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.
Grant Opportunities
Regular Grants
- Two times a year
- Awards $5,000 – $20,000
- Letter of Intent (LOI) required
Rapid Grants
- Four times a year
- Awards up to $5,000
- No LOI required
Virginia 250
- Application opens March 1, 2024
- Awards up to $10,000
- No LOI required
- *Webinar December 12, 2023 at 3:00*
Other Funding Opportunities
Sponsorships
- Accepted on a rolling basis; reviewed monthly
- Provides funding for single or multi-day events with a strong humanities focus
- Awards up to $2,000
Fellowships
The fellowships program helps writers, community scholars, educators, and university faculty members uncover stories about Virginia’s history and culture. We currently offer three fellowship opportunities: Public Humanities Fellowships; Virginia HBCU Scholars Fellowships; and K–12 Educator Fellowships.
Folklife Apprenticeships
The Virginia Folklife Program invites people who are experienced in a cultural tradition to consider teaching another community member through the Folklife Apprenticeship Program. We provide funding for an artist who is considered a master of a tradition to train an apprentice of their choosing.
Grants News & Announcements
NewsAnnouncing More Than $218,000 in Grants
During National Arts & Humanities Month
Virginia Humanities, the state humanities council, announced $218,182 in grants to 21 nonprofit organizations across the Commonwealth. The announcement comes during National Arts and Humanities Month, the largest annual celebration for the arts and humanities in the nation.
NewsVirginia Voices Podcast Gives Everyday Virginians A Platform
In today’s media landscape, the Virginia Voices podcast offers a rarity: intimate and candid conversation with the individuals most deeply affected by our Commonwealth’s current events, policies, and economic trends.
News‘A Life-Sized Portrait of America’
Supported in part by Virginia Humanities, The People’s Recorder is a podcast on the Federal Writers’ Project (FWP) and its lasting impact on American history, arts, and culture.
