Appalachian Regional Commission Grants for Virginia Infrastructure
State and local agencies, governmental entities, local governing boards, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in eligible Appalachian Virginia counties can seek capital funding for critical infrastructure and workforce or business development projects. With a mission to strengthen Appalachian communities, Appalachian Regional Commission provides flexible, locally driven investments that may support construction or improvement of water, wastewater, transportation, broadband, and related public infrastructure in Virginia.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Blocker Foundation Community Impact Grants in Virginia
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing food access, shelter, education, economic opportunity, or healthy environments can seek up to US $25,000 for small, time-limited projects through the Blocker Foundation’s Discretionary Grant. Focused on immediate program or core support needs, it serves organizations in the Hampton Roads MSA, which may include capital-related components within eligible projects.
The Blocker Foundation
Community Equity Funding from England Family Foundation
Virginia-area 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Washington, DC and nearby communities with programs in economic justice, youth leadership, democracy, or community safety can seek general operating support from the England Family Foundation. With a mission to amplify local solutions, the foundation provides flexible grants, considering capital campaign requests only for existing grantees in its DC-region footprint.
England Family Foundation Inc.
Open Space Institute Support for Virginia Conservation
Nonprofit conservation organizations acquiring land or conservation easements for resilient habitat in Virginia can access capital funding through the Open Space Institute. Grants and short-term low-interest loans support permanent protection projects within the Potomac Headwaters focus area that meet OSI resilience, mapping, and match criteria using the TNC Mapping Tool.
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.
Health Equity Funding from American Heart Association
For-profit and nonprofit organizations addressing healthcare access, food security, or economic vitality in Virginia may be eligible for American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund Nationwide Grant, with awards up to US $500,000. Applicants must already be operating in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and offer scalable, sustainable solutions that improve community health.
American Heart Association
Rural Microenterprise Funding for Nonprofits from USDA
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions supporting rural microentrepreneurs in Virginia can access loans and grants to build and manage microloan revolving funds and provide training. Focused on rural business development, the USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program can support capital needs like working capital, equipment, supplies, debt refinancing, and real estate improvements.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Capital Project Funding from Philip L. Graham Fund
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities serving Northern Virginia communities can apply for Philip L. Graham Fund’s grants of US $30,000 - US $75,000 to support special, one-time capital and equipment needs. Funding prioritizes direct services in health and human services, education, arts and humanities, and community endeavors in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Philip L. Graham Fund
Community Support Agency Grant Program
Applications due Dec 12, 2026
The Community Support Agency Grant Program provides monetary grants to not-for-profit organizations that enhance the quality of life for Newport News residents. These grants aim to fund accessible services, develop new programs, and support capital improvements. Eligible agencies must be 501(c)(3) organizations that offer direct services without duplicating existing programs. The initiative encourages community support and aims to secure alternative funding sources, allowing city funds to be redirected to future programs.
Newport News
City of Suffolk Grants for Virginia Capital
Applications due Dec 19, 2026
Charitable organizations and City-established boards providing services to Suffolk residents can request capital or operating support through this Virginia General Fund and CDBG process. The City of Suffolk Virginia considers funding for community services, human and social services, and community development and revitalization projects as part of its FY 2025–2026 budget.
City of Suffolk Virginia
Blocker Foundation Capital Grants in Virginia
Letter of inquiry due Jan 11, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing shelter, nourishment, education, economic opportunity, or environmental health in Virginia’s Hampton Roads region can seek project, program, core operating, or capital support. With a mission to expand opportunity for disadvantaged communities, The Blocker Foundation provides flexible, multi-year funding for organizations serving specified cities and counties in southeastern Virginia and nearby North Carolina.
The Blocker Foundation
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Capital Grants in Virginia
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning major capital projects that enhance facilities for health, education, environment, culture, or economic stability can apply for Vibrant Places funding. Hampton Roads Community Foundation supports transformative building and campaign projects in South Hampton Roads that reduce long-term operating costs and encourage green construction practices, including energy efficiency, water savings, and pollution reduction.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
City of Portsmouth Grants for Virginia Capital Equipment
Applications due Jan 26, 2027
With a mission to strengthen local services, the City of Portsmouth provides Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits with capital equipment funding over US $10,000 that directly benefits Portsmouth residents. Eligible organizations must deliver significant, measurable services locally and meet strict independence, nondiscrimination, and reporting requirements, making this a fit for community-focused capital funding needs.
The City of Portsmouth
Virginia Capital Arts Funding via Virginia Commission
Pre proposal due Feb 1, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) arts organizations with prior-year cash income of at least $150,000 can apply for Virginia Commission for the Arts’ general operating support; awards are More than US $5,000 for ongoing arts operations. Funds may cover artist fees, staff, facilities, marketing, accessibility, and other non-capital costs that sustain arts programming statewide.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Virginia Land Conservation Funding via The Nature Conservancy
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Virginia conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies can seek up to US $100,000 for land acquisition and related capital costs through the Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program. Focused on land protection and community benefits, The Nature Conservancy supports fee and easement purchases, project development, stewardship, and associated operational expenses within its Appalachians Program boundary.
