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Virginia Program

Foundation Semi-annual Environmental Grants Environmental Conservation Grants Water Grants Environmental Education Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 15, 2026

68 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Virginia Program

Funder: Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE)
Geographic Scope: Virginia
Status: Open (Note: December 2025 round was by invitation only due to staff vacancy; returning to open process for June 2026 round)

Grant-Making Priorities

Current priorities focus on:

Water Quality: Improvement of local rivers and protection of water quality throughout Virginia, with focus on tangible improvements, pollution reduction and prevention, agricultural stewardship, local and regional stormwater infrastructure, and healthy watersheds

Chesapeake Bay Restoration: Implementation of Virginia's Watershed Implementation Plan to meet TMDL interim and final goals; improved fisheries management and recreational access

Land Conservation and Use: Strategies, policies and projects focused on conserving large landscapes, restoring and protecting riparian buffers and headwater streams, establishing conservation practices on easement-protected land, and establishing local land trusts. Nexus with water quality protection is important. Does NOT fund land purchases.

Environmental Education and Public Awareness: Outcomes-based proposals incorporating best practices, student learning, teacher/principal training, regional standards and Next Generation Science Standards; experiential learning opportunities; public awareness projects tying environmental stewardship to jobs; innovative collaborative and creative approaches

Climate Adaptation and Emerging Issues: Climate adaptation for coastal communities, water supply planning and implementation, invasive species mitigation

Eligibility

Eligible Recipients:

Non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organizations and institutions

Local governments

Soil and water conservation districts

State and federal agencies

State and federally recognized tribes

Educational institutions

NOT eligible: Individuals and for-profit entities

What VEE Does NOT Fund

Land purchases
General support
Overhead/indirect costs
Capital projects
Building construction or renovation
Endowments
Lawsuits

Contact Information

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

Decision Timeline

June 15 deadline: Board typically decides in October
December 1 deadline: Board typically decides in April

How to Apply

Application Process

#### Submission Deadlines

June 15 (annually)
December 1 (annually) — Note: December 2025 was by invitation only; open application process returns for June 2026
When deadline falls on weekend/holiday, following business day is deadline
VEE has strict policy on receipt of complete proposals by deadline

#### Application Requirements

1. Complete the Virginia Program Application Form (recently updated)
2. Submit as Word document electronically
3. Recipient: info@vee.org
4. Deadline: Must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on deadline date
5. Signature: Must be signed by applicant's chief executive officer or board chair

#### Required Materials