Grant Program
The VFH grant program accepts proposals from nonprofit organizations seeking funding to develop public humanities programs for audiences in Virginia. Since 1974, VFH has awarded more than 2,500 grants, bringing scholars and citizens together to promote a greater understanding of the humanities.
The VFH Grant Application Guidelines are currently being revised. The new Guidelines will be available on the VFH Website in the early summer of 2008 and in a hard-copy version subsequently.
In the meantime, please note the following new/revised provisions of the VFH Grant Guidelines, effective immediately.
Discretionary Grants
Decisions on Discretionary Grant applications are normally made within four weeks, following our receipt of the proposal.
Proposal Requirements
Resumes or vitae must be limited to no more than two pages. Additional pages will not be considered. In some cases, a brief biographical statement focusing on the individual’s professional/academic background and qualifications may be attached in lieu of a more formal resume or curriculum vita.
Draft Proposals
Draft proposals received less than one week prior to the deadline will not be considered except under special circumstances requiring VFH staff approval in advance.
The Open Grant Program is open to proposals on a wide range of subjects, for projects in any format, and for amounts typically up to $10,000. Open Grant deadlines are February 1, May 1, and October 1 of each year.
The Discretionary Grant Program allows VFH to make smaller grants of up to $2,500. There is no deadline for this program; applications are accepted at any time.
The African American History Mini Grant Program increases public understanding of African American history and culture in Virginia by awarding grants of up to $3,000. The application deadline is February 1 of each year.
Virginia Indian Heritage Program Grants support projects that explore the history and cultures of Virginia’s Indian communities, past and present.
- Next Open Grant Application deadline: Oct. 1st, 2008
- Grant Guidelines & Application (pdf)
- Grant Application Cover Sheets (doc)
- Manual for Grant Recipients (doc)
- Recently Awarded Grants
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
When Janey Comes Marching Home:
Portraits of Women Combat Veterans
The Southern Humanities Media Fund supports inventive film, television, and radio programs that focus on the "new face" of the South. Grant awards will be announced in early July, 2008.
Guidelines for 2009 will be distributed in August, 2008.
The VFH Fellowship Program is open to independent and affiliated scholars, professionals, and others working on projects in the humanities. The application deadline is October 15, 2008.