The Nature Conservancy
Cabell Foundation Support for Virginia Capital Projects
Pre proposal due Feb 15, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning permanent capital projects can apply for the Cabell Foundation’s semi-annual competitive grants, typically awarded on a challenge or matching basis. Funding supports construction, renovation, acquisition, and infrastructure across areas like cultural arts, education, social services, environment, community development, and historic preservation, with preference for the Richmond metropolitan region.
Robert G III and Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Applications due Feb 20, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for education, environment, culture, arts, health, and human services programs can apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation grants. Focused on program and project support, this fund offers US $1,000 - US $15,000 through spring and fall cycles, which may help complement broader capital funding strategies.
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Mary Morton Parsons Support for Virginia Capital
Letter of inquiry due Feb 28, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking capital funding for arts, education, environment, historic preservation, social services, or community development projects can apply for US $50,000 - US $500,000 from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation. Grants are typically matching or challenge awards and generally cover no more than one-third of total project costs.
Mary Morton Parsons Foundation
Virginia Capital Funding via Virginia Commission for the Arts
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Small Virginia 501(c)(3) arts organizations can receive operating support to strengthen artistic quality, management, and community engagement, including expenses like artist fees, staff, facilities, and marketing. With a mission to invest in the arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts offers this program for groups with prior-year cash income between $5,000 and $150,000 that meet its guidelines.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Thompson Charitable Foundation Support for Capital Projects
Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
Virginia nonprofits planning capital projects or matching-fund initiatives can access funding through Thompson Charitable Foundation to improve health, education, human services, and community quality of life. Eligible organizations must be located in Buchanan or Tazewell Counties and should submit a Letter of Inquiry before being invited to apply through the online portal.
The Thompson Charitable Foundation
Visionaries for Change Grant
Applications due Apr 7, 2027
The Visionaries for Change Grant, established by Black leaders in Hampton Roads, aims to support Black-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits that enhance opportunities in Black communities. Focused on economic empowerment, the grant encourages initiatives that strengthen local businesses and promote financial literacy. Grants typically average $5,000 and organizations are required to meet specific eligibility criteria, ensuring support is directed to those in need. This initiative fosters community growth and resilience in an underserved region.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
J.M. Kaplan Fund Support for Innovation
Pre proposal due Apr 25, 2027
Nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit innovators developing early-stage projects in environment, heritage conservation, or social justice can receive up to US $175,000 in flexible, multi-year funding. Focused on bold social innovation, the J.M. Kaplan Fund invites Virginia organizations and teams with game-changing pilots or prototypes to apply for this national prize and join a peer learning community.
The Jm Kaplan Fund Inc
USDA Rural Development Business Grants in Virginia
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in Virginia can receive funding to provide technical assistance, training, and capital support for small rural businesses. USDA Rural Development offers Rural Business Development Grants for projects such as facility construction or renovation, equipment, land acquisition, revolving loan funds, and community or technology-based economic development, with awards up to US $99,000.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Scott Foundation Capital Grants in Virginia
Applications due Jul 31, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) public charities seeking capital funding for charitable, religious, or educational projects can apply for the William H.-John G.-Emma Scott Foundation’s grants. Support focuses on alleviating human suffering, improving the lives of families and children, strengthening Episcopal Church schools and churches, and, to a lesser extent, arts and humanities facilities in the Richmond-area counties listed.
The William H.-John G.-Emma Scott Foundation
Pacific Life Foundation Grants for Virginia Capital Projects
Applications due Aug 15, 2027
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning capital projects in Virginia can seek US $15,000 - US $100,000 from Pacific Life Foundation for facilities or major renovations in fields like health, education, environment, and community services. Grants from Pacific Life Foundation help Virginia organizations with sizable, multi-city programs and campaigns that already have at least half of their fundraising goal pledged.
Pacific Life Foundation
Virginia Human Services Funding via Camp-Younts Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2027
Virginia nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations providing outreach to poor and needy people can seek operating, non-capital support through the Camp-Younts Foundation, with typical awards of US $2,500 - US $10,000. Religious, educational, cultural, civic, and community service programs assisting low-income residents may be considered, with preference for organizations historically supported by the donors.
Camp-Younts Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Boeing
Applications due Aug 31, 2027
Charitable and educational organizations in Virginia can apply for Employees Community Fund of The Boeing Company grants to support education enrichment, veterans and their families, and low-income communities. Capital funding needs tied to youth services, academic enrichment, housing, or poverty alleviation in the Potomac Region may be eligible.
Employees Community Fund Of The Boeing Company
Hughes Memorial Foundation Grant
Applications due Sep 1, 2027
The Hughes Memorial Foundation, established by John Edward Hughes, focuses on aiding children and youth in Virginia and North Carolina. Originally created as an orphanage, it now awards grants and scholarships to support projects that benefit children in need. Since 2000, it has distributed over $5.1 million to nonprofit organizations, emphasizing prudent stewardship and a commitment to helping those "most in harm's way". The Foundation also encourages matching funds from organizations to amplify their impact.
Hughes Memorial Foundation