Virginia Natural Gas – Military and Veterans Charitable Giving Grant (2026)

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Charitable Support for Military Families and Veterans in Virginia Natural Gas Service Areas

Virginia Natural Gas provides charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations working in several priority areas, including military and veterans support. Through this funding area, Virginia Natural Gas supports organizations that help military families navigate transitions, access emergency services, and receive essential resources during challenging times.

Organization: Virginia Natural Gas
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Virginia Natural Gas service area
Deadline: September 1, 2026

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About the Funder

Virginia Natural Gas is one of Virginia’s oldest corporations and a local energy provider committed to supporting the communities it serves. The company’s charitable giving program reflects its focus on strengthening local communities through corporate and employee engagement.

Virginia Natural Gas supports nonprofit organizations working in five key focus areas: children and education, environmental stewardship, community enrichment, military and veterans, and energy assistance.

What This Program Supports

The Military and Veterans funding area supports organizations that provide assistance to military families and veterans, especially during periods of transition or emergency need.

Examples of aligned programs may include:

Emergency assistance for military families
Transition support services
Programs that provide essential resources and general assistance
Services that promote family stability and well-being
Support for families of those who serve

Eligibility

Virginia Natural Gas considers grant requests from organizations that:

Are classified as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt by the IRS
Serve communities within the Virginia Natural Gas service area
Align with one or more of the company’s charitable focus areas

Ineligible Requests

Virginia Natural Gas does not contribute to:

Individuals
Religious organizations
Private K-12 schools

Required Application Materials

Grant requests must include:

A brief background of the organization, no more than two pages
Board membership list
Organization mission statement
Most recent IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt letter
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Clear statement of the project for which funds are needed
Amount requested
Sources of other support for the project
Current financial statement of the organization

Funding Amounts

Virginia Natural Gas does not publish standard award amounts. Grant sizes may vary based on the request, project alignment, available funding, and community impact.

Timeline

📅 Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
📅 Focus Area: Military and Veterans

Application / Request Process

Organizations interested in applying should submit a grant request through the Virginia Natural Gas charitable giving application process. Applicants should clearly explain how the proposed project supports military families, veterans, or families of those who serve within the company’s service area.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.virginianaturalgas.com/charitablegiving

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofit organizations that:

Serve military families or veterans
Provide emergency assistance, transition support, or essential resources
Work within the Virginia Natural Gas service area
Can demonstrate a clear community benefit
Have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

Virginia Natural Gas’ Military and Veterans charitable giving focus is best suited for local organizations helping military-connected families build stability, access support, and navigate periods of transition.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Annual deadline
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Best Suited For: Nonprofits supporting military families, veterans, emergency assistance, transition services, and family stability in Virginia Natural Gas service areas