The 2020-2021 cycle for the CultureWorks Grant Program is now open! Applications are due on February 27, 2020 by 11:59 p.m.

The CultureWorks Annual Grants Program supports smaller 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, with limited resources and operating budgets less than $500,000, as well as funding for local artists. With few sources of support available in the Richmond and Tri-Cities region dedicated to helping these segments, the Grants Program is able to fulfill this need and invest in quality programs and initiatives for our community.

In 2020, we expect to hit the $1,000,000 mark in grant awards to remove barriers to arts and culture and help artists and small organizations become more sustainable.

Funding is available for two focus areas – Building Capabilities and Cultural Equity. Building Capabilities grants support the overall growth of an organization or artist, helping them to reach strategic goals, while Cultural Equity grants support initiatives that reach or serve underrepresented populations in the community.

A goal of CultureWorks is to ensure everyone in our community has access to arts and culture, and the opportunity to express their culture through the arts. Cultural Equity grants support organizations or artists conducting arts and culture projects or programming that reach underrepresented populations based on race, ethnicity, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, or religion.

The Grants Program provides funding for artists, organizations and initiatives specifically benefiting the cities of Richmond, Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg, along with the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan, and the town of Ashland. Eligible grant applicants must be headquartered in or have their arts and culture concentration primarily in the Region.

Funding must be used during July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. Click here for complete artist guidelines and here for organization guidelines.

Applications are due February 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. The online application portal is accessible here.