Arts Grants
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History funds arts education, community projects, artist development, and public art to enhance creativity and cultural infrastructure statewide.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: Rolling (Fast Track, Mini Grants) | Not Currently Open (Major Project Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (Fast Track); $1,000–$2,000 (Mini Grants); $5,000–$50,000 (other programs)
Summary: Funds arts education, community projects, artist development, facility improvements, and public art to strengthen West Virginia’s creative and cultural infrastructure.
Key Information: Most opportunities require West Virginia residency or organizational presence; matching funds may be required for some programs.
Description
The Arts Grants program from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History provides a range of funding opportunities to support the renovation and improvement of arts venues, arts education for K-12 students, community arts projects, creative economy initiatives, professional and emerging artist development, folk and traditional arts, public art installations, and the integration of arts with STEM disciplines. The program is designed to enhance access to the arts, foster creativity, and support cultural infrastructure across West Virginia. Grants are available to schools, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individual artists.
