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Community Business Launch (CBL) The Community Business Launch (CBL) assists communities in taking a systems approach to defining and pursuing their small business development strategy. The program starts with a community’s unique vision for its future and then uses a local business competition to find and foster the entrepreneurs that connect with that vision.
Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) The Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) leverages local and private resources to achieve market-driven redevelopment of vacant and deteriorated industrial and commercial properties. The Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 included provisions for a new revitalization tool, the Opportunity Zone and Opportunity Fund.
The zones and funds will allow investors to receive tax benefits on currently unrealized capital gains by investing those gains in qualified Opportunity Zones. State and regional stakeholders of the public-private Resilience Partnership (RP) are responding to ongoing environmental changes to reinvent Hampton Roads around a shared understanding of how to live with water.
Virginia Enterprise Zone (VEZ) Virginia Enterprise Zone is a partnership between state and local government that encourages job creation and private investment. Virginia Individual Development Accounts (VIDA) The Virginia Individual Development Accounts (VIDA) program helps qualified individuals save for a down payment on a home or for capital to start or expand a business.
Eligible participants receive training, support and match funding on their savings. The current match rate is $8 for every $1 the participant saves, up to $4,000 in match. Virginia Main Street (VMS) The Virginia Main Street (VMS) program is an economic and community development program that offers a range of services and assistance to meet the many needs of communities interested in revitalization.
Virginia Small Business Resiliency Fund (VSBRF) The Virginia Small Business Resiliency Fund (VSBRF) was created to provide fundingto existing Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and emerging CDFIs. VSBRF seeks to build capacity in these organizations to create programs and products thatincrease access to capital and technical assistance forunderserved COVID-19 impacted businesses in the Commonwealth.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, economic development authorities, and community organizations in Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Business Launch (CBL) Grants is funded by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administered by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). HOPWA is HUD funding dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. DHCD administers the program by granting funds to nonprofits and local governments to provide housing and services that benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
GO Virginia (Growth and Opportunity for Virginia) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This statewide program funds regional collaboration on economic development projects, including grants to new small businesses creating high-quality jobs. Given the focus on innovative business models and job creation, it could support software development and AI initiatives.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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