Virginia Housing has an array of grants available related to innovation in community impact. The Community Impact Grant Innovation Program seeks to support technological innovations in homebuilding, as well as process innovation in the delivery of housing related services.
Innovation Planning Grants are to explore the development of innovative ideas related to building houses or providing housing services. The planning grant will support production of a white paper or other document that lays the foundation for future funding requests. These grants are targeted for applicants who have already assembled the appropriate partnerships and are planning for implementation of their innovative strategies. Up to $50,000 is available for grant award; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Competitive Innovation Program Grants are intended to be a one-time injection of funding to jump start efforts, and are not a reoccurring model for funding. Award decisions prioritize plans that will continue beyond VA Housing funding. Up to $200,000 is available, either in innovative housing services, or innovative financing for housing initiatives. Applications must be received by February 19, 2025.
Competitive Innovation Construction Grants supplement construction costs for projects that incorporate non-conventional homebuilding processes that show a potential to reduce construction cost, time, or resources. Up to $500,000 is available in one of three categories: innovative materials, building approaches, or project enhancements. Applications must be received by February 19, 2025.
Learn more about VA Housing grants here and within their Grants Management System: https://www.virginiahousing.com/partners/housing-partners/grant
Innovation Planning Grants are to explore the development of innovative ideas related to building houses or providing housing services. The planning grant will support production of a white paper or other document that lays the foundation for future funding requests. These grants are targeted for applicants who have already assembled the appropriate partnerships and are planning for implementation of their innovative strategies. Up to $50,000 is available for grant award; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Competitive Innovation Program Grants are intended to be a one-time injection of funding to jump start efforts, and are not a reoccurring model for funding. Award decisions prioritize plans that will continue beyond VA Housing funding. Up to $200,000 is available, either in innovative housing services, or innovative financing for housing initiatives. Applications must be received by February 19, 2025.
Competitive Innovation Construction Grants supplement construction costs for projects that incorporate non-conventional homebuilding processes that show a potential to reduce construction cost, time, or resources. Up to $500,000 is available in one of three categories: innovative materials, building approaches, or project enhancements. Applications must be received by February 19, 2025.
Learn more about VA Housing grants here and within their Grants Management System: https://www.virginiahousing.com/partners/housing-partners/grant