65 Virginia Grants for Tourism and Travel

65 Travel and Tourism Grants for Virginia

Discover grants for travel and tourism development and marketing, cultural tourism events and festivals. Funding is also available for educational travel and professional development through travel.

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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for a Professional Exchange Program

Deadline: 04/20/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, think tank, or educational institution to manage a professional exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 208157
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or Institution to Implement a Leadership Program for ...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or academic institution to develop and implement a leadership program for youth from Asian countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 213457
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Fellowships to USA Mid-Career Journalists to Pursue In-Depth Reporting Projects

Deadline: 04/20/26

Fellowships to USA mid-career journalists to pursue in-depth reporting projects. Funding is intended for research costs, travel, and study needed to properly cover the chosen topic. Applicants should be opinion writers or reporters at news outlets in the USA, with...

GrantWatch ID#: 220671

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

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....

GrantWatch ID#: 185907

Grants to USA Judicial Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies for Ex...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Jewish Teens for Trips to Israel

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Jewish teens in eligible locations for participation in experiential programs in Israel. Funding is intended to enable youth to participate in an approved Israel trip. This program seeks to enhance a teen’s connec...

GrantWatch ID#: 179079

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Overseas Language Programs for Youth

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or public or private institution of higher education to provide foreign language programs for youth aged 15 to 18. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187296

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Administer a Foreign Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to administer a foreign exchange fellowship program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support program implementation costs f...

GrantWatch ID#: 202381

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Support Scholarships for Peo...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to establish scholarships for people with disabilities. The scholarships are intended to help individuals with developmental disabilities atte...

GrantWatch ID#: 215448

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Projects to Foster Diversity in the F...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 222487

Awards to USA and Canada Residents of Pathology for Travel Expenses and Registration Fees

Deadline: 05/05/26

Awards of up to $400 and up to $1,200 to USA and Canada residents of pathology for travel expenses and registration fees. The intent of this award is to introduce pathology residents to leadership opportunities and to the specialty's challenges. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 225499

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for an Undergraduate Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/11/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for the planning and implementation of a program to bring international undergraduate students to the USA for a five-week course. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 201789

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Artists and Galleries to Add Art to a Collect...

Deadline: 05/18/26 Conference Date: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia individuals and nonprofit arts organizations and galleries in eligible regions to contribute to a fine art collection. Funding is intended for the acquisition and deliver...

GrantWatch ID#: 183570

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Sports-Based Exchange Programs

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for sports-based exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance cross-cultural understanding through sports and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 188396

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for a Fellowship for Leaders in Africa

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to plan and administer a fellowship for young community leaders in Africa. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the fellowship is to prepa...

GrantWatch ID#: 194753

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit for a Sports Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to send professional athletes abroad for an exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote cross-cultural understa...

GrantWatch ID#: 228323

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for a Flexible Sports Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for a flexible sports exchange program that can be activated on short notice. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to activate a spec...

GrantWatch ID#: 228324

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit for a High School Foreign Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to run a high school-level foreign exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a one-semester exchange of high school ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228325

Grants to USA and Israel Doctoral Students to Conduct Short-Term Scientific Research Abroad

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA and Israel PhD students to offset travel expenses related to conducting short-term scientific research abroad. Funding is intended to support supervised research in an accredited institution of higher education or nonprofit research institution that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177361

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for an IHE Foreign Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/29/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to administer exchange programs for foreign students to attend higher education institutions in the United States. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 189305

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Support Artwork Related to Botany

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists to support artwork related to botany. The program is intended to support exceptional artists who create scientifically accurate and aesthetic illustrations of plant species. The residency will take p...

GrantWatch ID#: 196913

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Artist to Support New Botany-Related Work

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging artist for the development of new work related to gardens, plants, or landscapes. Funding is intended to support a visual artist, literary artist, musician, filmmaker, poet, playwright, performance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196916

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Support Research Related to Botany

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging scholar or researcher for the development of work related to the arts, culture, and history of landscapes, gardens, and plants. Funding is intended to support a fellowship program focusing on the hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 196917

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studies Related to Plants

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual emerging scientist for research studies related to plants. Priority funding is intended to support an individual whose work involves organismal plant biology. The fellowship program includes a two...

