Resources for Organizations

Tree Distribution to Community Organizations

Being able to obtain high-quality trees suitable for tree planting can be a significant challenge for community organizations in Fairfax County! In response to this need, Fairfax County Urban and Community Forestry Division (UCFD), in partnership with Casey Trees, has a tree delivery program. Cost of the trees will be covered by the county’s Tree Preservation and Planting Fund.

Applications are currently open — deadline to submit is October 30, 2026. Tree delivery is only available while supplies last.

Get Trees for Your Organization

Charge Up Fairfax

Charge Up Fairfax is a program to help organization install charging for electric vehicles (EVs). Charge Up Fairfax supports organizations in identifying and overcoming challenges, both technical and financial, to on-site EV charging.

Explore the Charge Up Fairfax Program

Energy Conservation Assistance Program

If you are part of a common-interest community or charitable or nonprofit group, such as a homeowners association, condominium owners association, place of worship providing community services, or other nonprofit or recreational organization in Fairfax County looking to make energy efficiency upgrades, the Energy Conservation Assistance Program may be for you!

Learn More About the Program

Mini-Grants for Invasive Plant Control

Fairfax PRISM is offering community associations (homeowners, condo associations and civic associations) and faith communities in Fairfax County the opportunity to apply for mini-grants of up to $5,000 to pay for professional control of invasive plants threatening trees on common land they own or manage.

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Power of Faith Energy Solutions

Fairfax County's Office of Environmental & Energy Coordination and Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions partnered together to support congregations across Northern Virginia in saving energy and lowering costs. Power of Faith Fairfax offers exclusive grants and financing for houses of worship to make energy-saving upgrades easier and more affordable.

Learn More about the Power of Faith

Government Rebates and Incentives (Federal, State, County)

Elective Pay and Transferability - Information from the IRS for tax-exempt entities to benefit from certain clean energy investment and production credits.
Virginia Energy Sense – An energy efficiency education program with information on tax incentives and rebates available to businesses and residents.
ENERGY STAR® Rebate Finder – Special offers and rebates from ENERGY STAR Partners.
Fairfax County Solar Equipment Tax Exemption – Qualifying installations entitle the property owner to a tax exemption for five years.

Utility Rebates and Incentives

Dominion Energy Programs - For Dominion Energy customers, a list of residential and non-residential programs.
Washington Gas Programs – For Washington Gas customers, several types of equipment rebates are available.
Columbia Gas of Virginia Programs – or Columbia Gas of Virginia customers, several rebates for qualifying upgrades are available.

Building a Green Team

Assembling a group of interested and responsible staff can be a great first step toward establishing a culture of sustainably in your organization. These groups are often called green teams, but any name will do. At Fairfax County, our employee group is called Fairfax Employees for Environmental Excellence, or FEEE. Based on our experience, we are pleased to share some tips for how to start a green team and outreach ideas that we’ve found successful.

Start Assembling Your Green Team

Become a Green Business Partner Ally

Fairfax County is recognizing businesses that are actively engaging in or interested in sustainable business practices that advance climate action and will help create a carbon neutral economy. Does your organization work directly with local businesses who want to become more sustainable? Consider becoming a Green Business Partners Ally to help us further the vision and mission of the GBP!

Learn More about Being a Green Business Partners Ally

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Tree Distribution to Community Organizations

Charge Up Fairfax

Energy Conservation Assistance Program

Mini-Grants for Invasive Plant Control

Power of Faith Energy Solutions

Sustain Fairfax: Your Actions, Our Climate

Building a Green Team

Become a Green Business Partner Ally

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