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.
Opportunities

Regular Grants
- Two times a year
- Awards $5-$20,000
- Letter of Intent (LOI) required
Rapid Grants
- Four times a year
- Awards up to $5,000
- No LOI required


Virginia 250
- Rolling deadline
- Awards up to $10,000
- No LOI required
News & Announcements

Announcing Nineteen Grants
Today, Virginia Humanities announced nineteen new grants totaling $204,827 to nonprofit organizations across the Commonwealth including a grant to Roanoke College for an exhibit titled “Fossil Tales—Connecting the Appalachian Mountains to Dragon Folklore.”

Announcing Our Class of 2023 K-12 Educator Fellows
We’re pleased to announce our newest cohort of K-12 Educator Fellows, administered to educators from all around Virginia committed to teaching the humanities.