Virginia Special Events and Festivals Grant Program

Virginia Special Events and Festivals Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Virginia Tourism Corporation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: January 03, 2026

Summary

The Virginia Special Events and Festivals Grant Program, offered by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, supports marketing and production for established events with significant local economic impact. Eligible events must have a minimum attendance of 500 and two years of prior attendance since 2022. Awards range from $5,000 to $20,000, depending on attendance tiers. Preference is given to events with substantial local cash or in-kind match, fostering community engagement and tourism growth.

Overview

About The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) offers several funding programs to assist the Virginia travel industry. Virginia Special Events and Festivals Program Award tiers: Tier One: 500-4,999 attendees; up to $5,000 award with minimum 50% cash or in-kind match Tier Two 5,000-19,999 attendees; up to $10,000 award with minimum 50% cash or in-kind match Tier Three 20,000+ attendees; up to $20,000 award with minimum 50% cash or in-kind match

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Virginia based special events and festivals for marketing and production of special events and festivals; special events and festivals must have at least two years of prior attendance since 2022 and must have a minimum attendance of 500 attendees.