Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Offered by Virginia Foundation for the · Charlottesville, VA
About this opportunity
Supports the preservation and continuation of traditional cultural knowledge by providing funding for a master artist to train an apprentice of their choosing. Welcomes apprenticeships across a wide range of traditions including music, dance, crafts, community storytelling, cultural reclamation, traditional healing, agriculture, foodways, and specialty trades.
How to apply
Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: virginiahumanities.org/grants. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with Virginia Foundation for the before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline for Folklife Apprenticeship Program?
- The application deadline is Rolling (no fixed deadline). Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with Virginia Foundation for the before applying.
- How much funding is available?
- The award amount is not specified by the funder.
- Where do I apply?
- Applications are submitted through Virginia Foundation for the's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.