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Virginia Commission for the Arts Project Grants is a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts that funds project-based initiatives to enrich access to the arts and drive meaningful change across Virginia communities.
The program offers several grant types including Impact Grants for arts projects, Accessibility Microgrants of up to $2,000 for improving organizational spaces and programming, and Arts in Practice Grants for in-person participatory residencies and workshops led by Teaching Artist Roster members. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $20,000 depending on grant type.
Eligible applicants include Virginia municipalities and nonprofit arts organizations. The program also includes Artist Roster Engagement grants, which are non-competitive rolling awards connecting organizations and schools with accomplished teaching and performing artists.
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English ▼ Find a Commonwealth Resource Virginia Commission for the Arts * Frequently Asked Questions * VCA, VA250 and NEA/America250 Funding Credit and Logos * VCA and NEA Funding Credit and Logos * Apply to Join the Artist Rosters * Find your Local Arts Agency * Regional, State, and Federal Partners [](https://vca. virginia.
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These grants build strong collaborations and bolster arts organizations and Virginia municipalities, providing unrestricted funding to support their missions. These grants offer project-based funding to enrich access and drive meaningful change through the arts, enriching communities and educational institutions across the state.
**Artist Roster Engagement** These non-competitive, rolling grants leverage the Artist Rosters to connect Virginia organizations and schools with accomplished teaching and performing artists. * Artist Roster Engagement [](https://vca. virginia.
gov/grant/accessibility-microgrants-opens-june-1-2026/) Accessibility Microgrants (Opens June 1, 2026) Dawn Lehuray 15, Dec 2025 0 Purpose To make the arts accessible to all Virginians by supporting improvements in an organization’s space, facilities, or programming. Description The Accessibility Microgrant provides funding up to $2,000, with a… [](https://vca. virginia.
gov/grant/arts-in-practice/) Arts in Practice Grants enhance arts education by funding in-person, participatory residencies/workshops led by artists listed on the VCA Teaching Artist Roster. This is a rolling grant program and applications… [](https://vca. virginia.
gov/grant/community-impact-grants/) Community Impact Grants fund high-quality creative arts programming, creation of new work, expansion of successful arts projects, and/or arts-based services to the field. Impact Grants support any artistic discipline and… [](https://vca. virginia.
gov/grant/creative-communities-partnership-grants/) Creative Communities Partnership Grants The Commission will match, up to $4,500, subject to funds available, the tax monies given by independent town, city, county, and tribal governments to independent arts organizations. The funding, which… [](https://vca. virginia.
gov/grant/capacity_building_grants/) FY26 Capacity Building Grants Tiffany Ferreira 18, Jan 2023 0 Purpose Capacity Building Grants, formerly Technical Assistance Grants, help Virginia arts organizations enhance artistic quality, strengthen community engagement, and improve management capabilities by providing access to external expertise. Applications open… [](https://vca. virginia.
gov/grant/fy26-va250-impact-grant/) FY26 VA250 Impact Grant – CLOSED Dawn Lehuray 29, Sep 2025 0 In partnership with the Virginia 250 Commission, The Virginia Commission for the Arts’ VA250 Impact Grant provides one-time programmatic support for arts activities that explore the themes of “Revolution of… [](https://vca. virginia.
gov/grant/gos-medium-to-large-arts-organizations/) General Operating Support: Medium and Large Arts Organizations | GOS General Operating Support (GOS) is the largest program offered by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Applicants for this grant must provide more detailed information than those applying for other… [](https://vca. virginia.
gov/grant/operating-support-small/) Operating Support Small: Small Arts Organizations | OSS This grant program makes general operating support of $2,500 available to small, nonprofit arts organizations with annual cash income of $20,000 – $150,000, that have arts as the core of… [](https://vca. virginia.
gov/grant/virginia-touring-grants/) Virginia Touring Grants help ensure that Virginians have access to dynamic and engaging performances.
These grants support in-state touring by reimbursing eligible organizations up to 50 percent of the performance… Virginia Commission for the Arts 219 Governor Street, 3rd Floor * Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) * Frequently Asked Questions InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube * Virginia is for Arts Lovers! * Which VCA Grant is Right For You?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Virginia municipalities and nonprofit arts organizations; Impact Grants provide project-based funding to enrich access to the arts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 - $20,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.