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LOI deadline March 13, 2026; Full application deadline April 17, 2026; Decisions June 15, 2026. Cost share required.
The Open Grant Program from Virginia Humanities awards between $3,500 and $15,000 to support humanities projects across Virginia. Offered twice per year in alternating cycles with the Rapid Grants program, the Open Grant funds projects with a twelve-month period of performance.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and other qualifying entities serving Virginia residents; organizations may not apply in back-to-back cycles or hold two concurrent Virginia Humanities grants. A Letter of Intent (LOI) is required before a full application is assigned; the next LOI deadline is March 13, 2026, with the application deadline in April 2026.
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Regular Grants - Virginia Humanities Share Your Thoughts! Take Our Audience Survey → Newsletter & Annual Reports Awarded two times per year; alternating with Rapid Grants cycles Awards between $3,500-$15,000 Period of performance is twelve months . Next Application for the Regular Grant will open February 16, 2026 Approval of a Letter of Intent (LOI) is required.
LOI will open on February 16, 2026 Applications are assigned upon approval of LOI LOI deadline March 13, 2026 Application deadline for the next Regular Grant: Friday, April 17, 2026 Decisions for the next Regular Grant: Monday, June 15, 2026 Regular Grants are paid out in full (100%) after decision date Virginia Humanities grants staff hosted a virtual open house on Wednesday, September 3rd at 12:00PM to answer questions about open and upcoming grants opportunities.
The session was recorded for applicants to access who were unable to attend during the live session. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or other eligible organization. Visit “Who is eligible to apply?
” in the FAQ page for a complete list. Applicants may not apply in two grant opportunities at the same time Applicants may not apply to an opportunity (Rapid or Regular), if they were awarded a grant in the cycle immediately prior to the current cycle. Applicants may not have two grants open at the same time.
Applicants must complete a final report and have it approved before applying for a new grant. Applicants may receive funding for the same project in two different grant cycles, but not for a third time.
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 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 Building construction, restoration, or renovation Do not substitute a different budget format or table.
If you compose your budget on a MAC, make sure to save as an Excel file Budget forms are available for download inside the application Project costs must equal the amount you request in the grant application You must provide an explanation for how you arrive at all your costs in the budget Cost share is required for all Regular Grant applications.
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 Charlottesville, VA 22903 info@VirginiaHumanities.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and other eligible organizations serving Virginia. Cannot apply in two simultaneous grant opportunities, cannot apply if awarded in immediately prior cycle, cannot have two concurrent grants, must complete final report before reapplying. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $3,500 - $15,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Virginia Humanities Regular Grants is a program from Virginia Humanities that awards between $3,500 and $15,000 to support public humanities projects exploring Virginia's history, people, communities, and cultural traditions. Funded projects include community discussions, oral histories, exhibits, media programs, K-12 curriculum resources, festivals, lectures, and academic conferences with a strong public component. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and recognized educational institutions based in or serving Virginia. Grants are awarded twice per year; the next application deadline is April 17, 2026, with decisions announced June 15, 2026. A Letter of Intent approval is required before applying.
VA250 Grants is a grant from Virginia Humanities that funds local events, programs, and activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. In partnership with the VA250 Commission, these grants support projects that elevate diverse perspectives on the founding era and connect revolutionary ideas to contemporary civic life. Eligible applicants include local VA250 committees whose governing body has passed a resolution of support, as well as Virginia 501(c)(3) arts and cultural organizations. Awards are available up to $10,000, with a 1:1 match required. The application deadline is May 30, 2026. Additional funding streams are available through Virginia Tourism, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
West Virginia Humanities Council Major Grants provide up to $20,000 to support public humanities programming throughout West Virginia. Eligible projects include lectures, school programs, traveling and permanent exhibits, educational symposiums, and other initiatives that bring humanities scholarship into public life. The council prioritizes projects that engage diverse West Virginia communities and connect residents with history, culture, literature, ethics, and the social sciences. Organizations planning humanities events or multi-part programs with broad public reach are well-positioned to apply. This grant is an essential funding source for libraries, historical societies, universities, nonprofits, and community groups seeking to enrich civic and cultural life across the Mountain State.