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Virginia Humanities provides $5,000–$15,000 grants for cultural nonprofits to develop and deliver public humanities projects.
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Get matched →Virginia Humanities Major Grants support cultural nonprofits in developing and delivering public humanities projects that engage audiences with history, literature, and culture. Grants provide between $5,000 and $15,000 for projects with an eighteen-month period of performance. Awards are paid in full (100%) following the decision date.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
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 Major Grant applications: cash cost share (monetary contributions from third-party sources, e.g., other grants) and 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.
Create an account or log in to Virginia Humanities' grants portal to begin your application.