The Virginia Heritage Fund
The Virginia Heritage Fund from the Community Foundation supports projects that preserve and provide access to Fredericksburg’s documentary history through partnerships with local cultural organizations.
Funder: Community Foundation
Due Dates: March 6, 2024 | March 16, 2026 | March 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical award must be used within 10 months; specific award size not published.
Summary: Supports projects that preserve and make accessible the Fredericksburg region’s documentary history through partnerships with museums, libraries, archives, and historical societies.
Description
The Virginia Heritage Fund, administered by the Community Foundation, provides grant support for initiatives that collect, preserve, and increase access to the documentary history of the Fredericksburg region. The fund collaborates with museums, libraries, archives, and historical societies to protect important historical documents and make them available to historians, genealogists, and the public. The fund was established by historian Paula Felder and is designed to foster a deeper understanding of the region’s heritage, encouraging ongoing research and public engagement with local history.
