VCA: Virginia Touring Grants

VCA: Virginia Touring Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts
Amount: US $100 - US $7,500
Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Summary

The Virginia Touring Grants program supports high-quality arts performances by reimbursing eligible organizations up to 50% of performance fees for artists from the VCA Touring Artist Roster. Designed to expand access to the arts, these grants are available to Virginia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and federally tax-exempt schools. Presenters must secure a 1:1 cash match and ensure programs are publicly accessible, fostering increased community engagement with the arts throughout Virginia.

Overview

NOTE: Virginia Touring Grant applications are available online beginning March 1.  Presenters must apply for touring support, including copies of signed contracts with touring artists/ensembles, at least two weeks prior to the event, and before December 1. Performing Arts Touring Assistance Purpose To expand access to high-quality arts performances throughout Virginia. Description Virginia Touring Grants help ensure that Virginians have access to dynamic and engaging performances. These grants support in-state touring by reimbursing eligible organizations up to 50 percent of the performance fees when showcasing artists from the VCA Touring Artist Roster. VCA Touring Artists book performances with Virginia Presenters that take place at least 30 miles from the Artist’s home base. This long-standing program broadens the reach of the arts and creates new opportunities for Virginia artists, arts organizations, and audiences throughout the state. Amount of Assistance Up to 50 percent of the performance fee for touring programs listed on the Touring Artist Roster, subject to the overall funding limit allocated for each VCA Touring Artist/Ensemble. Virginia Touring Grant awards are made to the Presenter (not to the VCA Touring Artist/Ensemble), who is responsible for compensating the VCA Touring Artist/Ensemble in full. Grant awards are a minimum of $100 and maximum of $7,500 per performance. Cash Match Grant awards to organizations must be matched 1:1. For example, if an organization requests $1,000 from VCA, it must have at least $1,000 in cash income from another source (other than state or federal funds) towards the expenses of that same project. Sources of matching funds may include revenue from the project activities such as ticket sales, contributions from foundations or corporations, government support from federal or local sources, or cash from the organization’s own accounts.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Applicants Virginia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizationsVirginia units of local and tribal governments (including libraries, departments of parks and recreation, correctional facilities, etc.)Virginia federally tax-exempt schools (public, public charter, private, alternative, special education schools, homeschools, career and technical centers, colleges, and universities)Eligible Activities Programs taking place in Virginia between July 1, 2024 – June 15, 2025Programs listed in the Touring Artist Roster which take place at least 30 miles from home base of the artist/ensemblePrograms must be open to the public, and the presenter must provide community-wide publicity. Elementary and secondary schools, senior living facilities, correctional facilities, and hospitals may be exempt from this requirement.Eligibility RequirementsMeets the basic eligibility requirements as listed on page 9 of the Guidelines for FundingAll programming must take place in Virginia ADA-compliant facilitiesMust not be under current debarment or suspension from federal fundingMust have no past due Final Reports to the VCA at the time of application