The Creative Neighborhoods Grant Program is designed to empower and inspire communities by providing financial support for neighborhood-based art projects.
Donor Name: City of Virginia Beach
State: Virginia
City: Virginia Beach
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/16/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This pilot program aims to foster a sense of pride, unity, and creativity within neighborhoods and districts by funding projects that beautify public spaces, celebrate local culture, and engage residents in the artistic process.
Grant Objectives
- Foster Community Engagement
- Enhance Neighborhood Identity
- Beautify and Revitalize Public Spaces
- Support Local Artists
- Encourage Cultural Awareness and Inclusion
- Inspire Civic Pride and Responsibility
- Measure and Share Impact.
Funding Information
Up to $10,000.
Grant Period
Projects must be completed within 12 months following grant award.
Eligible Expenses
- Planning & Personnel:
- Project management, administrative support, hired contractors, volunteer coordinator, community organizer, etc
- Professional Services:
Eligibility Criteria
The Creative Neighborhoods Grants support arts organizations, civic/ neighborhood associations, individual artists, groups of artists, non-arts nonprofits, and community-based organizations and businesses with project expenses associated with presenting multigenerational, free gatherings with arts components or short-term art projects in communities. These activities should bring the community together, enhance the neighborhood, and reflect its unique character.
To be eligible, applicants can be the following:
- Civic leagues/non-profit neighborhood associations
- Non-profit organizations
- Artists
- Businesses.
For more information, visit City of Virginia Beach.
