Creative Communities Partnership Grants
Forecasted
Creative Communities Partnership Grants support Virginia local and tribal governments in funding independent arts organizations, encouraging community arts activities and opportunities for underserved groups.
Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,500 in matching funds, subject to availability
Summary: Matches Virginia local and tribal government funding for independent arts organizations serving their communities.
Key Information: Only independent city, town, county, and tribal governments in Virginia may apply.
Description
The Virginia Commission for the Arts runs Creative Communities Partnership Grants to encourage local and tribal governments to invest in the arts. The program matches tax funds that governments give to independent arts organizations for activities in their localities. Funding may be distributed by a local arts commission or council, or directly by the governing body.
Supported activities can include opportunities for underserved, under-resourced, and under-represented communities. The Commission considers the community impact of the arts activity and the government’s policies and procedures for awarding funds. The program does not match school arts budgets, arts programming carried out by governments or their departments, or payments to performers or arts educators.
