Bluegrass Education Funding from IBMA Foundation
Schools and educational groups in Virginia planning live bluegrass ensemble presentations for students can seek mini-grants to support these programs. With a mission to support bluegrass-related education, the IBMA Foundation provides US $500 to help pay bands for history- and culture-focused assemblies that explore bluegrass origins, instruments, harmony, and its place today.
The Ibma Foundation Inc
Van Metre Companies Foundation Support for Nonprofits
Virginia educational, medical, human welfare, and other 501(c)(3) charitable organizations can access funding through Van Metre Companies Foundation to support their community-focused programs. Organizations in these fields that incorporate history-related education, interpretation, or services into their work may be eligible to apply.
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc
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 in Virginia. History-focused programs that use teaching artists to explore memory, personal narratives, or historical themes may be eligible for reimbursement of up to 50 percent of residency or workshop fees, with a required 15 percent cash match.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Virginia Humanities Support for Virginia History Projects
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Virginia nonprofits and eligible organizations planning public humanities and history projects in Virginia can access Rapid Grants to support smaller, short-term efforts. Grants from Virginia Humanities help fund community history projects, forums, exhibits, media, K–12 curriculum resources, teacher institutes, and related public programs, with awards up to US $3,500 for projects lasting up to nine months.
Virginia Humanities
Mary Morton Parsons Support for Virginia Preservation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 28, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning capital projects for historic sites, cultural institutions, or related facilities can seek challenge or matching grants from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation, typically covering up to one-third of project costs. Awards range from US $50,000 - US $500,000 and support history-focused preservation, arts, education, environment, and social services infrastructure.
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, with awards up to US $3,000 to support jazz presentations. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations or government units in the mid-Atlantic region seeking to start, expand, or enhance jazz programming and touring performances.
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from United Company Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on food, shelter, education, arts, health, community, or youth programs can access funding through the United Company Foundation. Organizations in Bristol, VA, Bristol, TN, and Southwest Virginia may be eligible for project support that strengthens local communities rather than ongoing operating budgets.
United Company Foundation
Virginia History Funding via Reynolds Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations with history-related programs in Virginia can apply for the Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation’s grants, which range from US $5,000 - US $150,000. Funding supports work in history alongside arts, education, environment, health, and humanity, with priority for projects connected to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation
History and Education Grants from Gwathmey Memorial Trust
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Virginia can seek one-year program or general operating support for history preservation, arts and culture, education, basic services, environment, workforce, or health care access projects. With a mission rooted in Virginia’s heritage, Richard Gwathmey And Caroline T Gwathmey Memorial Trust offers US $5,000 - US $60,000 for established organizations with clear outcomes and diverse funding.
Richard Gwathmey And Caroline T Gwathmey Memorial Trust
Community and Education Funding from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can seek Hansen Family Foundation support for programs in education, youth and child services, humanitarian aid, arts and culture, animal welfare, and environmental initiatives. This global funder prefers communities in Virginia and Arizona and offers US $1,000 - US $10,000 to advance its mission of life, liberty, and happiness.
Hansen Family Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Virginia Heritage
Applications due Sep 21, 2026
Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects preserving cultural heritage or historical sites can seek up to US $300,000 for programs in Fredericksburg-area counties. The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region funds cultural heritage preservation alongside STEM education, community development, digital skills, sustainability, and health initiatives that benefit local residents.
The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc
Virginia History Funding via Virginia Historical Society
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Virginia nonprofits, 501(c)(3) organizations, local government agencies, and state or federally recognized American Indian tribes can receive support for history education and preservation projects in Virginia. The Virginia Historical Society’s Commonwealth History Fund backs activities like restoration, preservation, research, documentation, educational programs, digitization, and related projects that highlight significant and often underserved historical narratives.
Virginia Historical Society
Domestic Violence Services Grants from Hampton Roads
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing domestic violence and abuse services for adults and children in Virginia’s South Hampton Roads region can apply for $5,000 - $65,000 in funding. Focused on supporting residential facilities for children, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Sue Cook Winfrey Fund may benefit programs documenting or interpreting the history and impact of abuse.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Arts and Humanities Funding from Hampton Roads
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations supporting arts and humanities activities or high school programs on the Virginia Peninsula can apply for Hampton Roads Community Foundation’s Mary E. and Curtis M. Chappell Jr. Fund; awards US $1,000 - US $10,000 for eligible projects. History-focused arts or humanities initiatives in Virginia may be particularly well suited.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Virginia History Funding via Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Virginia history and cultural organizations that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek project support for education, history, science, arts, and community initiatives through the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation, which funds work across the U.S. The foundation emphasizes strengthening communities and supporting future generations, so history-focused programs within broader community impact efforts may be eligible.
Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
Firearms Education Funding from NRA Foundation
Applications due Nov 13, 2026
Virginia nonprofits, government entities, and state-recognized nonprofits can seek US $3,000 - US $5,000 to support firearms safety, shooting sports, hunting safety, and related educational programs. Virginia history organizations that teach firearms history, marksmanship traditions, or youth shooting sports may be eligible for The NRA Foundation’s charitable, educational, or sports-competition-focused support.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Community History Funding from Philip L. Graham Fund
Letter of inquiry due Dec 1, 2026
501(c)(3) public charities serving parts of Virginia with community, arts, or educational programs can apply for Philip L. Graham Fund’s grants, awarding US $30,000 - US $75,000 for primarily one-time projects or expenses. Eligible organizations in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park may benefit, including those with history-focused museums or cultural initiatives.
Philip L. Graham Fund
IBMA Foundation History and Culture Grants
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public schools or colleges in Virginia can apply for IBMA Foundation project grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $2,500 for bluegrass-focused arts, education, literary, or historic preservation projects. History organizations incorporating bluegrass music into interpretive or preservation work may be especially competitive.
The Ibma Foundation Inc
Cameron Foundation Grants for Virginia Preservation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 7, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Cameron Foundation provides Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations with project, operating, and capital grants ranging from US $10,000 - US $200,000. Eligible nonprofits serving the Tri-Cities and nearby counties can fund historic preservation, sacred landmarks, conservation, and related community revitalization efforts when most beneficiaries live within the foundation’s service area.
Cameron Foundation
Behavioral Health Funding for Nonprofits from Elevance Health Foundation
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on mental health and substance use disorder programs, including those in Virginia, can apply for Elevance Health Foundation’s Behavioral Health Grant to expand treatment, prevention, and early intervention services. Grants support scalable, culturally relevant initiatives that reduce risks, improve access to care, and decrease loneliness among affected individuals nationwide.
Elevance Health Foundation
Health Resources in Action Grants for Virginia Health Equity Research
Applications due Feb 5, 2027
Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, municipalities, and federally recognized tribes can apply for Health Resources in Action’s Jeffress Trust Awards, offering US $150,000 over two years for planning collaborative, action-oriented research on health equity. Projects may analyze policies, systems, environments, or community programs, which can include historically informed studies of social and structural determinants of health in Virginia.
Health Resources in Action
Historic Preservation Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Museums, libraries, archives, and historical societies in Virginia’s Rappahannock River Region can seek funding to preserve and share documentary history. Focused on historic preservation and archival records, the Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region supports projects in Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, and the City of Fredericksburg that safeguard and provide access to local history.
The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc
Virginia Humanities Grants for Virginia History
Letter of inquiry due Apr 13, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, higher education institutions, and tribal governments in Virginia can receive US $3,500 - US $15,000 for public humanities projects exploring history, literature, and culture. Virginia Humanities supports community history initiatives, exhibitions, media projects, K–12 resources, and other programs that engage Virginia audiences with the state’s historical and cultural heritage.
Virginia Humanities
Freeman Family Foundation Support for Virginia Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Virginia 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for arts, children’s programs, or environmental initiatives can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000. Grants from Freeman Family Foundation help community-focused nonprofits, including those with history-related or educational projects that intersect with these priorities, strengthen quality of life across the state.
Freeman Family Foundation
Serve Virginia Community Service Grants in Virginia
Applications due May 20, 2027
Nonprofits, public agencies, Tribal, and faith-based organizations in Virginia can seek planning support to design new AmeriCorps programs addressing education, health, economic opportunity, disaster services, environmental stewardship, or veterans’ services. With a mission to expand national service, Serve Virginia provides resources and technical assistance to develop competitive AmeriCorps State program proposals.
Serve Virginia
Food as Medicine Funding from Elevance Health Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running food-as-medicine or nutrition programs in Virginia and nationwide can use this grant to improve clinical outcomes for people with diet-related conditions and increase access to nutritious foods. Grants from Elevance Health Foundation help evidence-based, scalable initiatives that serve populations facing high social risk and food or nutrition insecurity.
Elevance Health Foundation
Virginia History Funding via Shenandoah Community Foundation
Applications due Jul 16, 2027
Virginia history and historic preservation nonprofits serving Shenandoah County can access funding through Shenandoah Community Foundation for projects in civic affairs, education, environment, health, arts, and social welfare. 501(c)(3) organizations, including some serving the wider Shenandoah Valley, may receive US $250 - US $10,000 to strengthen community programs and address local needs.
Shenandoah Community Foundation