ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC
AI Summary
The Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting the arts within Fairfax County. With a total of $717.6K in grants paid to 55 grantees in 2025, the council operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the council can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ARTSFAIRFAX IS DEDICATED TO EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR AND ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY.
Cause Areas
1
Arts councils
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
1ST STAGE INC
Mclean, VA
$410.4K
8%
THE ELDEN STREET PLAYERS
Herndon, VA
$378.5K
8%
MCLEAN PROJECT FOR THE ARTS
MCLEAN, VA
$336.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$10.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC?
No. ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC give?
ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC make each year?
In 2025, ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $718 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC fund recently?
In 2025, ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include 1ST STAGE INC, THE ELDEN STREET PLAYERS, and MCLEAN PROJECT FOR THE ARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC?
ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.