From Virginia Humanities at WHRO
Norfolk—Virginia Humanities at WHRO, a new regional humanities center located at WHRO Public Media, announced today that applications are open for a new grant program targeted at Hampton Roads’ museums, libraries, historic sites, and other cultural nonprofits.
Organizations located within the 21 local school divisions which define the WHRO Hampton Roads service area can apply for up to $6,000 for projects that explore the stories of Hampton Roads—its history, people, communities, and cultural traditions—as well as issues and questions that impact the lives of Virginians in the present day.
“At WHRO, we are proud to support organizations that bring to life the stories and traditions that define our region. This new program offers an exciting opportunity for nonprofits to explore our region’s history and heritage, fostering a deeper appreciation for the communities we serve," said WHRO Public Media’s President and CEO Bert Schmidt.
Virginia Humanities at WHRO is one of two regional humanities centers opened by Virginia Humanities in 2024. It is administered through WHRO Public Media.
“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 fifty-six 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 fifty-six 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 WHRO Public Media
Since 1961, WHRO Public Media has inspired Eastern Virginia to feel smarter and happier through the power of nonprofit media. We promote the kind of journalism exemplified only by public media, delivering daily inspiration that resonates within homes across our region, along with the best use of digital learning resources as vital tools in shaping the education of our next generation. Owned by 21 local school divisions, WHRO proudly delivers online educational and new media services to 286,000 students and 25,000 educators per month. To learn more, visit whro.org.
Since 1961, WHRO Public Media has inspired Eastern Virginia to feel smarter and happier through the power of nonprofit media. We promote the kind of journalism exemplified only by public media, delivering daily inspiration that resonates within homes across our region, along with the best use of digital learning resources as vital tools in shaping the education of our next generation. Owned by 21 local school divisions, WHRO proudly delivers online educational and new media services to 286,000 students and 25,000 educators per month. To learn more, visit whro.org.