Community Development Grants in Virginia
Last updated September 28, 2026
There are 5 active community development grants tagged to Virginia, part of 3,331 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Department of Emergency Management · State Rolling · Varies | |
| Coliseum Central Physical Improvement Grant Coliseum Central Business · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Coliseum Central Business Improvement District provides matching funds of up to $10,000 to business owners seeking to improve the exterior appearance of their property. | |
| Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Department of Forestry · State Rolling · Varies | |
| Alleghany Foundation Grant Alleghany Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Alleghany Foundation, a private foundation, awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations and qualifying political subdivisions primarily serving the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia (Alleghany County, Covington, and Clifton Forge). | |
| Letter of Intent (Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia) Community Foundation Serving Western · Foundation Rolling · $14K – $25K Applications open year-round; Phase I is a rolling deadline and Phase II is specified if/when Phase I is approved. 'The historical average for a competitive grant through this process is in the $14,000 - $25,000 range.' Organizations may… |
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About community development grants in Virginia
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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