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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, nonprofits, and local governments in providing artist-led educational programs to enhance access to the arts for diverse communities.

Arts
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
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
Creative Neighborhoods Grant Program
$10,000
City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This program provides financial support for community-based art projects that promote neighborhood pride and creativity through free, multigenerational gatherings and artistic activities.

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
General Operating Support Grant
Contact for amount
Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to established arts organizations in Virginia to enhance their operations, artistic quality, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Performing Arts Partnership Grant
$60,000
Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department (VB CAD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit performing arts organizations for collaborative projects that engage the Virginia Beach community through live music, dance, and theater performances.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Virginia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in creating innovative arts projects that engage and benefit underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Operating Support Small: Small Arts Organizations Grant
$2,500
Virginia Commission for the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofit arts organizations in Virginia to enhance their artistic and operational capabilities while engaging the community.

Arts
Nonprofits