The Virginia Commission for the Arts is seeking applications for its Arts in Practice Grants to expand access to high-quality artist-led residencies throughout Virginia.
Donor Name: Virginia Commission for the Arts
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This grant program is designed to reimburse eligible organizations who partner with artists on the VCA Teaching Artist Roster for up to 50 percent of residency/workshop fees. These activities are designed to support a diverse range of learning environments for participants of all ages, and/or professional development opportunities for educators.
Funding Information
Maximum reimbursement of $2,000.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligible Activities
- Activities may include workshops, community arts projects, or professional development for arts educators, and must include a participatory component.
- Programs must be open to the public, and the applicant must provide community-wide publicity. Elementary and secondary schools, senior living facilities, correctional facilities, and hospitals are exempt from this requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
- Virginia federally tax-exempt schools (public, public charter, private, alternative, special education schools, homeschools, career and technical centers, colleges, and universities)
- Virginia nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations
- Virginia units of local and tribal governments (including libraries, departments of parks and recreation, correctional facilities, etc.).
For more information, visit VCA.
