Grant fund to Support Projects that Highlight local Stories in Virginia (USA)
GrantID: 66019
Grant Funding Amount Low: $3,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $15,000
Summary
This grant is intended to support projects that highlight local stories, culture, community life, or historical inquiry in one or more regions (especially in the sponsoring state). It aims to encourage public engagement with heritage, arts, and shared memory. Funds may be used for program expenses such as research, exhibitions, outreach, or educational activities that connect with community audiences. Grants are available to nonprofit organizations, small institutions, and in some cases independent scholars or freelance practitioners; eligibility can vary by program stream. Award sizes may range from modest (a few thousand dollars) to more substantial support, depending on project scale and competition.
The grant typically welcomes proposals that emphasize access, equity, diversity, and community voice, and favors projects that involve partnerships, innovative formats, or underrepresented perspectives. It may prioritize underserved regions, rural communities, or ideas that bring together new collaborators. Recipients are generally expected to produce public results (lectures, displays, digital media, workshops, publications) and to share how the work contributes to local understanding or civic reflection.
This opportunity is usually available throughout the state (or in several regions within it), for multiple cycles each year (for example, a regular round with higher funding, and a “rapid” round for smaller, fast-turnaround support). Applicants must check which cycle fits their timeline and for which geographic or institutional types they are eligible.
If you like, I can draft a version of this summary specifically for your region (your state) or for your project, and help you check eligibility.
Organizations and individuals based in Virginia who are engaged in Arts, Culture, History & Humanities may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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