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Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise Grants is sponsored by Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise. Regional grants program serving Southwest Virginia, administered in partnership with UVA Wise, supporting public humanities projects.
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Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise Grants - Virginia Humanities Newsletter & Annual Reports Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise Grants Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise is a regional humanities center serving museums, libraries, historic sites, and other cultural nonprofits across Southwest Virginia.
The program provides grants of up to $5,000 to support public humanities projects that explore the region’s history, cultural traditions, and contemporary issues shaping community life. Funding supports initiatives that bring local stories to wider audiences, preserve and interpret cultural resources, and engage the public in dialogue around shared experiences and pressing questions.
Administered in partnership with the University of Virginia’s College at Wise , the regional center also serves as a resource for organizations developing humanities-based programming, strengthening the capacity of local institutions to deliver accessible, community-centered work across the region.
access grant Application portal Current Award Cycle Timeline Application opens Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 9:00AM Application deadline Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:59PM Decision notification Monday, June 15, 2026 Eligibility Applicants must be located within one of the nine counties which define the Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise service area: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or another eligible organization.
For a full list, see “Who is eligible to apply? ” in the FAQ. Organizations may apply to only one grant opportunity at a time.
Organizations may not apply in consecutive cycles if they received funding in the immediately preceding cycle. Organizations may not hold more than one active Virginia Humanities grant at a time. A final report must be submitted and approved before applying for new funding.
The same project may be funded for up to two cycles, but not a third.
We support public-facing humanities projects that engage broad audiences, including: Community forums and public discussions (including book or film programs) Community history projects, including oral histories Conferences and symposia with a strong public component K–12 curriculum resources Exhibitions (physical or digital) Festivals and interpretive performances Teacher institutes and professional development programs Lectures and lecture series Media projects (film, video, radio, podcasts, websites, and other digital formats) Project planning and development Print publications (books, brochures, exhibit catalogs, interpretive maps) Research that leads to public programming Travel expenses for project personnel (mileage and meals) Advocacy or political action, including projects promoting a specific policy or viewpoint Creative or performing arts projects, unless used to support humanities-focused engagement Credit-bearing courses (except those designed specifically for teachers) Building construction, restoration, or renovation Budget forms are available within the application.
Use the required budget template; alternate formats will not be accepted. If working on a Mac, save and upload your budget as an Excel (. xlsx) file.
Total project costs must equal the grant request amount. Provide clear explanations for all expenses. Cost share is required for all Regular Grant applications: Cash cost share: monetary contributions from third-party sources (e.g., other grants) In-kind cost share: non-cash contributions such as staff time, volunteer labor, facilities, or materials Sample applications, including budgets, are available in the FAQ.
On February 12, 2025, Virginia Humanities and UVA Wise staff hosted a Q&A Session about this new grant program. Watch the recording of this session here: Associate Professor of History Grants and Fellowships Assistant Charlottesville, VA 22903 info@VirginiaHumanities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cultural nonprofits across the Commonwealth, specifically serving Southwest Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise Grants is funded by Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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