The Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts
The Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts supports performing and visual arts organizations in Northern Virginia to foster artistic excellence and strengthen the region’s arts ecosystem.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Applications open (projected) | February 2027: Applications close / Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$20,000 per award depending on organization budget size; typically one-year grants.
Summary: Supports performing and visual arts organizations in Northern Virginia through program or general operating grants.
Key Information: Only one application per organization across all Community Foundation funds per cycle.
Description
The Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts, managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, is dedicated to strengthening and celebrating the arts sector in Northern Virginia. The fund supports organizations focused on performing and visual arts, aiming to foster artistic excellence, expand the capacity of arts organizations, encourage new initiatives, and promote the importance of the arts in community well-being. Grants are provided for either general operating support or specific programs/projects, with the goal of building a vibrant and sustainable arts ecosystem in the region.
