The City of Norfolk, Virginia, through the Office of the City Manager and the Norfolk Arts Commission, offers the FY 2026 Arts Grants - General Operating Support to nonprofit arts organizations. These grants are intended to support the general operations of eligible nonprofit arts organizations that provide artistic and cultural programming benefiting the residents of Norfolk.

The application window opens on March 20, 2025, and closes on April 20, 2025. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations. A match is required for this grant, and both cash and in-kind contributions are accepted as forms of matching support. Specific award amounts, including the minimum, maximum, and average award size, are not provided in the available details, nor is the total number of awards specified.

Applications should be submitted to the Arts Manager, Debra Burrell, at the Norfolk City Hall, First Floor, 810 Union Street, Suite A-RT, Norfolk, VA 23510. For assistance or questions, applicants can contact the Norfolk Arts Commission at artscommission@norfolk.gov or call 757-274-2819. Additional information may be available through direct outreach to program staff.

While detailed financial reporting requirements are not outlined in the current overview, grantees should anticipate standard municipal grant compliance, including reporting and documentation of both expenditures and match contributions.