The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) is seeking proposals for projects that increase access to safe open space in Virginia’s communities.
Donor Name: Virginia Outdoors Foundation
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/17/2023
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
VOF is seeking proposals for projects that increase access to safe open space in Virginia’s communities, especially those that are underserved. The GO Fund requires the submission of a short pre-application. Pre-applications most aligned with program parameters will be invited to submit a final application. Invitations to apply for the GO Fund will be sent within one week of receipt of a successful pre-application. The responses provided in the pre-application will be incorporated in and elaborated on in the final application.
Some examples of project types include planning, capacity building, programming, and infrastructure, although priority will be given to shovel-ready projects with tangible, measurable results. The intent of the program is to serve as a flexible, adaptable tool to be used to address communities’ needs.
Funding Information
There is $175,000 available for the first grant round of Fiscal Year 2024 with consideration of funding requests up to $25,000 per project.
Project Eligibility
VOF may provide funding for studies, planning, concept development, capacity building, programming, and infrastructure to enable safe use of or access to public open space, as well as for land acquisition. Priority will be given to shovel-ready projects with tangible, measurable results. 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
- GO Fund 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
- Applicants who have received past GO Fund grants of more than $5,000 must complete the approved project before submitting additional requests. Other VOF grant awards do not impact GO Fund eligibility
- Should a GO Fund grant be awarded to a non-profit, the terms and conditions from the RFP will be part of the grant agreement.
For more information, visit VOF.