GrantWatch ID#: 196918

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar for Studies Related to Conservation

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging scientist, scholar, or practitioner for studies related to plants. Funding is intended to support an individual whose work and research involve plant and landscape conservation. The fellowship progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196919

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support Botany-Related Studies

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other res...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920

Grants to USA Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Arts Tourism Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and up to $50,000 to USA artists and arts nonprofit organizations for arts tourism programs in eligible regions. The program will be a week-long event in Florida during Fall 2026, with the goal of attracting tourists through art exhibits, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 228296

In-Kind Services to a USA Nonprofit Attraction Including a Free Advertising Campaign

Deadline: 06/15/26

In-kind services to a USA nonprofit zoo, garden, museum, or aquarium to enhance the results of a free advertising campaign. The successful applicant will receive an ad campaign restructure, professional management services, and training. The intention of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221863

Awards to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students in the Field of Folklore to Attend a Con...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students working in the field of public folklore. The award funds will be used to cover costs related to attending an annual conference hosted by the funding source. Eligible nominees are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222497

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Postdoctoral Researchers to Participate in a Sci...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue postdoctoral research in a laboratory located in a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159200

Grants to Virginia Organizations for Athletic Events That Increase Tourism

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia organizations for athletic events that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for sports programs, such as competitions, tournaments, exhibitions, and events. The grant program seeks to promote and grow new sport...

GrantWatch ID#: 149274

Scholarships to USA College Students and College Graduates to Attend a University or Participa...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA college students and post-college young adults to study at a university or attend a long-term post-university program in Israel. Funding is intended to assist young Jewish American adults who have been involved in pro-Israel act...

GrantWatch ID#: 176540

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Related to Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204969

Grants to USA Professionals, Scholars, Artists, and Academics to Support Research, Teaching, a...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Pursue Research in Any Academic Discipline in Isra...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral scholars to pursue research in any academic discipline in a university in Israel. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive reimbursement for travel, children's educational, and relocation expenses, as well as an opportunity to...

GrantWatch ID#: 219768

Fellowship Programs in an Israeli IHE for USA Academic Scholars to Pursue Research Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowship programs in an Israeli institution of higher education for USA academic scholars to pursue research programs and advance mutual understanding. Postdoctoral scholars from any academic discipline may apply. Priority is given to US military veterans and to...

GrantWatch ID#: 219774

Grants to USA Florists to Attend Professional Development Conferences

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA florists to attend professional development conferences. Funding is intended to defray the costs of attending industry conferences and events that act as business development opportunities. Eligible applicants must be attending the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 215120

Grant to a USA Wholesale Florist Owner, Employee, or Manager to Attend a Professional Conferen...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $2,000 to a USA wholesale florist owner, employee, or manager to attend a professional conference. Preference is given to applicants who are first-time attendees of the event. The grantee will be reimbursed for attending a national, regional, or int...

GrantWatch ID#: 227760

Grant to a USA Graduate Student for Medieval Art and Architecture Research

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grant of $750 to a USA graduate student for medieval art and architecture research. Applicants should be early-stage graduate students that focus on art that coincides with the medieval world. Eligible uses of funds include research and the dissemination of findin...

GrantWatch ID#: 227413
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Grants to Virginia Businesses and Organizations for the Marketing of Festivals and Events

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $20,000 to Virginia businesses and organizations that attract tourists for the marketing of festivals and events. Funding is intended for the marketing of events with at least 500 people in atten...

GrantWatch ID#: 225247

Fellowship to USA, Canada, and International Pre-Doctoral Students to Study Archaeology at an ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowship with a stipend of $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International pre-doctoral students to study archaeology at an institute in Greece. This is a full-time research position offering the student the opportunity to conduct research that focuses on issues relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 217797

Grants to USA and Canada Faculty Members at IHEs to Develop Courses on the State of Israel

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 193633

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support res...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Jewish Young Adults to Participate in Programs in Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish young adults to attend a study, service, or career development program in Israel. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance for Jewish youth after ninth grade through the age of 35 to parti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172640

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Understanding and Appreciation of J...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of the arts, film screening, the performing arts, exhibitions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173600

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Graduates to Teach English in Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a six or 10-month program to teach English in disadvantaged communities throughout Israel. The purpose of the program is to close Israel’s educational achievement gap by adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 180172

Grants to USA Military Service Members and Veterans for Urgent Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA military service members and veterans for financial assistance for urgent needs. Funding is intended for active duty and deployed service members, as well as wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Funding is also intended for a wide ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188679

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Reporters, Journalists, Photographers, and Filmmakers...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists, reporters, photographers, and filmmakers for projects that report on a crisis situation occurring anywhere in the world. Priority will be given to projects with minimum traveling requirements and projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189176

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research and Exploration Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research and exploration projects. Eligible projects include fieldwork in the following disciplines: ecology, archaeology, earth sciences, astronomy, paleontology, and biological sciences, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198287

In-Kind Donations of Airline Tickets to USA Nonprofits for Fundraising-Related Travel

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of airline tickets to USA nonprofit organizations. Airline tickets may be used for fundraising-related travel to cities where the funding source currently has a business presence. Applicant organizations must explain how the requested flight vouc...

GrantWatch ID#: 200081