Virginia Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs in Virginia may be eligible for support to launch or expand their work. Creag Foundation supports creative approaches across areas like community development, health, literacy, and public safety. Funding is by invitation, but qualified groups can submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Welfare Grants
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, and welfare can apply for up to US $15,000 to run direct-service programs, training, and enrichment initiatives. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, Dan Paul Foundation provides flexible funding for efforts like early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, and refugee enrichment, which may include youth-focused performing arts in Virginia.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Virginia Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits with charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law. Performing arts nonprofits may be competitive if their programs broadly advance community welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Artist Residency Funding for Virginia Organizations via Virginia Commission for the Arts
Virginia schools, nonprofits, governments, and VCA teaching artists can receive up to US $2,000 to support short-term, in-person artist residencies and workshops through this reimbursement grant. Performing arts groups in Virginia may be eligible when partnering with artists from the VCA Teaching Artist Roster for participatory residencies, community projects, or educator professional development in ADA-compliant facilities.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Cabell Foundation Support for Virginia Capital Projects
Pre proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning permanent capital projects can apply for the Cabell Foundation’s semi-annual competitive grants, typically awarded on a challenge or matching basis. Organizations across the state, especially in the Richmond metro area, may secure funding for facilities and infrastructure, including cultural arts and performing arts venues, education, social services, and community development projects.
Robert G III and Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation
Mary Morton Parsons Support for Virginia Capital Projects
Letter of inquiry due Aug 28, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking capital funding for arts, culture, education, environment, historic preservation, civic needs, or social services can apply for US $50,000 - US $500,000 challenge or matching grants. Mary Morton Parsons Foundation supports projects across the Commonwealth, including performing arts facilities and infrastructure, through an online application with spring and fall deadlines.
Mary Morton Parsons Foundation
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Grants for Virginia Jazz Presenters
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Virginia performing arts presenters that regularly book touring artists can access funding through Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Jazz Touring Network to support jazz presentations and tours. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits or government units in the mid-Atlantic region, including Virginia, with at least three years of presenting history; awards are up to US $3,000.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Performing Arts Funding for Virginia Nonprofits via Herndon Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits can receive up to US $25,000 in grants to support programs, general operations, or limited endowments, including performing arts initiatives. Herndon Foundation prioritizes organizations in the metro Richmond area working in education, health and human services, and historic preservation and cultural experiences, with a focus on programmatic support where grant dollars make a substantial difference.
Herndon Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations can access funding through Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation to develop storytelling projects that highlight their community impact in preservation, education, or wellness. Performing arts groups whose work fits these pillars may be eligible, with awards of more than US $50,000 available for storytelling-focused initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Virginia Performing Arts Funding via Virginia Commission
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Virginia local and tribal governments and public educational institutions can receive up to US $5,000 for arts programs commemorating the American Revolution and the “Revolution of Ideas” theme in Virginia. Virginia Commission for the Arts supports performances, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, screenings, public art, and arts education covering artist fees, marketing, materials, equipment, and venue rental.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for support that may benefit performing arts initiatives in Virginia. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding to charitable groups whose programs reflect respect for people, life, and the environment in an ever-changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Virginia Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports community initiatives, and performing arts organizations may be eligible if their programs advance these youth and family-focused priorities.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Virginia seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for unrestricted funding from Lawrence Foundation, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Performing arts organizations that fit these priorities may request general operating or project support, including reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Services Funding for Nonprofits from Cafritz Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charities serving residents of Arlington and Fairfax Counties and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia can apply for the Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation’s competitive grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $250,000 for community-focused programs. Performing arts organizations that fit its arts and humanities or community services priorities may be eligible.
Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Virginia Commission for the Arts Touring Grants in Virginia
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Virginia performing arts presenters and eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and local or tribal government units in Virginia can receive $100 - $7,500 to support in-state touring performances. Grants from Virginia Commission for the Arts reimburse up to 50% of fees for artists on the VCA Touring Artist Roster, helping expand access to high-quality performances statewide.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Cameron Foundation Grants for Virginia Arts
Letter of inquiry due Jan 7, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Virginia communities with arts, culture, education, or human services programs can seek US $10,000 - US $200,000 for projects, operations, or capital needs. With a mission to strengthen community vitality, Cameron Foundation provides funding for organizations where most participants live in its Tri-Cities–area service region, including Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell.
