Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund Grant Opportunity

The Department of Historic Resources is open for applications to the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund, which provides financial support for the fee simple acquisition or protective easement purchase of designated Virginia battlefield lands, as authorized by Virginia Code Section 10.1-2202.4. Up to $5,622,324 in funding is available for this grant round, which will accept applications exclusively through the WebGrants portal between July 1, 2026, and September 1, 2026. Applicants must register for and submit proposals via the WebGrants system at the designated state portal, and all projects must align with the fund’s mission to preserve historically significant battlefields within Virginia. The solicitation is issued under number RFA-123561, with Kelley Kapsak serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries via email or phone. All activity is confined to Virginia, with no set-aside classifications or NAICS codes specified. Interested parties are directed to the department’s official webpage for additional details on eligibility, project requirements, and application guidelines. Only submissions made through WebGrants before the September 1, 2026 deadline will be considered for funding.