 Essex County 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 Essex County 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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