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Latest News
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Unpacking the Latest Federal Relief Package
Keiter CPAs Jim Chinn and Scott Zickefoose explain the details (as they continue to evolve) of the latest components to the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, authorized in December. Learn More Here! -
Grant Advisory Panels
The advisory panels of the Virginia Commission for the Arts make recommendations and give guidance that will affect the future of the arts in the Commonwealth. Learn more here. 
2021 Virginia Poetry Out Loud Champion
Azhane Pollard, a senior at Hopewell High School in Hopewell, successfully earned the title as state champion for Virginia’s Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. Learn more, here.-
Latest News
VCA sends grant announcements, press releases, important news and opportunities as they become available. To join or leave the email list, follow the guided instructions, HERE.
Grants for Artists
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Performing Arts Touring Assistance
This grant program supports touring by Virginia performing artists and ensembles within the state. The touring activities are restricted to those listed in the Commission’s annual Tour Directory. Learn More Here! -
Artist Fellowships
Artist Fellowships recognize the creative excellence of individual Virginia artists and support their pursuit of artistic excellence. Learn More, HERE 
Guidelines for Funding
The Virginia Commission for the Arts Booard approved FY2022 Guidelines for Funding (July 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022) on Decemeber 10, 2020.Learn More, HERE.-
Is a VCA Grant Right for You?
Virginia Commission for the Arts celebrates and champions artistic excellence and encourages growth in artistic creativity, quality and innovation. Is a VCA Grant right for you? Find out HERE.
Grants for Arts Organizations
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General Operating Support
General Operating Support Grants assist organizations of artistic merit in fulfilling their missions by providing funds to maintain their stability and encourage their advancement. Learn More Here! -
Technical and Organizational Assistance Grants
Technical and Organizational Assistance Grants assist arts organizations in improving their artistic quality, service or benefit to the community, or management. Learn More, HERE 
Creative Communities Partnership Grants
Creative Communities Partnership Grants encourage local governments to support the arts. Learn More
Foundant Online Grant System
Welcome to the Virginia Commission for the Arts' online Grant Management Software provided by Foundant Technologies © 2021 Click Here.
Grants for Arts Education
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Virginia Poetry Out Loud
Virginia Commission for the Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation is pleased to support Poetry Out Loud. Learn More Here! -
Teaching Artist Roster
Virginia Commission for the Arts celebrates and champions artistic excellence and encourages growth in artistic creativity, quality and innovation. Apply for the Teaching Artist Roster, HERE 
Artist in Education Express (AIEx) Grants
The AIEx Program provides support of up to $1,500 (15 percent cash match) to eligible Virginia PreK-12 schools, not-for profit organizations, and units of government for short-term residencies focused on participatory and experiential learning conducted by professional teaching artists. Learn More-
Artist in Education Grant
These grants provide Virginia’s students and teachers’ opportunities to work with professional artists either in a school setting or through after-school or summer activities. Find applications and additional information, here.
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