Notices to Prospective Applicants and Grantees
- Our online application forms (for Rolling Grants only) are now open. Letters of Intent must be submitted for all Rolling Grant applications. If you are a current grantee, all reporting forms are available.
- If you are a current grantee, all reporting forms are available.
- CARES Act Final Reports were due on December 15, 2020. If your report is past due, please contact the Grants Program staff at grants@virginiahumanities.org for assistance.
If you have questions or need assistance, contact the grants program staff at grants@virginiahumanities.org.
Grant Opportunities
Applicants should contact Virginia Humanities Grants staff at grants@virginiahumanities.org or 434-924-3296 in advance of submitting proposals. Draft proposals are strongly encouraged for all applications.
Spring & Fall Grants
- Spring Deadline: April 15, decisions in early June
- Fall Deadline: October 15, decisions in early December (deadline extended to October 23 for 2020 applications)
- Maximum request: $20,000
- Most Spring and Fall grants are in the $5,000–$10,000 range
- Additional requirements for requests greater than $10,000 (see grant manual for details)
Rolling Grants
These grants are awarded between regular cycles.
- Proposals may be submitted at any time. Decisions typically within 2-3 weeks
- Maximum request: $5,000
- Most rolling grants are in the $2,000-$3,000 range
- Rolling grants support: planning, first step(s) or phase(s) in a larger project, programs or activities that take place before the next spring or fall grant review period
Beneath the Surface
This one-time grant opportunity is the result of a partnership between Virginia Humanities and The Hampton Roads Community Foundation (HRCF) to address issues surrounding race and the history of race in the communities of South Hampton Roads. More »
Beneath the Surface Deadlines
- Proposal Deadline: December 1, 2020
- Funding Decisions: January 30, 2021
- Grant Period: February 1, 2021 – March 1, 2022
Note: Letters of intent are not required for Beneath the Surface grants.
Grant Resources
For Applicants
- Start an Application – Create an account to get started
- Learn How to Apply
- Grant Guidelines (Fall/Spring & Rolling Grants)
For Grant Recipients
- Login – Manage your grant application
- Grant Manual
- CARES Act Grant Guidelines
- Crediting Virginia Humanities (logos)
- Submit a Project Update