VFH Grants may not be used to support the following:

• Advocacy or political action programs that promote a particular solution or point of view
• Creative or performing arts, unless they are used in a supporting role to enhance discussion of issues
• Research or writing unless these are integral to programs having a direct public audience
• Projects whose primary audience is children or youth
• Subvention of publications
• Courses for credit, except those designed especially for teachers
• Acquisition of equipment
• Building construction, restoration, or preservation
• Refreshments or entertainment
• Meals, other than necessary travel expenses for program personnel
• International travel
• Indirect costs
• Expenses incurred or paid out before a VFH grant award is made

For more information on VFH Grant policies and procedures, please read the VFH Grant Manual (docx).