At this time, the Arts Endowment will fund one annual project up to $20,000 to an area/program/project that is competitive, demonstrates significant need, creates a meaningful impact and also serve the purpose of the Arts Endowment.

The Arts Endowment will:

  • Amplify the UVA arts experience for students and faculty
  • Attract major artists and scholars to the Grounds for performances, lectures, master classes, and exhibitions
  • Develop robust, multi-disciplinary programs that engage students and faculty from all schools and units
  • Address opportunity investments that emerge outside regular proposal cycles

Arts Endowment Information  |  Awarded Grants 


Request for Proposals

Call for Proposals: February 2020

Application Deadline: April 13, 2020

Notification Deadline: May 2020

Funding Provided: July 2020

Please provide the following information:

  • Project Title
  • Briefly describe the project you envision
  • Include a brief plan of work
  • A budget summary
  • A list of collaborators

Contact Us

Jody Kielbasa 
Vice Provost for the Arts
Director, Virginia Film Festival
University of Virginia