Alcohol Education & Prevention Grants (VA ABC)

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Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC)VAEducation

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Updated: Nov 18, 2025

Summary

Annual grants to organizations working to prevent underage and high-risk drinking in Virginia communities. (Virginia ABC)

Eligibility

Applications due by 5 pm March 1, 2025 (for the 2025-26 cycle)

Full Description

Offers funding (up to ~$10,000) to community coalitions, law enforcement, nonprofits, schools, colleges/universities, faith-based organizations and prevention-related groups. Projects must address underage drinking, providing/serving alcohol to youth, or high-risk drinking. (Virginia Department of Health)

Apply on official siteUpdated Nov 18, 2025

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