Virginia Humanities: Regular Grants

Virginia Humanities: Regular Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Virginia Humanities
Amount: US $3,500 - US $15,000
Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Summary

Virginia Humanities offers grants to support projects that delve into Virginia's rich history, culture, and communities. These grants aim to foster public engagement through initiatives like community discussions, history projects, and educational resources. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and recognized educational institutions. Preference is given to organizations within Virginia, although external applicants focusing on Virginia-related subjects are also welcome. The program emphasizes inclusivity and the importance of connecting with a broad audience.

Overview

About Virginia Humanities 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. What We Fund Community forums and public discussions, including book or film discussion programs Community history projects, including oral histories Conferences and symposia, academic conferences where there is a strong public component Curriculum resources for K-12 classroom use Exhibits—physical and/or online Festivals and interpretive performances Institutes and similar programs for teachers Lectures and lecture series Media programs: production of films, script development, videos, television, radio, podcasts, websites, or digital media Project planning Print publications—books, brochures, exhibit catalogs, and interpretive maps Research that leads to programs having a direct public audience Travel expenses for project personnel (mileage and meals)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who is eligible to apply? Non-profits recognized 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service  501(c)(3) institutions of higher education Other not-for-profit LLC organizations as designated by the IRS Federally recognized Native American tribal governments 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.

Ineligibility

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