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Virginia Humanities Regular Grants is sponsored by Virginia Humanities. These grants support public humanities projects that engage Virginians with their history, literature, culture, and contemporary issues. Projects should have a broader scope and sustained public engagement.
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Regular Grants - Virginia Humanities Newsletter & Annual Reports Virginia Humanities Regular Grants support cultural nonprofits in developing and delivering public humanities projects that engage audiences with history, literature, and culture. Awarded twice per year, alternating with Rapid Grants cycles, these grants provide between $3,500 and $15,000 for projects with a twelve-month period of performance.
Regular Grants are designed for initiatives with broader scope and sustained impact, including programs that foster dialogue, interpret cultural resources, and expand access to the humanities. Awards are paid in full (100%) following the decision date, enabling organizations to implement projects with immediate support.
access grant Application portal Current Award Cycle Timeline Application opens * Monday, February 16, 2026 LOI approval opens Monday, February 16, 2026 LOI approval deadline Friday, March 13, 2026 Application deadline Friday, April 17, 2026 Decision notification Monday, June 15, 2026 * Approval of a Letter of Intent (LOI) is required. Applications are assigned upon approval of LOI .
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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cultural nonprofits across Virginia developing and delivering community-centered programs. A Letter of Intent (LOI) is required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,500 to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Virginia Humanities Regular Grants is funded by Virginia Humanities. 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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The solicitation lists 4 required documents: Budget form (Excel), Cost share documentation, LOI approval, and Final report (if applicable). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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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.
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