Environment Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
The Environment Fund protects, restores and improves the natural environment of Northern Virginia, thereby enhancing the health and quality of life of its citizens and the economy of the region.
Geographic Scope: Northern Virginia
Focus Areas:
- Environmental protection
- Environmental restoration
- Environmental improvement
Grant Cycle: Annual grants are awarded during the Community Investment Funds cycle.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Access the grant application portal
- Set up an organizational profile (if first time applicant) or use existing profile
- Submit application through the portal
- Submit final reports for past grants through the portal
Note: Only one application in one focus area is accepted in the Community Investment Funds, Arts and Environment Fund cycle.
What The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 218
- Total given
- $7.06M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,250–$675K
- By dollars: Virginia 50%, Pennsylvania 12%, Illinois 10%. Top recipient cities: Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC; Fairfax, VA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL
University or technological
$675K
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State University) · University Park, PA
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$450K
Claude Moore Opportunities · Fairfax, VA
Other youth development n.e.c
$363K
Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA
Higher ed institutions
$350K
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (Nova Parks) · Fairfax Sta, VA
Environment
$239K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Environment
- Environmental conservation
- Environmental justice
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