The Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts
Forecasted
The Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts supports nonprofit arts organizations in Northern Virginia to strengthen and expand the region’s arts and culture sector.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$20,000 per grant, based on organization budget size; total pool ~$210,000 (recent cycle)
Summary: Supports nonprofit arts organizations in Northern Virginia to strengthen, expand, and celebrate the region’s arts sector.
Description
The Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts, managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to performing and visual arts within Northern Virginia. The fund aims to build a vibrant, dynamic arts and culture sector by supporting existing organizations, encouraging the creation of new groups, and increasing public awareness of the arts’ critical role in healthy communities. Grants may be used for general operating support or specific programmatic initiatives, but not for capital improvements, endowments, or scholarships.
