Funding Amount

$591,900 total awarded (FY25)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Operating Support Grants

Overview: ArtsFairfax's largest grant program providing critical funding for the basic operation of vital programs, performances, arts education, and services to residents of Northern Virginia.

Geographic Scope: Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, and City of Falls Church

Key Statistics (FY25):

  • Total Awarded: $591,900

  • Number of Organizations: 58 arts and culture organizations

  • Leadership Diversity: 81% female leadership, 28% BIPOC leadership, 24% veteran leadership

  • Organization Size: Half of recipients are small businesses with budgets under $100,000
  • Eligibility:

  • Minimum eligible budget: $5,000

  • Arts and culture nonprofits serving the region

  • Organizations representing all arts disciplines

  • Organizations across all nine magisterial districts
  • Disciplines Funded:

  • Dance

  • Theater

  • Instrumental Music

  • Vocal Music/Opera

  • Visual Arts

  • Literature

  • Film

  • Multidisciplinary/Arts Services

  • Arts Education
  • Review Process:

  • Applications reviewed and scored by independent grant panel

  • Panel comprised of local professionals with expertise in various arts disciplines

  • Panel reviews made accessible to applicants and general public
  • Contact:

  • Phone: (703) 642-0862

  • Email: info@artsfairfax.org

  • Address: 2667 Prosperity Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
  • About ArtsFairfax:
    ArtsFairfax is the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, incorporated as a 501(c)(3) since 1964. Funded in part by Fairfax County, Virginia Commission for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, corporations, foundations, and individuals.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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