NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Arts Commission is now accepting grant applications for Fiscal Year 2026 from nonprofit arts and cultural organizations serving Norfolk residents.
Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for funding through one of three grant categories:
- General Operating Support
- Project Grants
- Arts Equity Finding Support
These grants are available to nonprofit organizations that do not receive any other funding from the City of Norfolk. Applicants must have an active lay board of directors, be committed to abiding by federal regulations barring discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex and which require accessibility for persons with disabilities as detailed on the application.
The application deadline is Sunday, April 20, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Please note: this is not a postmark deadline.
For application materials and detailed information, visit www.norfolkarts.net/grants. For additional questions, contact the Norfolk Arts Commission by email at artscommission@norfolk.gov or contact Debra Burrell, Arts Manager at (757) 664-4330 (office) or (757) 274-2819 (mobile).
About The Norfolk Arts Commission
The Norfolk Arts Commission brings people together through arts and culture, provides individuals and the community opportunities to engage in rich, diverse arts and cultural experiences, and creates and nurtures an environment of artistic creation and expression.