Grant Opportunities
General Grant Information
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has secured funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Dogwood Health Trust, and other sources to support several sub-grant or sub-award programs. These open and competitive funding programs will provide financial resources to help selected local partners launch pilot projects, address identified needs and opportunities related to specific Blue Ridge Rising strategies, and launch other efforts to help implement the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan. All sub-grant and sub-award opportunities will be shared here in detail and also announced in our e-newsletters. We encourage any interested parties to check this page periodically for new listings and to subscribe to our e-newsletter.
Milepost Pilot Program for Gateway Communities
Grant Issue Date: August 21, 2026
Proposal Due: October 30, 2026
Award Notification: On or around November 15, 2026
This pilot grant opportunity will support four Blue Ridge Parkway communities, two in Virginia and two in North Carolina, in partnering with local artists to create larger-than-life, custom mileposts that celebrate each community’s unique culture, history, creativity, and identity.