How much funding does Virginia Humanities: Rapid Grants provide?

Virginia Humanities: Rapid Grants provides Up to US $3,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Virginia Humanities: Rapid Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Virginia Humanities: Rapid Grants

Q: Who is eligible for Virginia Humanities: Rapid Grants?

Eligible applicants: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or other eligible organization. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Virginia Humanities

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Funding Amount

Up to US $3,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or other eligible organization
Non-profit organizations located outside of Virginia are eligible to apply if their project deals with a subject or subjects directly related to Virginia and a significant audience within the state is anticipated.
Tribal nations recognized by the State of Virginia and/or the United States federal government are eligible and encouraged to apply for Virginia Humanities grant programs.
Up-to-date nonprofit status

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Virginia Humanities acknowledges the following nations as recognized by the State of Virginia: Cheroenhaka Nottoway, Chickahominy, Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Monacan, Nansemond, Nottoway, Pamunkey, Patawomeck, Rappahannock, and Upper Mattaponi.
Applicants may not have two grants open at the same time.
Applicants may receive funding for the same project in two different grant cycles, but not for a third time.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Groups seeking funding that identify themselves as tribes/nations but are not recognized by the state or federal government are not eligible unless they apply in partnership with an eligible fiscal sponsor (incorporated nonprofit).
Not eligible: Grantees may not apply in two grant opportunities at the same time.
Not eligible: Grantees may not apply to an opportunity (Rapid or Regular), if they were awarded a grant in the cycle immediately prior to the current cycle.
Not eligible: Grantees may not have two grants open at the same time.
Not eligible: Who is not eligible to apply:For-profit organizations
Not eligible: Individuals Grant Funding May Not Support:Advocacy or political action; programs that promote a particular policy or point of view.
Not eligible: Creative or performing arts, unless used in a supporting role to enhance discussion.
Not eligible: Courses for credit, except those designed especially for teachers.
Not eligible: Indirect costs.
Not eligible: International travel.
Not eligible: Awards or gifts.
Not eligible: Building construction, restoration, or renovation.

Overview

Virginia Humanities offers Rapid Grants to support projects that explore Virginia's rich history and cultural traditions. These grants are designed for smaller-scale projects that last up to nine months and aim to foster community engagement through forums, discussions, and educational resources. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and recognized tribal nations. The program emphasizes storytelling and connection to Virginia's diverse heritage, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued in the cultural narrative.

About Our Grants
Our grants support projects that explore the stories of Virginia—its history, people, communities, and cultural traditions—as well as issues and questions that impact the lives of Virginians in the present day.
Provides funding for projects with a smaller scope and duration than Regular Grants Intended for projects lasting up to nine months

Eligibility

Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or other eligible organization. Non-profit organizations located outside of Virginia are eligible to apply if their project deals with a subject or subjects directly related to Virginia and a significant audience within the state is anticipatedTribal nations recognized by the State of Virginia and/or the United States federal government are eligible and encouraged to apply for Virginia Humanities grant programs. Groups seeking funding that identify themselves as tribes/nations but are not recognized by the state or federal government are not eligible unless they apply in partnership with an eligible fiscal sponsor (incorporated nonprofit).Virginia Humanities acknowledges the following nations as recognized by the State of Virginia: Cheroenhaka Nottoway, Chickahominy, Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Monacan, Nansemond, Nottoway, Pamunkey, Patawomeck, Rappahannock, and Upper Mattaponi.
Up-to-date nonprofit status
Applicants may not have two grants open at the same time. Applicants may receive funding for the same project in two different grant cycles, but not for a third time.

Ineligibility

Grantees may not apply in two grant opportunities at the same time.Grantees may not apply to an opportunity (Rapid or Regular), if they were awarded a grant in the cycle immediately prior to the current cycle.Grantees may not have two grants open at the same time.Who is not eligible to apply:For-profit organizations
Individuals Grant Funding May Not Support:Advocacy or political action; programs that promote a particular policy or point of viewCreative or performing arts, unless used in a supporting role to enhance discussionCourses for credit, except those designed especially for teachersIndirect costsInternational travelAwards or giftsBuilding construction, restoration, or renovationAlcoholic beverages