Thriving Together: Community Impact Grants Program in Virginia in Virginia (USA)
GrantID: 74046
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000
Summary
This grant program serves nonprofits, public agencies, faith-based charities, and community groups. Grants are available in multiple categories throughout the year, ensuring a range of options to support diverse community needs.
A rolling Capacity Grant offers up to $1,500 to small or emerging nonprofits (annual budgets under $50,000). These funds can be used for strengthening organizational capacity—such as staff or board training, technology upgrades, strategic planning, or consulting services. These grants are open year-round, and organizations may apply once annually.
Community Grants are awarded in spring and fall and provide up to $5,000 for programs that enhance quality of life across Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Environment & Conservation, Health & Wellness, Economic Mobility, and Senior Services. Applicants must serve the foundation’s service area and be qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits or public entities (including some faith-based organizations).
Specialized funding includes: A transportation-focused grant—offering up to $5,000—to support programs that make transit more affordable or accessible, especially for low-income residents.
An arts initiative providing around $1,700 to support visual arts programs—exhibits, public art, ceramics, photography—that benefit local audiences. An amateur sports grant up to $2,500 that helps youth participate in less-common sports, covering equipment and uniforms, with preference for programs that serve low- to moderate-income communities. A musical performance fund up to $2,000 for vocal programs targeting adult audiences.
Application deadlines vary. The intent behind these grants is to strengthen local organizations, enrich cultural life, enhance well-being, expand access to services, and support community resilience. Funds are generally intended to underwrite specific programs, projects, or capacity enhancements—not to cover ongoing operations or capital campaigns. Completed reporting is required before receiving new funds, and many opportunities limit recipients to one grant per year or a set number of consecutive award cycles.
This grant suite is ideal for nonprofits, schools, agencies, and mission-driven groups looking to launch or scale community-focused programs, build internal capacity, enhance public services, or support local arts, sports, and transportation initiatives.
If you are located in Virginia and working in the area of Environment, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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