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About VA250 Grants

The VA250 Commission offers grant programs to support local commemorative events, programs, and activities. Local VA250 committees whose local governing body has passed a resolution of support are encouraged to apply. Funding for VA250 Grants is provided by the VA250 Commission. Projects should be focused on content on the American Revolution.

Funding for VA250 Grants is provided by the VA250 Commission.

  • Application opens Friday, May 1, 2026
  • Applications are due Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
    • **Deadline extended! Applications now due Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
  • Decisions will be made September, 2026 (date to be announced).
  • Project/Budget period dates: October 1, 2026 to September 31, 2027

Applicants may apply for up to $10,000, and a 1:1 match is required. Grants will be managed as subawards through the University of Virginia.

The Commission prefers that the local committees choose one project per grant cycle to support.

Grant recipients will use the VA250 logo and branding identification and submit a final report detailing outcomes, number of participants, and an evaluation of the program’s reach and success. 

  • Organizations are eligible to apply for VA250 Grants and Virginia Humanities grants at the same time.
  • Organizations can apply for one VA250 project at a time, and must complete the work on one before applying for another.
  • Projects should be focused on content related to the American Revolution and its legacy and applicants should work with their local VA250 Committees. You can find more details about the VA250 Committees here: https://va250.org/va250localcommittees/
  • Who is eligible?
    • Non-profits established as 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service 
    • 501(c)(3) institutions of higher education 
    • Other not-for-profit organizations as designated by the IRS 
    • Municipalities and units of government
    • Tribal nations recognized by the State of Virginia and/or the United States federal government. Groups seeking funding that identify themselves as tribes/nations but are not recognized by the state or federal government are not eligible unless they apply in partnership with an eligible fiscal sponsor (incorporated nonprofit). Virginia Humanities acknowledges the following nations as recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia: Cheroenhaka Nottoway, Chickahominy, Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Monacan, Nansemond, Nottoway, Pamunkey, Patawomeck, Rappahannock, and Upper Mattaponi.
    • Local committees and partners of your local VA250 Committee.
  • Community forums and public discussions, including book or film discussion programs
  • Community history projects, including oral histories
  • Conferences and symposia, academic conferences where there is a strong public component
  • Curriculum resources for K-12 classroom use
  • Exhibits—physical and/or online   
  • Festivals and interpretive performances
  • Institutes and similar programs for teachers
  • Lectures and lecture series
  • Media programs: production of films, script development, videos, television, radio, podcasts, websites, or digital media  
  • Project planning
  • Print publications—books, brochures, exhibit catalogs, and interpretive maps   
  • Research that leads to programs having a direct public audience   
  • Travel expenses for project personnel (mileage and meals) 

Grant Funding May Not Support:

  • Advocacy or political action; programs that promote a particular policy or point of view
  • Creative or performing arts, unless used in a supporting role to enhance discussion
  • Courses for credit, except those designed especially for teachers
  • Indirect costs
  • International travel
  • Awards or gifts
  • Building construction, restoration, or renovation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Do not substitute a different budget format or table
  • Cost share is required
    • Cash cost share is any monetary donation to the project, usually from a third-party source (another grant, for example)
    • In-kind cost share is any other contribution, including but not limited to volunteer, staff, or part time salaries not paid by the grant. Facilities use and materials are also in-kind cost share items
  • Sample budgets can be found in the FAQ section

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