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Meet Elsabé Dixon

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As Executive Director of the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, Elsabé Dixon is currently overseeing a $10,000 grant from Virginia Humanities supporting production of a new orientation film for the museum.

“The ‘Omitted History’ visitor video seeks to make clear the museum’s goals of cultural accessibility, equity, and inclusion. We want to serve and include all of the Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Caswell County communities.” – Elsabé Dixon

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Grants Program News

• $599,500 in CARES Act awards were announced on May 14, 2020.
• Announcing thirty-two new grants – 6/25/2020
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Notice to Prospective Applicants

February 18, 2020: Our grant guidelines and application process are undergoing revisions. The limit on Open Grant requests has been increased to $20,000 and beginning July 1, 2020, the limit on Discretionary Grants will increase to $5,000. The current limit of $3,000 remains in effect until then. More »

About the Grants Program

Virginia Humanities accepts proposals from nonprofit organizations seeking funding to develop public humanities programs for audiences in Virginia.

Since 1974, Virginia Humanities has awarded more than 3,500 grants, bringing scholars and citizens together to promote a greater understanding of the humanities.

Grant Opportunities

Open Grant Program Open to proposals on a wide range of subjects, for projects in any format, and for amounts typically up to $10,000. Deadlines are April 15th (extended to April 24th 2020) and October 15th. Review our Open Grant guidelines before applying.

Discretionary Grant Program Smaller grants of up to $3,000. There is no deadline for this program; applications are accepted at any time.

Applicants should contact Virginia Humanities Grants staff at grants@virginiahumanities.org or 434-924-3296 in advance of submitting Discretionary or Open Grant proposals. Draft proposals are strongly encouraged for all applications.

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