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Virginia Beach now accepting applications for community organization grants test

Kevin Cheek

In this webcam image provided by the Alaska Volcano Observatory, is the Pavlof Volcano in a state of eruption with episodic low-level ash emissions on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Three remote Alaska volcanos are each in a state of eruption, one producing lava and the other two blowing steam and ash. So far, no small communities near any of the three have been impacted, Chris Waythomas, a geologist with the Alaska Volcano Observatory, said Thursday. (Alaska Volcano Observatory via AP)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Virginia Beach is currently accepting applications for Community Organization Grants (COG).

The grants are given to qualified non-profit organizations that provide services that affect the quality of life of Virginia beach residents.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

  • Only non-profit {501 (c) (3)} organizations are eligible
  • Funding must serve only Virginia Beach residents
  • Awarded organizations must submit financial records and year-end performance data

The deadline to submit an application is Aug. 31. Those interested can apply online at budget.virginiabeach.gov/grants.