The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is currently accepting applications for the Environment Fund to protect Northern Virginia’s Natural Environment.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
State: Virginia
County: Selected Counties
City: Selected Cities
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/02/2023
Size of the Grant: $34,000
Details:
The Environment Fund launched in 2018 as a component fund of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia. Right now, any donations made to the Environment Fund will be matched on a one-to-one basis, thanks to a $200,000 matching commitment from an anonymous donor.
The mission of the Environment Fund is to protect, restore and improve the natural environment of Northern Virginia, thereby enhancing the health and quality of life of its citizens and the economy of the region.
In 2023, applications will be accepted from nonprofit organizations that are collaborating/will be collaborating with a government entity (local, city, county, or regional, within Northern Virginia) to offer an educational program in the area(s) of:
- Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Sustainability
Fund Goals
- Support and encourage collaboration among nonprofits, businesses, governments, educational institutions, and private philanthropic donors to promote actions that will have a beneficial effect on the health of the natural environment and local economy.
- Support public awareness and public education about protecting the natural environment and the impact of public and private actions on the natural environment.
- Support the efforts of citizen engagement that helps improve and protect the natural environment.
Funding Information
For 2023, one grant of $34,000 will be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations providing services in Northern Virginia (defined as the areas within Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park) can apply for funding.
- Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations providing charitable or educational services. Local, state and federal government entities are not eligible to apply.
- For 2023, one grant of $34,000 will be awarded.
- Applications that are late or incomplete will not be considered.
- Organizations are limited to one application per grant cycle. Multiple applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.
