The Virginia Environmental Endowment focuses its grant-making in Virginia on improving local rivers and water quality, Chesapeake Bay restoration, land conservation, environmental education, and addressing emerging issues like climate adaptation. Projects favored include those that promote agricultural stewardship, stormwater infrastructure improvements, land conservation practices, and educational initiatives enhancing environmental literacy. Eligible projects should not include land purchases but may involve strategic investments in water supply and invasive species mitigation.

Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Winter deadline: December 1st