Cameron Foundation
Performing Arts Funding from Carpenter Foundation
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Public charities planning performing arts projects within Richmond city limits can seek funding for specific programs, projects, or operating support. Grants from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation help Virginia performing arts organizations that have had direct relationships with Leona or Rhodes Carpenter deliver performances within Richmond, whether the applicant is based locally or elsewhere.
E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Virginia Performing Arts Funding via Virginia Commission
Pre proposal due Feb 1, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) arts organizations with prior-year cash income of at least $150,000 can apply for Virginia Commission for the Arts’ general operating support; awards are More than US $5,000 for core operating costs. Funding can cover artist fees, staff, facilities, marketing, accessibility, and other expenses to strengthen performing and other arts programming across Virginia.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Fine Arts Grants for Nonprofits from Business Consortium for Arts Support
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Nonprofit fine arts organizations that regularly perform or exhibit in South Hampton Roads, Virginia can apply for funding to support their artistic programming and exhibitions. Focused on local arts and culture, Business Consortium for Arts Support invites eligible groups in Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Isle of Wight, and Southampton counties to seek support.
Business Consortium for Arts Support
Traditional Arts Funding for Appalachia from Mid Atlantic Arts
Applications due Mar 19, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and individual folk and traditional artists in Appalachian counties of Virginia, Ohio, and West Virginia can apply for Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s CALT Experiences grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $10,000 for public-facing traditional arts projects. Grants support workshops, performances, exhibitions, media, and other events that engage communities and share cultural knowledge, which may include performing arts activities.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Support for Folk Arts
Applications due Mar 19, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and folk or traditional artists in ARC-designated Appalachian counties of Virginia can apply for Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation funding to create new or expanded public folk and traditional arts projects, with awards from US $1,000 - US $7,000. With a mission to strengthen community cultural life, this program supports workshops, performances, exhibitions, media projects, and other public-facing experiences that may include performing arts components.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Grants for Youth Arts
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Virginia’s South Hampton Roads offering hands-on arts and cultural programs for youth can apply for Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Community Grants for Cultural Vitality. Funding supports programs that build visual, musical, literary, or performing arts skills and aim to improve academic performance, attendance, self-worth, and reduce risky behaviors, including for economically disadvantaged youth.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Virginia Commission for the Arts Support
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Virginia nonprofit arts organizations, local and tribal governments, and higher education institutions presenting the arts in Virginia can receive US $1,000 - US $5,000 for new or expanded creative programming that engages communities, including underserved groups. With a mission to foster innovative, high-quality arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts supports performances, exhibitions, public art, and other projects that demonstrate artistic and operational excellence with a 1:1 cash match.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Mid Atlantic Arts Folk Arts Grants in Virginia
Applications due May 1, 2027
Virginia performing and traditional folk artists in early stages of their practice can access funding through Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s CALT Emerging Traditional Artists Program to deepen their skills and knowledge. Eligible artists in designated Appalachian counties of Virginia receive US $5,000 plus cohort-based professional development for learning opportunities, travel, classes, research, or needed supplies.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Folk Arts Project Funding from Mid Atlantic Arts
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government or tribal entities in Virginia and other mid-Atlantic locations can receive US $1,000 - US $5,000 for folk and traditional arts projects such as performances, workshops, exhibitions, and collaborations. Grants from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation help performing arts and cultural groups create publicly accessible projects that sustain traditional arts and engage underserved communities.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
ArtsFairfax Support for Virginia Arts Opportunities
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Arts organizations planning new or atypical arts projects in Virginia can apply for ArtsFairfax’s Project Support Grants: Opportunity subcategory, with awards of US $1,000 - US $25,000 for one-time opportunities and organizational growth. Eligible projects must engage residents of Fairfax County, Fairfax City, or Falls Church City, including performing arts programs and events.
Arts Fairfax
ArtsFairfax Project Funding for Partnership Collaborations
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations in Virginia can receive US $1,000 - US $25,000 to support partnership projects that expand or enhance artistic programming. ArtsFairfax provides funding for collaborations with individual artists, artist teams, or non-501(c)(3) arts groups, including performances, exhibitions, workshops, public art, and arts in education that engage Fairfax County-area residents.
Arts Fairfax