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The Alexandria Historical Society (AHS) GRANTS are competitive awards to support historical research and interpretation projects relating to Alexandria and Northern Virginia history. Originally the grants were established to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of AHS in 2024. It is expected that funding will again be available this coming year.
In awarding funds, AHS will prioritize detailed, well-defined projects that can be shared with the public. Funding for work leading to an Alexandria Chronicle publication and/or lecture presentation recorded for the AHS YouTube site is encouraged but not required. Grants may support a project/program that already has existing funding sources.
The 2026-2027 Grant Process will begin in late October. At that time we will post the specifics of the process, available funding, and deadlines. Members will be notified automatically. If you are not a member but would like to be notified about our next round of Grants, please let us know so that we can write to you directly.
These grants support projects at all stages of development, from early planning to advanced implementation. Any research or interpretive project is eligible, including but not limited to:
exhibitions,
articles,
theses,
books,
physical and digital media, and
oral histories.
Grants can cover
research fees,
travel expenses,
image/video licensing,
final printing and fabrication, or
other project-related costs.
In general, our process includes submission of a brief statement (3-4 pages) outlining:
the project purpose,
final product description,
how the grant funds will be utilized,
timetable, and
contact information for two references.
The applicant(s) are encouraged to submit a CV or resume.
All AHS Grant awardees should plan to complete their project/program by September 2027 and be prepared to provide a short (10-15 minute) public overview at an AHS meeting in Fall 2027.
For questions, please reach out to Scott Vierick at alexandriahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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