Public Humanities Fellowships support writers, scholars, community historians, and faculty in sharing research and cultural stories to deepen understanding of Virginia’s diverse communities.
Applications for the 2027 Public Humanities Fellowship will open in December 2026. This replaces the previous timeline listing a March 31, 2026 application deadline and May 2026 decision notifications; no 2027 closing date is provided.
HBCU Scholars Fellowship supports HBCU-affiliated scholars, writers, and faculty pursuing humanities projects that contribute to scholarship, reach public audiences, and amplify underrepresented voices.
Opportunity Grants from Virginia Humanities support cultural nonprofits and other organizations in planning and delivering focused public humanities projects that engage broad audiences.
Major Grants from Virginia Humanities support organizations creating public humanities programs that foster dialogue, interpret cultural resources, and broaden access to history, literature, and culture.
Community Action Grants support organizations bringing focused public humanities activities to festivals and community events, fostering local dialogue, storytelling, shared learning, and participation.
K-12 Educator Fellowships support Virginia educators in creating inclusive humanities lessons and planning professional development to expand learning about historically excluded peoples.