Major Grants

Supports substantial, planned public humanities projects with broad reach and long-term impact. Awards range from $5,000 to $15,000 with a period of performance up to 18 months from the decision date.

Program Details

Virginia Humanities is a funding organization that offers the Major Grants grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Virginia Humanities through Virginia Humanities. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Virginia Humanities or on Virginia Humanities before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5K – $15K. The application deadline is October 16, 2026 (103 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Virginia Humanities. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Virginia Humanities before applying.

Award details

Award range: $5K – $15K. Applications close on October 16, 2026 (103 days remaining).

Categories

Arts Culture