$135,000 is available for projects that seek to achieve increased resilience to flooding, sea level rise, climate change, and extreme weather events in Virginia’s coastal communities.
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VOF opens $1.875 million grant round for open-space projects
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) is making $1.7 million available from its Preservation Trust Fund program and $175,000 from its Get Outdoors Fund for grants that protect open space for …
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VOF announces $2.1 million for 20 open-space projects across Virginia
Latest grants support trails, boat launches, parks, tribal lands, family farms, and more across 17 localities.
11 projects awarded grants from Coastal Resilience and Tree Fund
Grants support implementation of resilient practices and enhance the ability of organizations and government agencies to plan for resiliency projects within the coastal zone.
VOF opens $1.875 million grant round for open-space projects
VOF is seeking proposals for projects that will create safe access to open space and provide other public benefits.
14 projects awarded first grants from Coastal Resilience and Tree Fund
New program funded by VOF and administered by Wetlands Watch supports the implementation of resilient practices and enhances the ability of organizations and government agencies to plan for resiliency projects within the coastal zone.
VOF announces $2.2 million for 22 open-space projects across Virginia
Projects include parks, trails, and programs that increase safe access to open space in 21 localities.
Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve doubles in size
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has purchased 775 acres in Giles and Bland counties with a grant from VOF’s Forest CORE Fund.
2022 Community Impact report available
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation has released the 2022 Community Impact report showcasing its work at the Bull Run Mountains Preserve. You may download a PDF copy of the report here. …
IRS issues guidance on “faulty” language in certain easements
Easements can be amended through July 24th with “Safe Harbor” language to substitute for boundary line adjustment and extinguishment provisions that may trigger an audit.