Clean Virginia’s Community Giving program is designed to invest in organizations making a tangible difference across the Commonwealth. Our goal is to empower communities and enhance the well-being of Virginians through strategic grant funding.
For any questions, feedback, or assistance with your application, please do not hesitate to contact Kate Asquith at [email protected].
Eligibility guidelines:
To be eligible for funding in 2025, organizations must:
- Be based in Virginia
- Be nonprofits or community groups whose mission supports Virginia communities
- Be invited to submit a grant proposal
Examples of proposals this project is not equipped to support:
We are not able to provide funding for:
- Voter registration or “Get Out the Vote” campaigns
- Supporting specific political candidates or political parties
- Operational or administrative budgets for political parties
Transparency
We strive to maintain solid relationships with our partners, stakeholders, and our community built on collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency. As such, we remain committed to being accountable, accessible, and offer full financial disclosure.
Clean Virginia’s funding is provided by our Board Chair, Michael Bills. For details on Clean Virginia’s financial reports and political giving, please visit our listing at Virginia’s Public Access Project.
2023-24 community giving projects
GiveSolar
Based in Harrisonburg, GiveSolar has quickly scaled its mission of cutting energy costs for those who need it most by installing solar systems for nonprofits and Habitat for Humanity homes. With plans to install 40 solar arrays in 2024 alone, GiveSolar is working hard to ensure communities and low-income households benefit from access to clean and affordable energy. Learn more.
Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC)
PEC is leading efforts to educate the public and elected officials about the influx of data centers to Virginia and resulting impacts to ratepayers and the environment. Watch “The Hidden Costs of the Cloud: Data Centers in Virginia.”
Throwing Solar Shade
The Throwing Solar Shade® program is a 12-week program offering Virginia high school students the opportunity to complete hands-on activities and research about climate and the effects of rooftop solar arrays on buildings and local heat islands. Many of these research projects result in action plans in which students serve as change agents in their own communities.