Grants & Fellowships for Educational & Cultural Initiatives in Virginia (USA)
GrantID: 75431
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
There are several grant and fellowship opportunities available for individuals, nonprofit organizations, and small research groups, particularly within the state of Virginia. These funding programs are designed to support projects that promote education, preservation, research, and community engagement related to history and culture. Eligible applicants may include nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status, local or state government agencies, recognized tribal organizations, and qualified researchers at the post-doctoral or doctoral level. Individuals not affiliated with these categories may be eligible for certain fellowships, especially those that support short-term research residencies.
The intent of these grants is broad, encompassing historical preservation, educational programming, research, archival acquisitions, conservation, infrastructure improvements, and public interpretation projects. Some opportunities focus on historically underrepresented topics or projects tied to significant anniversaries and milestones, allowing for innovative and inclusive approaches to historical study. The funds can be used for a variety of purposes such as covering travel and research expenses, supporting publication or exhibition development, and helping organizations maintain or enhance collections and facilities.
Grant amounts vary widely depending on the program and the type of applicant. Organizational grants may be part of a larger annual funding pool totaling several hundred thousand dollars, with individual awards adjusted according to project scope. Fellowships for researchers typically provide smaller stipends, around a few thousand dollars, sufficient to support travel, on-site research, and other project-related costs.
These opportunities are generally available to projects located within Virginia or for research conducted onsite at library and archival collections in Richmond. Annual application cycles are common, and successful applicants are able to use the funding to advance meaningful scholarship, increase access to historical resources, and contribute to the broader understanding of cultural and historical topics. Overall, these programs offer flexible support to help individuals and organizations pursue initiatives that enrich the community, expand knowledge, and preserve heritage for future generations.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Virginia that are actively involved in Non-Profit Support Services. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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