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Foundant Online Grant System

GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS

• General Operating Support
• Technical and Organizational Development Assistance Grants
• Creative Communities Partnership Grants
• Project Grants
• Performing Arts Touring Assistance Grants

GRANTS FOR ARTISTS

• Performing Arts Touring Assistance Grants
• Artist Fellowships

GRANTS FOR ART EDUCATION

• Artists in Education Grants
• Artists in Education Express Grants (AIEx)
• Teaching Artist Roster

FOUNDANT RESOURCES

• VCA Online Grant Application Webinar
• Foundant Online Grant System
• Creating a new Foundant account
• Registration Process Video Tutorial
• Applicant Workflow Video Tutorial
• Touring Assistance Webinar for Presenters and Performers
• Tips and FAQs for Applying Online
  Note: New applicants must create a username and password to access the online grants system. If you are a returning user, sign in with your existing username and password. If you do not know your logins, contact the program coordinator for the specific program.

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Application Assistance Workshop Recorded Webinar (12/15/2020)
• Application Assistance Workshop Slides (PDF) (12/15/2020)
• Logos and Funding Information
• VCA Guidelines for Funding
• DUNS Number Requirement
• Grant Deadlines

PROGRAM COORDINATORS

Catherine Welborn
catherine.welborn@vca.virginia.gov

• General Operating Support Grants Assist organizations of artistic merit in fulfilling their missions by providing funds to maintain their stability and encourage their advancement.
• Project Grants To facilitate new and innovative art projects with the potential to lead to other innovations.
• Technical and Organizational Assistance Grants To assist arts organizations in improving their artistic quality, community service, or management.
• Performing Arts Touring Assistance To increase opportunities for Virginians to experience high-quality performing arts events.

Casey Polczynski, PhD
casey.polczynski@vca.virginia.gov

• Artists in Education To provide opportunities for Virginia’s students to participate in and learn about the arts by working with high quality professional artists.
• Artists in Education Express (AIEx) Grant To increase opportunities for short-term artist residencies with an open application process.
• Teaching Artist Roster To identify and promote highly qualified and experienced teaching artists who have expertise in a variety of disciplines.
• Artist Fellowships To recognize the creative excellence of individual Virginia artists and support their pursuit of artistic excellence.

Lucas Hall
Lucas.Hall@vca.virginia.gov

• Creative Communities Partnership Grants To encourage local governments to support the arts.