About Roanoke Cultural Endowment

We believe in the fundamental value of arts and culture and are committed to driving support for Roanoke’s arts and cultural organizations. Investing in the Roanoke Cultural Endowment not only strengthens Roanoke’s cultural foundation, but ensures a sustainable, thriving future for our city.

Our Mission is to cultivate a legacy of stability, engagement, and vitality for arts and culture in the City of Roanoke through advocacy and grant making.

What is the Roanoke Cultural Endowment?

The Roanoke Cultural Endowment is a non-profit community endowment formed in January 2015 by resolution from Roanoke City Council as a private-public fund comprised of both city dollars and private dollars.

Our vision is to foster a vibrant community where arts and culture are accessible to all and valued as a critical component of a healthy economy and region, today and for future generations.

Our goal is to raise $20 million through public and private contributions. The endowment will award grants to arts & cultural organizations once the endowment reaches $20 million. Fundraising will continue perpetually.

Our Values:

Collaboration
Inclusion
Integrity
Stewardship
Sustainability

Sustainable Support for Arts & Culture Organizations in Roanoke

Operational grants will be granted in 3-year cycles to allow for predictability, stability, and accountability; our ultimate goal is to supplement 25% of operating funds for grantees. Organizations must meet minimum eligibility requirements for funding consideration including the following:

Must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Must be an arts and/or cultural organization.
Must be located in Roanoke City.
Must have a minimum 3-year record of continuous operation in the City of Roanoke

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