Disaster Assistance (Discontinued)

Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (VDAF) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). A state program providing financial relief to Virginians whose homes, businesses, farms, or community infrastructure were destroyed or heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Helene or the February 2025 storms. It also funds mitigation projects to protect against future disasters. The program aims to cover unmet needs by insurance, federal, state, and other relief.

State Public Assistance Grant Programs is sponsored by Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM). In the event that statewide eligible costs for a disaster do not meet the Commonwealth's eligibility threshold, state funding may be available. This program is considered one of last resort and is at the discretion of the Governor.

Refugee Resettlement Program (Virginia Department of Social Services administered programs) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). The Virginia Refugee Resettlement Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services, provides support to refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, special immigrant visa (SIV) holders, and victims of human trafficking and torture.

Individual Assistance Grant Programs is sponsored by Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) / FEMA. FEMA coordinates various Individual Assistance (IA) programs in the event of a declared disaster, including Mass Care and Emergency Assistance (MC/EA), Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP), Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), Disaster Legal Services (DLS),…

State Disaster Relief Fund Individual Assistance (Pet/Household Relief) is sponsored by State Departments of Homeland Security / Emergency Management (e.g., Indiana DHS and similar state-level agencies). State-administered individual assistance grants and emergency relief provisions frequently incorporate or partner with local 211 networks to supply emergency pet food, supplies, and temporary care resources to residents impacted by natural disasters.

Housing and Supportive Services (HSS) Initiative - Flexible Funding for Individuals with Developmental Disability is sponsored by Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). This initiative provides one-time funding to support eligible individuals with a developmental disability in Health Planning Region II (including Prince William County), Virginia, in their efforts to transition to or remain in integrated, independent housing. The program aims to help individuals overcome one-time financial barriers to obtaining and maintaining independent housing.

Family Services Grant Program - Community-Based Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (CBCAP) Grant is sponsored by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). This federal program helps public and private nonprofit agencies establish and expand statewide networks of community-based family resource and support services to prevent child abuse and neglect. It funds a range of primary and secondary child-abuse and neglect-prevention services and activities, such as parent education and support, public education and awareness, and home visiting.

Title IV-E Child Welfare Stipend Program (CWSP) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). A partnership between VDSS and public universities in Virginia, offering accredited BSW and MSW programs. The CWSP provides financial support, VDSS training opportunities, specialized coursework, topical seminars, and local department of social services (LDSS) field experience.

Child Welfare Employee Education Assistance Program (CWEEAP) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). This program provides funding and specialized child welfare training to full-time local department of social services (LDSS) staff who are enrolled in a part-time MSW program and committed to working in public child welfare in foster care/adoption following graduation.

Child Welfare Stipend Program is sponsored by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). This program is a partnership between VDSS and five Virginia universities to offer financial support, specialized training, and a pathway into child welfare careers for social work students. While a stipend for students, it indirectly supports university programs in social work by providing funding and encouraging enrollment, which can contribute to program coordinator roles and capacity.

Virginia Initiative for Education and Work (VIEW) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). VIEW is a mandatory workforce program for individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). It offers training, education, and employment opportunities to help participants build job skills, gain work experience, and move toward financial independence.

Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program (FY27) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The C-UAS Grant Program provides funding to enhance state, local, tribal, and territorial capabilities to detect, identify, track, and monitor UAS. While primarily for government entities, small businesses developing such technology could be sub-applicants or vendors to eligible government entities for the procurement of C-UAS detection equipment. The FY2027 round will be distributed broadly to all 56 states and territories.