About 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 (Awards for sponsorship may not exceed $2,000, or more than 50% of an event’s total operating budget.)
Eligibility
- Up-to-date nonprofit status
- Tribal nations recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or the United States federal government
- Applicants (organizations) may not apply to more than one funding opportunity at the same time
- Applicants may not apply if they currently have an open grant
What We Fund
- Exhibits
- Conferences
- Festivals
- Film screenings
- Symposiums
Funding Priorities
- Programs with large numbers of attendees or viewership
- Programs that are free or low-cost to attend
- Supporting organizations not recently funded by Virginia Humanities grant programs
Funding Restrictions
- Advocacy or political action; programs that promote a particular policy or point of view
- Alcoholic beverages
- Awards or gifts
- Building construction, restoration, or renovation
- Courses for credit, except those designed especially for teachers
- Creative or performing arts, unless used in a supporting role to enhance discussion
- International travel
How to Apply
Create an account or log in to our grants portal to start your application.
