From VA Humanities at UVA Wise
Wise—Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise, a new regional humanities center located at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise), announced today that applications are open for a new grant program targeted at Southwest Virginia’s museums, libraries, historic sites and other cultural nonprofits.
Organizations in eleven Southwest Virginia cities and counties—including Bristol, Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Norton, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, and Wise—can apply for up to $5,000 for projects that explore the stories of Southwest Virginia—its history, people, communities and cultural traditions—as well as issues and questions that impact the lives of Virginians in the present day.
“The Center for Appalachian Studies at UVA-Wise is thrilled about this new opportunity to support and promote the humanities throughout Southwest Virginia,” said Jinny Turman who co-directs the center. “We look forward to helping area institutions and nonprofits develop proposals for programs that preserve precious cultural resources, elevate stories, and build the public's awareness of our area's rich history.”
Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise is one of two regional humanities centers opened by Virginia Humanities in 2024. It is administered through UVA Wise and the College’s Center for Appalachian Studies.
“Since our founding, our mission has been to support and bring the humanities to all Virginians,” said Virginia Humanities’ executive director Matthew Gibson. “The regional center initiative is integral to our efforts to help all Virginians to feel connected to their local communities by better understanding the histories and cultures of the places where they live and work every day.”
Grant applications opened on January 1, 2025. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025. For details on this and other grant opportunities, visit VirginiaHumanities.org/grants.
About Virginia Humanities
Virginia Humanities is the state humanities council. We’re headquartered in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia, but we serve the entire state. We aim to share the stories of all Virginians—or, better yet, find ways for people to share their own stories. We want Virginians to connect with their history and culture and, in doing that, we hope we’ll all get to know each other a little better. Founded in 1974, we are one of 56 humanities councils created by Congress with money and support from the National Endowment for the Humanities to make the humanities available to all Americans. To learn more, visit VirginiaHumanities.org.
Virginia Humanities is the state humanities council. We’re headquartered in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia, but we serve the entire state. We aim to share the stories of all Virginians—or, better yet, find ways for people to share their own stories. We want Virginians to connect with their history and culture and, in doing that, we hope we’ll all get to know each other a little better. Founded in 1974, we are one of 56 humanities councils created by Congress with money and support from the National Endowment for the Humanities to make the humanities available to all Americans. To learn more, visit VirginiaHumanities.org.
About the University of Virginia's College at Wise
A member of the prestigious Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise is committed to excellence in teaching, personalized attention, and individual growth, as well as to the advancement of our region through economic development.
A member of the prestigious Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise is committed to excellence in teaching, personalized attention, and individual growth, as well as to the advancement of our region through economic development.
The only college of the University of Virginia located outside of Charlottesville, UVA Wise has a beautiful campus that is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Here, students learn from faculty who are encouraged to engage in scholarship and service that complements their teaching, and our environment is ideal for the task. In addition to Appalachian arts and culture, on-campus wetlands and impressive geography, and a region full of opportunities for study and outdoor adventure, there are many opportunities to build partnerships with organizations, agencies and businesses in the area and beyond. Professional staff and a dedicated senior leadership team are driven by the vital mission of ensuring access and affordability to this robust, quality higher education.
The College is proud to offer access to an affordable higher education that is characterized by challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling work at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious universities, as evidenced by U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly regularly acknowledging UVA Wise as promoting upward social mobility.