335 Virginia Grants for Arts and Culture

Opportunity for USA young artists to compete for a cash prize and in-kind support in a variety of disciplines. The goal of the program is to identify outstanding young artists and encourage their development in the following disciplines: film, jazz, classical music, th...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International emerging artists to join a program at a craft school. The program is intended for artists who are interested in expanding their abilities while performing integral jobs at the school. Fellows will work part-time in position...

In-kind donations of musical instruments to USA public school music teachers, administrators, after school program directors, and social workers for students who cannot take part in music programs due to financial need. For some programs, a site visit may be required....

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia individuals and arts organizations for professional development opportunities and art education experiences that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local artists, art educators, and organ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia artists and arts organizations in eligible areas for the advancement of their creative skills. Funding will be awarded to provide opportunities for planning and carrying out short-term projects. The projects are intended to widen the ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites. Fund...

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA foodways tradition bearers and practitioners in multiple states and counties to recognize and advance their work. Funding is intended to support events, learning and teaching opportunities, infrastructure expenses, and other components of ...

Fellowships to USA individuals working in the field of children's media to support professional development. The fellowship includes opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration. Eligible applicants are involved in designing and producing interactive media...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research studies requiring travel. Funding is intended for fieldwork that explores the world through conservation, cultural, and scientific lenses. Eligible applicants have taken an unconventional approach to acq...

Fellowships to USA and Puerto Rico individuals and students to learn how to be an art critic. Participants will be required to attend a number of lectures and meet one-on-one with their assigned mentor. Individuals who already have an interest in the arts, art history,...

Award of $750 to a USA or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a considerable contribution to the analysis of costume, ...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for charitable activities benefiting residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, environ...

Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Organizations with small budgets are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theat...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories musicians to support performances and tours in a specified music genre. Funding is intended to assist both new and established musicians, solo artists, and musicians who play in an ensemble. The purpose of the program is t...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a New York-based residency program within their artistic discipline. Residencies are available in the following disciplines: music, architecture, writing, art, and dance. The residency will take p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations, firms, academic institutions, and other nonprofit organizations for research projects related to architecture. Funding is intended for projects that focus on housing innovation, regenerative design, and d...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA early-career filmmakers to support the creation of filmmaking projects that have an educational theme. Funding is intended to assist filmmakers in the early stage of their careers who are in the pre-production phase of filming. Eligible p...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International artists to develop their artistic abilities. The opportunity is available to artists within the following disciplines: printing, book arts, and papermaking. In addition to a stipend, participants will have access to the Fo...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico researchers and scholars for projects that advance scholarly craft research. Funding is intended for expenses related to research. Previously funded projects include research on textile and fabric artists, silk-making, basket-making, broom...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, communities, and individuals for projects related to ancient literature, language, and history. Funding is intended to support programs, events, and projects that involve community residents in discussions on topi...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. The p...

Grants to Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. New applicants must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in th...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit, independent, academic, and community-based organizations for the creation of digital representations of unique historical and cultural materials. An initial application must be submitted prior to the final application. Funding is int...

Fellowships to USA social sciences, arts, and humanities faculty members for professional development. The goal of the program is to encourage the advancement of Ph.D. scholars from underrepresented backgrounds who support efforts to eliminate inequities in their field...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in an art contest to depict the impact of diabetes. Eligible applicants are anyone whose life has been affected by diabetes, whether they have the condition themselves or are supporting someone e...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, individual researchers, and K-12 public school teachers for cultural and historic research and educational projects about chocolate and the production process. Special consideration will be given to proposals that describe how the...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe nonprofit organizations to build their brands. The program will provide web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to create an impact and reach target audiences. Eligible services include ...

Contract for services to a USA artist, performance arts organization, or event producer for arts programming in eligible locations for the upcoming Black History Month. The vendor can propose a wide variety of programs including music, educational presentations, visual...

Fellowships to USA PhD candidates for dissertation research and writing related to art history and visual culture in the United States, including Native American art. Projects should focus primarily on an art object or image and employ a visual studies or art-history a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to make ...

Fellowships to USA early-career doctoral students for creative research projects related to the social sciences and humanities. Funding is intended to assist doctoral students who are seeking innovative approaches to dissertation research in the humanities and interpre...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit organizations for activities and projects related to contemporary American music. New applicants are required to submit an account request prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for special ...

Grants of $1,000 to Virginia K-12 and IHE teachers to promote careers related to STEAM-H fields. Funding is intended for educational projects associated with science, technology, engineering, arts/agriculture, mathematics, and health to raise awareness among K-12 and c...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in several states to fund programs and services that impact and improve local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding shall be granted to promote equitable community impact projects in areas such as...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of charitable activities with worldwide benefit. Funding is intended to empower organizations. Focus areas include education, environment, child welfare, arts, healthcare, and community. However, all types of propo...

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and receive approval to submit an application. Funding is intended for applicants providing free or low-cost music instruc...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environme...

Prize of $1,000 to a Virginia poet in recognition of outstanding works of poetry. The recipient of the award must be a poet born or living in Virginia or a past long-term resident. One submission will be selected to receive the prize and will be published in the online...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizations for amateur radio programs and initiatives. Preference will be given to proposals that are sustainable and expandable. Projects that include youth are encouraged, as well as projects with the support of the local community or...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, humanities, health, education, human services, and religion. The grant program seeks to ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health, education, arts and culture, humanities, human services, and religion....

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International researchers, academics, artists, and scholars to use the funding source's archives for their research. Funding is intended for individuals who can prove their need for the material and who are prevented from accessing the F...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and health. Pr...

Award to a USA precollegiate teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to American history education. Nominees for this award have undertaken activities to advance the intellectual development of other teachers or students. Successful candidates will demonstrate e...

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA and territories early mid-career artists and scholars for independent projects related to arts, architecture, and culture. Fellowships are intended to provide time to complete independent works and are frequently used to supplement sabbati...

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and general operating support within the focus areas of community services, health, education, arts...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, theater companies, educational organizations, and individuals for musical performances and projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of expenses related to performances, research, and publications....

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthropologi...

Fellowships of up to $1,500 to USA graduate students to support the writing of dissertations in American history. Priority will be given to research on immigration and ethnic history, particularly in the 19th century. Funded students should be working on their doctoral...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote the study of and participation in contemporary music. Eligible organizations offer instruction in jazz creation, composition, songwriting, and creating new music. Preference will be given to organizations that make an ef...