How much funding does Community Conservation Program provide?

Community Conservation Program provides Minimum $50,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Conservation Program?

The deadline is January 15, 2027.

Community Conservation Program

VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT

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Funding Amount

Minimum $50,000

Deadline

January 15, 2027

283 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Conservation Program

Funder: Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE)
Geographic Scope: Counties of Craig, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, Pittsylvania and Roanoke, and the cities of Salem and Roanoke
Status: Open

Program Focus

The Community Conservation Program provides funds for conservation initiatives focused on:

Water quality protection, restoration, and improvement

Land conservation support

Environmental literacy and awareness

All initiatives must be located within specified jurisdictions.

Eligible Recipients

Non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organizations and institutions
Local governments
Soil and water conservation districts
State and federal agencies
Educational institutions
NOT eligible: Individuals and for-profit entities

Project Examples (Past Awards)

Successful projects have included:

Youth conservation corps and workforce development programs

Community-based land conservation planning

Environmental literacy and water quality monitoring programs

Watershed improvement projects with flooding reduction and water quality enhancement

Trail network restoration and conservation connectivity

Riparian buffer and stream restoration

Environmental center establishment and ecosystem restoration

Septic system maintenance education and pump-out programs

Agricultural technical assistance

Stormwater best management practice implementation

Private water supply quality testing programs

Medication disposal and environmental harm reduction programs

Floodplain management and climate adaptation capacity building

Award Range

Minimum consideration: $50,000
Recent awards have ranged from approximately $50,000 to $250,000

Contact Information

Email: communityconservation@vee.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 790, Richmond, Virginia 23218-0790
Website: vee.org

Decision Timeline

Board normally makes decisions in April

How to Apply

Application Process

#### Pre-Application Step (RECOMMENDED)

1. VEE strongly suggests submitting a one to two page letter briefly explaining the proposal
2. This allows VEE staff opportunity to provide informal review and response before formal submission
3. Submit to: communityconservation@vee.org

#### Formal Application Submission

1. Complete the Community Conservation Program Application Form (recently updated)
2. Format: Electronic Word document
3. Submit to: communityconservation@vee.org
4. Deadline: Must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on January 15
5. When deadline falls on weekend/holiday: Following business day becomes deadline
6. VEE policy: Strict requirement for receipt of complete proposals by specified deadline

#### Application Requirements