United Way of Greater Charlottesville Business Development Grants
United Way of Greater Charlottesville
$5,000
$5,000 grants for Greater Charlottesville small businesses; annual summer cycle.
In partnership with the Minority Business Alliance of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Greater Charlottesville awards $5,000 grants to local entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Greater Charlottesville area. The 2026 cycle required attendance at a virtual info session and applications were due July 18, 2026.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Foundation
- Amount range
- $5,000 – $5,000
- Realistic amount
- $5,000 per recipient
- Deadline
- July 18, 2026
- Status
- between-intakes
- States
- VA
Who qualifies
- Own a small business in the Greater Charlottesville area
- Attendance at one 30-minute virtual information session was required to apply in 2026
- Grant funds must be used for critical business expenses for growth and/or sustainment
Who is not eligible
- Businesses located outside the Greater Charlottesville area
- Applicants who did not attend a required information session
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and supplies
- Hiring staff
- Operational and promotional investments
- Other critical business expenses for growth or sustainment
Ineligible expenses
- Expenses outside the approved use of funds
- Personal expenses
How to apply
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1
Watch for next cycle announcement
Check United Way of Greater Charlottesville's website in summer 2027 for the next grant cycle announcement.
~0.25 hrs
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2
Attend required info session
Register for and attend one 30-minute virtual information session when applications open.
~0.5 hrs
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3
Complete application
Fill out the online application describing the business, funding need, and planned use of funds.
~1.5 hrs
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4
Submit before deadline
Submit the application before the posted deadline (July 18, 2026 for the most recent cycle).
~0.25 hrs
Sign up for United Way of Greater Charlottesville emails in early summer so you do not miss the short application window and the required info-session dates.
Deadline & timing
2026 applications were due July 18 at 12:00 pm (Noon). Applications typically become available each summer; next cycle expected in 2027.
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Required documents
- Completed online application
- Business description and financial need statement
- Confirmation of attendance at information session
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