Montana Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Montana Fellowship, initiated in 2005 by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, offers a fully-funded one-month residency for writers, visual artists, and composers from Montana. This initiative targets underserved regions, providing a supportive environment at Mt. San Angelo that includes private accommodations, individual studios, and meals. The fellowship encourages applications from diverse artistic perspectives and disciplines, fostering creativity and collaboration among artists.
Writing & Literature
Music
Visual Arts
Goldfarb Family Fellowship for Creative Nonfiction
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Goldfarb Family Fellowship for Creative Nonfiction, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, provides a two-week fully-funded residency at Mt. San Angelo for writers of creative nonfiction. Established in 2000, this fellowship supports both emerging and established artists, encouraging diverse perspectives in various disciplines. The residency includes private accommodations, studio space, and meals, fostering a vibrant community of cross-disciplinary artists.
Writing & Literature
Jacques and Natasha Gelman Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Fellowship, hosted by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, offers fully-funded two-week or one-month residencies for African American and Latin American visual artists. This opportunity provides artists with personal studios, private accommodations, and meals in a collaborative environment. The fellowship aims to support diverse perspectives in the arts, encouraging applications from both emerging and established artists across various disciplines, including painting, sculpture, and photography.
Visual Arts
Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Planning and Technical Assistance Grants
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Pennsylvania +157 more
Up to US $75,000
The Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Program, led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), invites proposals for Planning and Technical Assistance Grants up to $75,000. This initiative focuses on enhancing conservation and stewardship efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, supporting local partners in effective project implementation. With an estimated $8.5 million available, applicants are encouraged to engage with NFWF staff for proposal guidance and feedback to strengthen their submissions.
Environmental Conservation
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration
Wildlife Management
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Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports artists caring for ill or disabled family members. This fully-funded residency provides a private bedroom, studio space, and meals in a collaborative environment. Artists from all disciplines are encouraged to apply, fostering diversity and creativity. Established by poet Barbara Crooker, the fellowship aims to empower caregivers by offering them dedicated time for their artistic pursuits, ensuring their vital contributions to the arts are recognized.
Writing & Literature
Visual Arts
Music
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Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund Grants
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adams County, Colorado +392 more
More than US $1,000
The Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund provides grants to support communities in the U.S. and Canada where the company operates. Focused on affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and more, the fund emphasizes projects that meet local needs and demonstrate community support. Eligible organizations include nonprofits and educational institutions. Applications are accepted year-round with a deadline for 2025 on September 30. National initiatives related to working forests are funded by invitation only.
Education
Environment
Environmental Education
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Marian Treger Fellowship for Enduring Creativity
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
US $400 in in-kind support
The Marian Treger Fellowship for Enduring Creativity, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports women artists in mid-life and beyond, whose creative journeys may have faced obstacles due to chronic health issues or disabilities. This fellowship includes a two-week residency and a financial stipend to empower recipients to focus on their artistic projects. It honors Marian Treger’s remarkable creativity and aims to foster diversity within the arts community.
Writing & Literature
Film
Visual Arts
Steven Petrow and Julie Petrow-Cohen LGBTQ+ Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Steven Petrow and Julie Petrow-Cohen LGBTQ+ Fellowship, established in 2016 and awarded by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports LGBTQ+ writers across genres. This competitive fellowship offers a fully-funded two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo, providing applicants with private accommodations and communal meals. The fellowship aims to foster creativity and diversity within the arts community, encouraging both emerging and established artists to apply and share their unique perspectives.
Writing & Literature
LGBTQIA+ Services
Sara Pennypacker Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Sara Pennypacker Fellowship, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports artists focused on creating quality work for children. This fellowship includes a fully-funded two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo, providing private accommodations and meals. Eligible applicants are composers, writers, and visual artists, with a preference for those exploring diverse perspectives. The fellowship aims to foster creativity and collaboration within a vibrant community of artists.
