CVPDC works to connect member local governments to resources outside of our region. The following opportunities are currently available from federal, state, and other partners. Interested parties are encouraged to contact staff to learn more.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
Due August 28, 2025
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting grant applications for parks and outdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Up to $7 million is available. The Land and Water Conservation Fund Stateside Assistance Program or LWCF, is a 50-50% matching reimbursement program for acquiring, developing and rehabilitating park areas.
Since 1965, nearly $126 million has been invested in more than 420 projects in Virginia, such as new public parks and improved amenities. All projects must be maintained and kept open as public outdoor recreation areas in perpetuity.
Eligible applicants include state agencies, cities, counties, park authorities, and federally or state-recognized Indian tribes. Recipients must be able to fund 100% of their project while seeking periodic reimbursements.
The minimum grant award will be $125,000 with a minimum total project cost of $250,000. The maximum grant award amount is $2 million.
An updated program manual, application materials, and applicant resources are also posted to the program web page at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/lwcf.
The deadline for submitting applications is Aug. 28 by 4 p.m. Applications must be emailed to recreationgrants@dcr.virginia.gov.
For more information contact Chief Recreation Grants Manager Kristal McKelvey at kristal.mckelvey@dcr.virginia.gov. To be removed from the email list for grant round announcements email recreationgrants@dcr.virginia.gov.
Grant round opens for PTF grants
Due July 28, 2025 - 5:00 p.m.
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation is making $1.7 million available from its Preservation Trust Fund for projects that protect open space for public access, farming, wildlife habitat, and other public benefits. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on July 28, 2025. Please visit the link below for more details, and share this announcement with your networks, colleagues, and partners.
FY26 Tobacco Commission Southern Virginia Program
Due July 17, 2025
The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission has issued the FY26 Southern Virginia Program Guidelines and RFP. The Commission's Current Strategic Plan identifies its current funding priorities. Applications submitted in response to this RFP must fall into one of the following categories:
- Agribusiness
- Business Development
- Sites and Infrastructure
- Tourism
Approximately $5 million of funding is available from the Southern Virginia Program, as well as $7.32 million of carryforward balances in county allocations from the past Southside Economic Development Program.
Department of Conservation and Recreation - Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant
Due July 28, 2025
DCR is now accepting grant applications for parks and outdoor projects through the Lands and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Up to $7 million is available for acquiring, developing or rehabilitating parks. LWCF is a 50-50% match, reimbursement program. Maximum $2 million and minimum $125,000 grant award. Learn more at: Learn more at: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/lwcf
A grant information virtual meeting will be held 6/11/25, 2-3:30 p.m. Register here.
About Safe Streets and Roads for All
FY25 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) NOFO Now Live!
Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program will provide $5 billion in grant funding over five years. Funding supports regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Read about how SS4A is impacting communities here.
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The Department of Transportation has released the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Over $982 million is made available by this NOFO, and a similar amount is expected to be available next year in a future funding round.
Two Available Grant Types The SS4A program provides funding for two main types of grants:
Planning and Demonstration Grant Application: Deadline is June 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT) https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_ss4a_2025_planning_demo/signup Planning and Demonstration Grants are used to develop, complete, or supplement an Action Plan, as well as carry out demonstration activities that inform an Action Plan. Implementation Grant Application:Deadline is June 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT) https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_ss4a_2025_implementation/signup Implementation Grants are used to implement strategies or projects that are consistent with an existing Action Plan and may also bundle funding requests for supplemental planning and demonstration activities that inform the Action Plan.
Please visit the updated SS4A website for additional information on how to apply, frequently asked questions, and resources for filling out your application. Customer support for Valid Eval is available at support@valideval.com
Webinar Dates USDOT will host a series of webinars to review pertinent components of this year’s NOFO. Visit the SS4A Webinar Series page for details on the webinar and webinar schedule. |
Virginia Outdoors Foundation Preservation Trust Fund
Due July 28, 2025Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) is making $1.7 million available to protect open space for public access, farming, wildlife habitat, or other public benefit.
Learn more at: Preservation Trust Fund - Virginia Outdoors Foundation
US EDA's Disaster Supplemental Funding Opportunity
Open for Requests
$103 million available. Due to natural disaster declarations in 2021 and 2022 in Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell counties, Disaster Supplemental funding is available for a wide range of Economic Adjustment Assistance project types including planning, workforce development, entrepreneurship, revolving loan funds, public works, and infrastructure projects. Submissions should be based on long-term, regionally oriented, coordinated, and collaborative economic development or redevelopment strategies that foster economic growth and resilience. Projects must be consistent with the CVPDC's CEDS. A webinar and its slideshow introducing the NOFO appear at www.eda.gov along with additional information.
EPA's free Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA)
Open for Requests
TA supports communities to identify water challenges, develop plans, build capacity, and develop application materials to access water infrastructure funding. Learn more about WaterTA services and programs and view past WaterTA webinars and presentations.
Tobacco Commission Economic Development Workforce Housing Incentive Pilot Program
Deadline coming soonDeveloped with feedback from staff of Virginia Housing and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, the program’s goal is to make the Commission’s footprint more attractive for economic development by directly addressing a major concern of expanding employers: insufficient housing for their workforce.
Total allocation: $2 million, Maximum award: $1 million
Purpose: Enhance the appeal of the Tobacco Region for major economic development projects by incentivizing localities and employers to develop affordable housing options for employees.
Virginia Department of Energy Awarded $156 Million for Solar for All Program
Coming SoonThe Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) will receive over $156 million in federal funding under the federal Solar for All grant. Around 50% of Virginia households are eligible to benefit from the program.
The funding will be available to Virginia for the next five years. Residential rooftop solar and shared solar developments qualify for the grant dollars. Developers may also submit larger projects, such as solar for community housing. The funding is focused mostly on low-income residents or people who live in communities designated as underserved. Projects must be designed to result in a minimum of 20% savings on their energy bills.
