How much funding does Visiting Scholar Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Visiting Scholar Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Visiting Scholar Grants?

Eligible applicants: University of Richmond; Hampden-Sydney College; Virginia Commonwealth University.

How often is Visiting Scholar Grants offered?

Visiting Scholar Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Visiting Scholar Grants

The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

University of Richmond
Hampden-Sydney College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Program Description: The Virginia Society distributes Visiting Scholar grants to support academic scholars at partner institutions in Virginia.

Other requirements

Virginia Military Institute
These grants are intended to promote study and discussion of the Revolutionary era and support education of future leaders.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Virginia, US

Purpose: Support for visiting scholars at Virginia academic institutions

Eligible Institutions:

University of Richmond
Hampden-Sydney College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute

Program Description: The Virginia Society distributes Visiting Scholar grants to support academic scholars at partner institutions in Virginia. These grants are intended to promote study and discussion of the Revolutionary era and support education of future leaders.

What The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 3
Total given: $224K
Median grant: $25K
Range: $6,500–$192K

By dollars: District of Columbia 86%, Virginia 14%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Mount Vernon, VA; Williamsburg, VA.

Example grants

The Society of the Cincinnati Inc · Washington, DC

Operations

$192K
George Washington's Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, VA

Renovation of george washington's tomb

$25K
Niahd - the College of William and Mary Foundation · Williamsburg, VA

To fund interpretive speaker program and instructorships

$6,500