Music
Alison Lurie Memorial Fellowship for Female-Identifying Fiction Writers
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Alison Lurie Memorial Fellowship for Female-Identifying Fiction Writers, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, provides a two-week residency for a female-identifying fiction writer. This fully-funded opportunity includes a private bedroom, individual studio, and meals in a creative community. Supported by Edward Hower in memory of his wife Alison Lurie, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, this fellowship aims to foster artistic growth and diverse perspectives in writing.
Writing & Literature
Alonzo Davis Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Alonzo Davis Fellowship, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports outstanding American writers, visual artists, and composers of African or Latin American descent. This fully-funded, two-week residency encourages creativity and diversity, allowing selected artists to engage deeply with their work. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program and can apply in one creative discipline. This initiative honors Alonzo Davis's legacy in fostering artistic talent and promoting cultural expression.
Music
Writing & Literature
Visual Arts
Richard S. and Julia Louise Reynolds Poetry Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Richard S. and Julia Louise Reynolds Poetry Fellowship, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), provides fully-funded three-week writing residencies for poets. This fellowship supports both emerging and established artists, fostering creativity in a vibrant community. Poets enjoy private accommodations, meals, and dedicated studio space at the picturesque Mt. San Angelo. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, enhancing the fellowship's commitment to artistic expression and collaboration.
Poetry
Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Fellowship in Photography
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Fellowship in Photography, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports U.S. photographers with a fully-funded two-week residency. This opportunity includes a private studio, meals, and access to shared facilities, fostering creativity among diverse artists. Since its inception in 2009, the fellowship has aimed to enhance appreciation for photography and its practitioners, encouraging applicants from various artistic disciplines.
Photography
SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship, established by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports female-identifying visual artists, particularly Native Americans. This fully-funded, two-week residency provides artists with private accommodations and studio space, encouraging creativity and diversity in the arts. Emerging and established artists can apply in various disciplines, including painting, sculpture, and music composition. The fellowship aims to foster artistic development and community engagement within the vibrant environment of VCCA.
Visual Arts
Foster Foundation Support Grant
Foster Foundation
Private
Amherst County, Virginia, Appomattox County, Virginia +12 more
Unspecified amount
The Foster Foundation Support Grant aims to create a thriving community for all, particularly focusing on children, families, veterans, and seniors. Established in 2018, the Foster Foundation actively engages with local organizations in Central Virginia, providing essential funding to support their missions. The Foundation prioritizes tax-exempt entities under IRS regulations and emphasizes community-centered initiatives that resonate with its values, including education and food security.
Art & Culture
Education
Military & Veterans Services
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Building Foundation Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Foundation Grants by Catholic Extension aim to support essential pastoral and administrative functions in under-resourced communities. These grants provide salary subsidies and operational funding to ordained, religious, and lay ministers, ensuring access to Catholic services. Prioritizing areas with significant financial need, this initiative seeks to sustain the church's presence where it is most critical, enabling continued ministry and outreach for those who may otherwise be underserved.
Catholicism
Building Leaders Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Leaders Grants by Catholic Extension aim to enhance the recruitment, education, and ongoing formation of church leaders. This initiative provides critical funding for the professional development of both ordained and lay leaders in mission dioceses. By fostering partnerships with various organizations, it addresses the need for trained ministers and supports various funding areas, including seminarian sponsorship and diaconate formation, ensuring a robust future for church leadership.
Catholicism
Engaging Young Catholics Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Engaging Young Catholics Grants aim to support ministries that provide faith formation to children, teens, young adults, and families. By focusing on the pastoral needs of young Catholics, the program enhances community vibrancy and fosters new leadership within the church. Catholic Extension prioritizes operational support and seed funding for initiatives that develop youth and young adult ministries, ensuring that dioceses can effectively reach and engage younger generations in their faith.
