Environment Fund
Forecasted
The Environment Fund from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia supports science-based projects to improve, protect, and restore Northern Virginia’s environment through research, education, and collaboration.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (applications close, projected)
Funding Amounts: Tiered grants: up to $5,000 (budgets < $100k), $10,000 (budgets < $500k), or $20,000 (budgets > $500k); typically 6–8 awards per cycle
Summary: Supports nonprofit initiatives that protect, restore, and enhance Northern Virginia’s environment through collaboration, education, and community engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must serve Northern Virginia and be 501(c)(3) organizations; only one application per cycle across all eligible CFNOVA funds.
Description
The Environment Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, aims to protect, restore, and improve the natural environment of Northern Virginia. The fund supports projects that foster collaboration among nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to promote environmental health, sustainability, public awareness, and citizen engagement. Grants may support public education, conservation, energy efficiency, sustainability, watershed management, and workforce and climate-related programs. Both general operating support and program-specific funding are considered.
