The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) announces grant allocations totaling more than $5.1 million into communities, arts organizations, and arts-centric programs across the Commonwealth of Virginia for FY25.

“The arts – and those organizations that engage through the arts – play a crucial role in keeping Virginia vibrant and contributing to our recognition as the ‘Top State for Business for the sixth time,” said Virginia Commission for the Arts Executive Director Margaret Hancock. “We are proud to support those driving this cultural and economic vitality through our grants. Recipients of VCA grants engage more than one third of the state’s citizens through their arts activities and programs, significantly impacting communities across Virginia.”

 Grant allocations for FY25 feature: 

• 151 General Operating Support for Medium and Large Organizations (GOS) Grants, bolstering arts organizations to continue, strengthen, and expand arts experiences that benefit all Virginians.
• 86 Operating Support Small Grants, increasing support for small and emerging arts organizations central to the vibrancy of Virginia’s communities.
• 108 Creative Community Partnership Grants, catalyzing matching funds exceeding $5.3 million from localities and providing funding for more than 240 arts organizations.
• 19 Community Impact Grants, igniting new and innovative art-based projects or services that reach and impact communities.
• 25 Education Impact Grants, providing opportunities for Virginia’s students, educators, and other adult populations to participate in and learn through the arts.
• 22 VA250 Impact Grants, facilitating new and innovative art-based programs or services commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation and the American Revolution.

In addition to these grants, the VCA awards an additional 200+ grants throughout the fiscal year through its Virginia Touring and Arts in Practice grant programs. Accepting applications on a rolling basis, these grants extend extraordinary opportunities for state-supported arts programming in every corner of the Commonwealth. Application deadline dates and eligibility requirements on these two programs, including the VCA Artist Rosters which carry out these activities, can be found on the VCA’s website.

About the Virginia Commission for the Arts

The Virginia Commission for the Arts, established in 1968, is the state agency dedicated to investing in the arts across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VCA fulfills its mission through funding from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, distributing grant awards to Virginia artists; arts organizations; educational institutions; nonprofit organizations; educators; and local and tribal governments. Its rigorous grant review process is enhanced by Advisory Panels composed of knowledgeable individuals with diverse expertise in artistic disciplines, arts management, and community engagement. 55 individuals have generously contributed their time and insights to the FY25 grant review process.

For more information about the Virginia Commission for the Arts, visit www.vca.virginia.gov. Artists, organizations, and interested members of the public are invited to follow the VCA on Instagram @virginiaarts and subscribe to the Virginia Commission for the Arts Newsletter for the latest news and opportunities.

Media Contact
Margaret Hancock, Executive Director
804.225.3132
margaret.hancock@vca.virginia.gov