Catholicism
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grant
Commonwealth of Virginia: Division of Legislative Services
State/Local Government
Accomack County, Virginia, Albemarle County, Virginia +91 more
Up to US $15,000
The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grant supports projects aimed at enhancing environmental education and conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay area. Funded activities include educational training for educators, increasing public involvement in restoration activities, and projects that mitigate pollution and restore habitats. The grant favors proposals that demonstrate clear objectives, community engagement, and practical benefits to the Bay, ensuring a positive impact on local environmental challenges.
Freshwater Conservation
Water Resource Management
Fisheries
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Building Capacity Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Capacity Grants by Catholic Extension aim to enhance the financial and operational capabilities of dioceses. This initiative focuses on funding projects that promote efficiency, financial stability, and effective fiscal management, ultimately fostering a self-sustaining community. Eligible programs include fundraising development initiatives and operational assessments, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently while supporting professional development for church leadership. This grant empowers dioceses to strengthen their foundations for future growth.
Catholicism
Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic Extension's Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants aim to empower the church to broaden its outreach and foster societal transformation through targeted pastoral and social initiatives. This program supports specific elements of the church's ministerial efforts, including funding for catechetical resources, marriage and family ministries, and social outreach for vulnerable populations. By investing in these areas, Catholic Extension seeks to enhance the church's role in communities, especially following disasters.
Catholicism
Family Services
Homelessness Services
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GLCF: Fall & Spring Competitive Grants
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
Private
Amherst County, Virginia, Appomattox County, Virginia +3 more
Up to US $30,000
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation offers competitive grants to enhance the quality of life in Lynchburg and surrounding counties. With a focus on various sectors such as the arts, education, and health, these grants support innovative projects that address community needs. Tax-exempt organizations with a 501(c)(3) classification are eligible to apply, with a preference for proposals that promise significant impact with moderate funding. This initiative aims to foster self-reliance and community engagement.
Education
Health & Medicine
Art & Culture
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Catholic School Leadership Development Grant
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Catholic School Leadership Development Grant Program aims to cultivate and retain promising leaders within the Catholic school system. In partnership with Loyola Marymount University, this initiative offers a graduate-level online Certificate in Catholic School Administration, covering 80% of tuition costs and providing funding for essential travel. The one-year program focuses on mission effectiveness, operational management, and instructional leadership, requiring participants to serve two years in their diocese post-completion, thereby enhancing local educational leadership.
Education - K through 12
Catholicism
Religious / Theological Education
Francis Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Francis Grants, established by Catholic Extension, offer funding for significant events in poor mission dioceses, such as the ordination of new Bishops, anniversaries, or papal visits. These grants also support educational endeavors for Bishops. Named in honor of Francis Clement Kelly, Francis Cardinal George OMI, and Pope Francis, the program aims to strengthen the Catholic faith across the U.S. Since 1905, Catholic Extension has invested over $500 million to assist communities in need.
Catholicism
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Albemarle County, Virginia +119 more
Unspecified amount
The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships offer short-term research support for academic researchers and doctoral candidates focusing on Virginia history. Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, these fellowships provide $1,000 per week for research visits lasting one to two weeks. They cover diverse topics, including political, economic, and cultural studies. Applicants are evaluated based on scholarly qualifications and proposal merit, with priority given to those whose work may lead to significant publication.
Political Science
Governance & Democracy
Religious / Theological Education
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CCA’s Greater Opportunity Fund: The Greater Opportunity Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Greater Opportunity Fund, managed by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), offers fully-funded residencies to first-time applicants, especially those identifying as people of color. This initiative aims to amplify diverse creative voices, providing up to two weeks of residency at Mt. San Angelo, complete with private accommodations and meals. VCCA encourages emerging and established artists across various disciplines to apply, fostering an inclusive artistic community.
Art & Culture
Christina Chiu AAPI Writers Fellowship
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Private
Amherst County, Virginia
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Christina Chiu AAPI Writers Fellowship, established in 2022 by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), aims to support AAPI writers by providing a free two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo. This residency includes a private bedroom, studio space, and meals in a diverse community of artists. VCCA encourages applications from emerging and established writers across various disciplines, fostering creativity and collaboration within the arts.
Writing & Literature