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Virginia Arts Grants

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Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Arts in Practice Grants
$2,000
Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Commission for the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Virginia-based schools, nonprofit organizations, and local governments in providing artist-led residencies that enhance community engagement and educational experiences through immersive arts activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Jesse N. Bosang Trust Grant
$6,000
Jesse N. Bosang Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that serve Pulaski County, Virginia, focusing on various areas such as education, health, and human services.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Organizational Development Grants
$1,250
Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department (VB CAD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports non-profit arts and humanities organizations in Virginia Beach by providing financial assistance for professional development, technology upgrades, and consulting services to enhance their operational effectiveness and community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Creative Communities Partnership Grants
$4,500
Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Virginia's local and tribal governments to support independent arts organizations that serve underserved communities through arts activities.

Arts
City or township governments
Grants to Improve Quality of Life in Virginia
Contact for amount
Newton B. Shingleton trust
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Winchester, Virginia, and nearby areas that enhance community well-being through programs in arts, education, health, and other charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Project Grants
Contact for amount
Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department (VB CAD)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local government units to implement arts and humanities projects that engage the Virginia Beach community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants
$5,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal governments for community-based projects that celebrate and promote folk and traditional arts in the Mid Atlantic region.

Arts
Nonprofits
Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust
$60,000
Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust (administred by Bank of America)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Virginia-based nonprofits focused on arts, culture, education, and human services, helping them enhance their programs and operations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Special Event Incubation Grant
$5,000
Richmond Region Tourism
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations looking to create new events or enhance existing ones in the Richmond Region, with a focus on attracting overnight visitors to boost local tourism and the economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Cultural Arts Grants
Contact for amount
Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department (VB CAD)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Virginia Beach for community-based arts projects that promote cultural equity and inclusivity, particularly for underrepresented and diverse communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Portsmouth Cultural Arts Grant
$15,000
City of Portsmouth
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Portsmouth that provide arts and cultural programs benefiting the local community, with a focus on projects that engage underserved populations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Central Appalachia Living Traditions Experiences
$10,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 18, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support for folk and traditional arts projects in designated Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia, aimed at celebrating and preserving cultural heritage through community engagement and artistic activities.

Arts
Individuals
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grant
$15,000
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific eastern U.S. states for projects that focus on human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Advancing the Arts Grants Program
$1,500
Arts Council of the Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This program provides funding to educators, teaching artists, and arts organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County to create innovative arts-based educational projects that enhance K-12 learning and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
Capacity Building Grant
$1,500
Williamsburg Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits in Williamsburg to support a variety of community projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the area.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Annual Arts Program Grants
$12,500
City of Alexandria
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local artists, arts organizations, and service providers in delivering high-quality arts experiences to residents of Alexandria.

Arts
Individuals
Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust Fund
$75,000
Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia, focusing on assisting the visually impaired and delivering medical care to low-income individuals.

Health
Nonprofits
Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

Arts
Nonprofits