The Popular VI Community Fund Grants (2026) support research-driven youth education, economic empowerment, and environmental projects in the Virgin Islands, funded by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
Due Dates: September 25, 2026 (full application, 11:59 PM AST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; 1-year grant period (Dec 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2027)
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects in the US and British Virgin Islands focused on youth education, economic empowerment, and environmental initiatives in low to moderate income communities.
Key Information: Applicants may not receive more than 2 consecutive awards from this fund.
This grant supports nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups operating in the US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands to implement projects that benefit youth education, youth economic empowerment, and environmental initiatives. The program emphasizes direct services for children, youth (up to age 24), and families in low to moderate income communities. Projects should aim to improve academics, support school retention, provide financial education, foster vocational training or employment opportunities, or advance environmental work in the community.