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Virginia Arts Grants

Explore 90 grant opportunities

Virginia Special Events & Festivals Program
$20,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to established festivals and special events in Virginia to enhance tourism and attract visitors, requiring a partnership with local lodging and a commitment to marketing outside the region.

Community Development
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VTC VA250 Tourism Marketing Program
$10,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to Virginia-based organizations for marketing commemorative events and programs celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, focusing on themes of history, freedom, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Arts
Exclusive - see details
Virginia Touring Grant 2026
$7,500
Virginia Commission for the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Virginia-based nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to promote accessible performing arts events featuring artists from the state's Touring Artist Roster.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Falls Church Arts & Humanities Project Grant 2026
$5,000
City of Falls Church
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Falls Church, Virginia, to support projects that promote arts, culture, and history, enhancing community engagement and accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Virginia Humanities VA250 Grant Program
$10,000
Virginia Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, educational institutions, and local governments for projects that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, promoting public engagement and historical reflection.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Virginia Commission for the Arts
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
Creative Communities Partnership Grants
$4,500
Virginia Commission for the Arts
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
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
General Operating Support Grant
Contact for amount
Virginia Commission for the Arts
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
ArtsFairfax Project Support Grants Program 2026
$25,000
ArtsFairfax
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of Falls Church to create innovative projects that enhance community access to the arts and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 General Operating Support Grant
Contact for amount
Arlington Commission for the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local arts and cultural organizations in Arlington County to enhance their programming and community impact, promoting artistic excellence and cultural diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 Individual Artist Grant Program
$15,000
Arlington Commission for the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists in Arlington for innovative projects that promote public access to the arts, enhance artistic quality, and foster community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
Richard S. Reynolds Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations focused on impactful projects in science, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and the arts, primarily within the Greater Richmond area.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Virginia Humanities Rapid Grant Program
$3,500
Virginia Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for small-scale public humanities projects in Virginia, aimed at enhancing community engagement and understanding of the human experience.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence
$10,000
Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and a residency opportunity for early-career artists creating work that explores themes related to plants, gardens, or landscapes.

Arts
Individuals
Arts Equity Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Norfolk Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Norfolk, Virginia, to promote diversity and access in the arts through expanded programming, educational initiatives, and performances at the historic Attucks Theatre.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 General Operating Support Grants
Contact for amount
Norfolk Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Norfolk, Virginia, to help cover their general operating costs and enhance cultural programming for the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 Arts Grants
Contact for amount
Norfolk Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for specific arts projects that benefit the residents of Norfolk, Virginia.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 Tourism Grant Program
$25,000
Loudoun County Government
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, municipalities, and businesses in Loudoun County to develop tourism initiatives that attract visitors and enhance the local economy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant
$20,000
Allan and Margot Blank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Virginia, particularly in the Greater Richmond area, that focus on contemporary classical music and regional visual arts.

Arts
Nonprofits