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4220 - Virginia's Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Grant - FY26 Funding Opportunity Details Virginia's Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Pre Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 5:00 PM Final Application Deadline: Jul 2, 2026 5:00 PM Posted Date Feb 2, 2026 9:16 AM Award Amount Range Not Applicable Project Dates 01/01/2027 - 01/01/2029 Award Announcement Date 09/17/2026 Categorical Area Community Development,History Recurring Opportunity Yes Program Officer Caitlin Sylvester Email caitlin.
sylvester@dhr. virginia. gov Virginia’s Black, Indigenous, And People of Color Historic Preservation Grant Program Chapters 185 and 186 of the Acts of Assembly of the 2022 Session of the Virginia General Assembly established in Code the Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Historic Preservation Fund (BIPOC).
The purpose of the legislation is to create a grant program to protect and support Virginia’s historically underserved and underrepresented communities and the cultural and historical sites associated with them. This fund will provide grants for the acquisition, protection, and rehabilitation of historic and archaeological sites of significance associated with Virginia’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Preapplication opens in WebGrants --February 2, 2026 Preapplication closes-- May 1, 2026 Full Application opens--May 11, 2026 Full Application closes--July 2, 2026 Review Period--July and August 2026 Award Decisions--Late September 2026 The BIPOC Grant Manual is linked HERE . Please read through the document to become familiar with the grant requirements. This grant manual is subject to change.
The application scoresheet and review criteria are also available for review. The first step in the application process is the Preapplication in WebGrants. The form will help determine if the project meets minimum eligibility requirements as set out in the legislation and grant manual .
We will let you know if your project is eligible for this grant fund and invite you to complete the full grant application in WebGrants. See the grant manual for further details.
State-recognized or federally recognized Indian tribes Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations Purchase of a fee simple or protective interest in real property Rehabilitation of real property Stabilization of real property Data recovery (e.g. archaeological excavation) of any cultural or historical property associated with Black, Indigenous, or people of color communities Project properties must be listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register, the National Register of Historic Places, designated as a National Historic Landmark, or determined eligible for such listing by DHR.
Grants may be awarded for acquisitions upon which the applicant has already completed the transaction, subject to the criteria outlined in Section E of the legislation. Grant award recommendations made by the Department will be presented to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources for approval.
Reconstructing historic properties (recreating all or a significant portion that no longer exists), moving historic properties, or work on moved historic properties that are no longer eligible for listing in the NRHP. Acquisition of collections, conservation of collections, or long-term maintenance or curatorial work beyond the grant period.
Projects involving establishment or enhancement of cash reserves, endowments, revolving funds, fund-raising costs, lobbying or advocacy activities. Projects already completed or funded through other state or federal programs.
Architectural survey projects for the sole purpose of listing an individual historic resource or district on the National Register of Historic Places (however, these expenses may be eligible if part of a larger eligible project/activity). A link to the LEGISLATION authorizing this grant program is provided here BIPOCGrantFund@dhr. virginia.
gov Description File Name Type Size Upload Date BIPOC Fund Application Scoresheet Application Review Scoring_1-2026. pdf pdf 152 KB 02/02/2026 09:23 AM BIPOC Fund Grant Manual BIPOC-Fund-Grant-Manual_4-2025. pdf pdf 419 KB 02/02/2026 09:23 AM BIPOC Fund Project Review Criteria Project Review Criteria_1-2026.
pdf pdf 161 KB 02/02/2026 09:23 AM Website Links Website links BIPOF Fund Grant Program Website https://www. dhr. virginia.
gov/grant-funding/virginias-black-indigenous-and-people-of-color-historic-preservation-grant-program/ Program Introduction Video https://youtu. be/4lO7H0s9bX4? feature=shared Instructions for applying for funding https://www.
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-Applicant-instructions-for-applying-for-funding-in-WebGrants. pdf Questions Submitted Date Question Answer Feb 23, 2026 4:11 PM How do I find and submit the application? Please see the instructions linked here for more details: https://www.
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-Applicant-instructions-for-applying-for-funding-in-WebGrants. pdf Feb 23, 2026 4:13 PM Can I add someone else to the application so that we can work on it together? Yes, more individuals can be added to work on the application with you.
Have them register for WebGrants under your organization and then you will be able to add them under the "general information" section of the application. Feb 23, 2026 4:14 PM Can preparation of a national register nomination be one of the eligible costs in association with an application that is seeking funding for stabilization work?
Likewise, can preparation of drawings and other planning documents be eligible cost items for an application seeking funding for stabilization work? Yes, preparation of a NRHP nomination as well as any planning documents for proposed work are both eligible expenses as long as the primary focus of the project is stabilization/rehabilitation construction work. Feb 23, 2026 4:15 PM Can I download the application for my records?
How? You can download the application by selecting the "preview" button. From there you can print or download the application.
Feb 23, 2026 4:16 PM I have completed my application, but it is still in editing status, how do I proceed to submit? You will need to select "mark as complete" and then the green "submit" button. Please see the instructions linked here for more details: https://www.
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-Applicant-instructions-for-applying-for-funding-in-WebGrants. pdf Jun 10, 2026 1:48 PM Is it okay if the funding amount request in the Full Application is different than what was requested in the preapplication? Yes, the funding request can be different in the full application.
We understand that as you firm up your project goals and scope, the cost often changes. Jun 23, 2026 10:18 AM Good Morning, I am prepared to submit my application, but it is saying your application is not ready to submit. I have filled out all the required fields.
Please help. Thanks Hello. To submit your application, you need to fill out all the fields and then also mark each section as complete.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Virginia-based businesses with at least 51% minority ownership and revenue under $500,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 – $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Business Grant is funded by Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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