Springfield Organization Among ArtsFairfax Grant Recipients

SPRINGFIELD, VA — Arts Fairfax, the nonprofit local arts agency of Fairfax County, announced recipients of grants for operations support, including an organization in Springfield.

The $436,767 in grants go to 44 nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Fairfax County and the cities of Falls Church and Fairfax. Grants, which come from Fairfax County funds, help nonprofits with basic operations of programs, services and facilities serving residents.

"As ArtsFairfax’s largest grant program, Operating Support Grants are a significant investment in the local arts economy, empowering a broad spectrum of Fairfax cultural organizations to become more resilient, stable, and poised for growth," said Linda Sullivan, ArtsFairfax President & CEO.

The Springfield recipient was arts education group Virginia Winds Academy Inc.

Other area recipients included BalletNova Center for Dance, Northern Virginia Players, Providence Players of Fairfax, The Choralis Foundation and Vietnamese Literary and Artistic Club.

Applications were reviewed by panelists with expertise in arts disciplines, grant practice or knowledge of the Fairfax County community. Recipients represent all disciplines of arts, all nine Fairfax County magisterial districts and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.

Operation support grants are awarded annually and support up to 15 percent of operating expenses with a $50,000 cap.