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VA 250 Grants - Virginia Humanities Newsletter & Annual Reports 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.
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/ 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 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 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. org Indigenous Acknowledgment Indigenous Acknowledgment Virginia Humanities acknowledges the Monacan Nation , the original people of the land and waters of our home in Charlottesville, Virginia. We invite you to learn more about Indians in Virginia in our Encyclopedia Virginia .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, museums, libraries, historic sites, and cultural organizations in Virginia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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West Virginia Humanities Council Teacher Institute Grants is a grant from the West Virginia Humanities Council that funds educator professional development through humanities-focused teacher institutes. The program supports West Virginia educators and institutions seeking to deepen their engagement with humanities disciplines and integrate those perspectives into classroom instruction. The Council offers multiple grant types with varying deadlines throughout the year, including a September 1 cycle. Additional grant types from the Council include fellowship grants, publication grants, and travel assistance programs, each with their own application cycles. Interested applicants should review the Council's General Grant Guidelines and contact grants administrator Erin Riebe at (304) 346-8500 or riebe@wvhumanities.org for eligibility details. Award amounts vary.
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.