Deadline: 11-Mar-22
Virginia’s Outdoors Foundation is seeking applications for the Get Outdoors Program to provide grants for projects that increase equitable access to safe open space in Virginia’s communities.
Some examples of costs that can be covered include planning, capacity building, and infrastructure. The intent of the program is to serve as a flexible, adaptable tool to be used to address communities’ needs.
Funding Information
There is $400,000 available for the second grant round of FY 2022, with a cap of $25,000 per project.
Eligible Projects
They may provide funding for studies, planning, concept development, capacity building, and infrastructure to enable safe use of or access to public open space, as well as for land acquisition. Projects that seek to acquire or convey an interest in real estate (such as land acquisition, easement protection, lease agreement, or a right of way) should consider applying for a grant from VOF’s Preservation Trust Fund program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational, or other specified purposes and that meet certain other requirements are tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
- Churches and religious organizations, like many other charitable organizations, may qualify for exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3).
- GO grants may be awarded to state, local, regional, or tribal government entities, educational institutions, or non-profit organizations registered as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Service code. Federal governmental entities, for-profit entities, and individuals are not eligible at this time.
For more information, visit https://www.vof.org/protect/grants/go/