The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) received a $349,813 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access program (CFDA 45.149). The 36-month grant, awarded on June 1, 2024, will support the cataloging, photography, housing, and public access expansion for the museum's recently acquired Raysor Collection of 7,655 works on paper. This project will ensure the preservation and care of these important collections,...
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) was awarded a $190,550 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development program (CFDA 45.162). The funding will support VMHC reopening and expanding education programs for K-12 teachers and students across Virginia following pandemic-related closures and participation declines. Specifically, the grant will retain educational staff...
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded a $596,785 Project Grant under the Promotion of the Humanities Federal/State Partnership program (CFDA 45.129) to the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy, doing business as VA Foundation for Humanities. This 5-year grant, effective November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2029, provides general operating support to the organization to deliver humanities-focused public programming and subawards across the Commonwealth of...
The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded $1,147,290 to the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Federal/State Partnership program (CFDA 45.129) from June 2021 through April 2023. The NEH grant supports local, statewide, and regional public humanities programming through the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities as the designated state humanities council. As the sub-awardee, the Foundation will utilize the funding to organize public events,...
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) received a $170,670 Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development program (CFDA 45.163) to provide workshops for K-12 educators across the country. The workshops will focus on Virginia's role in the American Revolution, particularly in the years leading up to the 250th anniversary. Educators will visit historical sites and landmarks, discuss teaching strategies, and...
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded a $938,985 Project Grant under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025) to the Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA), a U.S. state government entity. The grant, with a performance period from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, will support the VCA's arts programs, services, and activities aligned with the NEA's strategic plan. These efforts are expected to promote artistic excellence, arts education, and public access...
The American Folk Art Museum was awarded a $200,000 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development program (CFDA 45.162). The grant will support the development and enhancement of ongoing virtual programming and the hiring of a new Community Engagement Educator position to better serve local communities. Specifically, the Museum will continue and expand virtual offerings such as...
Historic Deerfield, Inc. received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (CFDA 45.164) to expand its virtual and hybrid humanities programming. With this two-year award beginning Oct 1, 2021, Historic Deerfield will hire a new Digital Engagement Specialist and pursue infrastructure upgrades to deliver high-quality digital content and hybrid programming to worldwide audiences. Specific activities...
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia will receive $120,804 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the National Leadership Grants program to expand its museum education internship program. Through a 10-month project concluding in October 2022, VMFA will provide 400 hours of hands-on training and professional development to 10 undergraduate students considering careers in museum education. Interns will gain experience in evaluation, studio instruction,...
The U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded a $149,995 Project Grant to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) under the Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development program (CFDA 45.162). The grant, effective from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027, will support the development of a new Health Humanities minor program at VCU. The program will create 10 new and revised interdisciplinary courses that bridge humanities and health professional...