CultureWorks Arts and Culture Community Impact Grant
The 2026 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.
Stage 1 Applications open January 21st at 9:00 am and will close February 12th at 5:00 pm.
Helpful Videos
Artist Application Walkthrough
Organization Application Walkthrough
Virtual Grant Information Session Recording
Have further questions? Need help framing your project?
Development and Grants Specialist Jeff Ashworth is available to meet with you virtually or in-person by appointment.
Schedule an in-person meeting on Thursdays between 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm here.
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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