CultureWorks’ Arts & Culture Community Impact Grant
2026–27 Awardees
We are thrilled to announce that CultureWorks’ 2026–27 grant cycle will invest $175,000 across 18 artists and arts and culture organizations spanning Richmond and the Tri-Cities.
Taken together, this year’s awardees are a direct reflection of the grant’s intention: to support and shape our region’s arts and culture ecosystem, improve access for its patrons, and make a marked impact on our community.
5th Wall Theatre
Art for the Journey
Ashland Theatre Foundation
Bridge 9 Theater
City Singers Youth Choirs
Firehouse Theatre
Gallery5
Gamelan Raga Kusuma
Helen Butler
James River Writers
Latin Ballet of Virginia
Life is Valuable Corp (L.I.V.)
Maurice Sanabria
Mending Walls RVA
Open Space Education
St. John's Church Foundation
Virginia Center for Public Press
Virginia Voice
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The CultureWorks Arts & Culture Community Impact Grant provides funding for artists and organizations that support arts and culture initiatives that will impact communities in the Richmond and Tri-Cities Region.
Practicing artists of all disciplines (e.g., performing, visual, media, cultural, literary, etc.) are welcome to apply, as are non-profit organizations that are primarily focused on making arts and culture more accessible to the residents of our region.
The portal for the 2027-28 grant cycle is anticipated to open in early January 2027.
Have questions?
Development and Grants Specialist Jeff Ashworth is available to Schedule a virtual meeting here.
You can also reach out to Jeff via email (jeff@richmondcultureworks.org) or phone (804-340-5280 ext. 201).
Grants Through the Years
2025
Awards totaled over $105,000, funding 6 organizations and 3 professional artists.
2024
Awards totaled over $131,000, funding 10 organizations and 12 professional artists.
2023
Awards totaled over $110,000, funding 11 organizations and 14 professional artists…
2022
Awards totaled over $300,000, funding 17 organizations and 17 professional artists…
2021
Awards totaled over $85,000, funding 15 organizations and 6 professional artists…
2020
Awards totaled $67,150, funding 8 organizations and 8 professional artists…
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