Virginia Touring Grants

The Virginia Commission for the Arts is accepting applications for its Virginia Touring Grants to increase opportunities for Virginians to experience high-quality performing arts events, and promote professional Virginia artists. Donor Name: Virginia Commission for the Arts State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Virginia Touring Assistance supports in-state touring for performing artists/ensembles. Presenters seeking support for performances select and book artists from the VCA Touring Artist Roster, which features vetted Virginia artists/ensembles that are provided a set dollar amount reserved for each touring season. Presenters apply for Virginia Touring Grants which provide up to 50 percent of the performance fee for touring programs listed on the Roster. Virginia Touring Grant awards are made to the presenter (not to the artist/ensemble), who is responsible for compensating the touring artist/ensemble in full. Fostering diverse performances across the state, this program provides Virginians with enriching arts experiences that extend beyond their immediate communities. Funding Information Grant awards are a minimum of $100 and maximum of $7,500 per performance. Programs taking place in Virginia between July 1, 2024 – June 15, 2025. Eligible Activities Programs listed in the Touring Artist Roster which take place at least 30 miles from home base of the artist/ensemble Programs must be open to the public, and the presenter must provide community-wide publicity. Elementary and secondary schools, senior living facilities, correctional facilities, and hospitals may be exempt from this requirement. Eligibility Criteria Virginia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Virginia units of local and tribal governments (including libraries, departments of parks and recreation, correctional facilities, etc.). Virginia federally tax-exempt schools (public, public charter, private, alternative, special education schools, homeschools, career and technical centers, colleges, and universities). For more information, visit Virginia Commission for the Arts.