September 1, 2020
Dominion Energy ArtStars Awards - Funding for Virginia programs that support the arts
Dominion Energy is inviting nonprofit arts organizations across Virginia to apply for a 2021 Dominion Energy ArtStars award starting September 1, 2020.

Shining Star Awards of $10,000 apiece will be awarded in each of five regions to arts and cultural programs that enliven communities through theater, art, music and other creative outlets.

To be eligible, organizations must have a qualifying arts and education program and an annual budget of less than $1 million. ArtStars recipients from the most recent year are not eligible.

For details on eligibility and to apply, visit www.dominionenergy.com/artstars.

Applications are due by 5 PM, Oct. 31, 2020. Only online applications will be accepted.
 
The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the VTC Recovery Marketing Leverage Program.

Applications are now online, here.

Due date for the application return is no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2020. 

No extensions to the due date will be allowed.  Awards should be announced by October 30, 2020.
 
NOTE: This application cycle for the VTC Recovery Marketing Leverage Program differs from past VTC Marketing Leverage Program applications.  
REMINDER: Virginia Commission for the Arts Touring Assistance Grants may be for virtual performances in which case negates the requirement for being outside of a 30-mile radius, provided that artist(s) include some purposeful component of live audience engagement (i.e. post-performance chat-back; etc.)
Announced by Governor Northam in late July, the Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a statewide program that supports small businesses and non-profits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19. Eligible applicants include theaters, performing arts centers, museums and arts and crafts centers, among others. Note however, that those who received PPP or EIDL loans, or CARES Act funding (from any federal or state entity) are ineligible.

Businesses and non-profits that are approved for a Rebuild VA grant may receive up to three times their average monthly eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $10,000.
Announced just last week, We Care RVA Rebuild is a partnership involving the Metropolitan Business League (MBL), Venture Richmond, ChamberRVA, Virginia Community Capital (VCC) and Virginia LISC with the support of Dominion Energy, Altria, Capital One, Robins Foundation and the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond.

Small, women and/or minority-owned businesses who have been in operation for two years or more are eligible, including non-profits. Applicants must have a brick and mortar location, and gross annual revenues of $50,000 - $2M. Other criteria apply. Applications open September 21, and close October 5. For more information, visit We Care RVA Rebuild.

If you live in a community outside of Richmond who has a similar initiative, please let us know by emailing info@arts.virginia.gov.
Virginia Commission for the Arts | www.arts.virginia.gov