Folklife Grants

The Virginia Folklife Program is a program of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH). Supporting and preserving Virginia's folk traditions and traditional culture is a priority of the VFH Grant Program.

These Folklife Grants are designed to support projects that document, present, and interpret the traditional culture of Virginia's diverse regional, ethnic, religious, and occupational communities. They are also intended to advance the understanding and enjoyment of Virginia's folk arts, through educational presentations, programs, and events that are accessible to the public. Further, they are designed to support the development of educational materials – interpretive exhibits, publications, curricula, and recorded media – for use in libraries, school classrooms, museums and other venues.

Through this grant program, the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities hopes to encourage a renewed interest in Virginia's folklife, in urban and rural areas throughout the state.

Applying for Folklife Grants

These grants are governed by the Foundation's standard application guidelines, and draft proposals are encouraged. For further information and assistance, or to request application guidelines and materials, contact the VFH at (434)924-3296 or visit the VFH Grant Program Website.