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.
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.
EPA's free Community Change Technical Assistance (CCTA)
Open for Requests
The EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Program’s Community Change Grants aim to support environmental and climate justice activities that benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to respond to environmental and climate justice challenges. Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), EPA received $200 million for TA, which includes TA to provide support for preparing an application for the Community Change Grants.
Tobacco Commission FY25 Southern Virginia Program RFP
Due July 31, 2024
Approximately $15 million of funding is available from the Southern Virginia “pool” as well as $11 million of carryforward balances in county allocations from the past Southside Economic Development Program. Projects will be considered under four investment strategies:
- Agribusiness
- Business Development
- Sites and Infrastructure
- Tourism
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program
Due August 28, 2024
The CFI Program is a competitive grant program created to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work – urban and rural areas alike – in addition to along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). CFI Program investments will make modern and sustainable infrastructure accessible to all drivers of electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas vehicles. This program provides two funding categories of grants: (1) Community Charging and Fueling Grants (Community Program); and (2) Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program). The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $2.5 billion over five years for this program to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and other alternative fueling infrastructure projects in urban and rural communities in publicly accessible locations, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities.
Virginia Department of Energy Awarded $156 Million for Solar for All Program
Coming Soon
The 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.
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program
Coming Soon in 2024
Approximately $40 million is expected to be available. The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program provides grants to implement the National Recycling Strategy to improve post-consumer materials management and infrastructure; support improvements to local post-consumer materials management and recycling programs; and assist local waste management authorities in making improvements to local waste management systems.
Eligible activities:
- Innovative solutions or programs that provide or increase access to prevention, reuse, and recycling in areas that currently do not have access.
- The purchase of recycling equipment, including but not limited to sorting equipment, waste metering, trucks, processing facilities, etc.
- Upgrades to material recovery facilities (MRFs) such as optical sorters, artificial intelligence, etc.
- Development of or upgrades to composting facilities or anaerobic digesters to increase capacity for organics recycling.
- Development of or upgrades to curbside collection programs or drop-off stations for organics.
- Development of or upgrades to reuse infrastructure such as online reuse platforms, community repair spaces, technology and equipment to improve materials management reuse options, food donation, and upcycling, staging areas for material reuse/donation, reuse warehouses, and reuse centers, and electronic waste and computer recycling and refurbishing.
Broadband Technical Assistance Opportunity
Due August 20, 2024
USDA announced the availability of $25 million for the FY 2024 round of the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program, which promotes the expansion of broadband in rural areas by funding activities such as project planning, community engagement, and financial sustainability. Eligible projects include identifying broadband resources, preparing necessary studies and reports, and improving broadband facilities management and operations.
USDA will host several outreach events throughout the summer, including a webinar on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM (ET) (register here).
National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program
Due September 23, 2024
FHWA published a NOFO for The National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage, Culvert AOP Program) for FY 2023 through 2026. The Culvert AOP Program provides grants for projects that replace, remove, or repair culverts or weirs to improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish.
FHWA will host a Webinar on July 15th at 1:00 PM (ET) (register here)
US DOT Safe Streets for All (SS4A)
Due August 29, 2024
$3 billion available. USDOT is accepting SS4A Planning and Demonstration applications, to advance planning or demonstration projects to advance safe, multimodal corridors that support pedestrian and bicycle movement.
Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program
Due July 25, 2024
$932 million are available to replace existing non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, to support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and to train and develop workers.
Bridge Investment Program, Planning, and Bridge Project Grants
Due October 1, 2024 (FY25 planning grants); November 1, 2024 (FY25 grants)
$9.7 billion for both planning grants and bridge project grants with total eligible costs of $100 million or less. Technical assistance is available to recipients who receive Bridge Investment Program grants.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program
Due Nov 21, 2024
$2 billion to fund community-driven projects that address climate challenges and reduce pollution while strengthening communities through thoughtful implementation. Need help? The EPA’s Community Change Equitable Resilience Technical Assistance Program helps eligible entities apply for the Community Change Grants. Contact equitableresilience@epa.gov with questions.
Va. DEQ Nonpoint Source Implementation 319(h) Program
Due August 30, 2024
$1.5 million is available to fund BMPs within approved Implementation Watersheds with typical awards between $75,000 and $300,000 for three-year projects.
DCR's Virginia Land Conservation Fund
Due August 28, 2024
The FY25 Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) grant round is open. $13,549,172 is available for Farmland, Forestland, Historic Area, and Natural Area Preservation and Open Space and Parks projects.
Virginia Outdoors Foundation's Preservation Trust Fund
Due August 8, 2024
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. Previous awardees were announced last month.
