Arts Grants
Grants support arts projects, education, public art, and creative initiatives in West Virginia to promote community engagement, accessibility, and lifelong learning in the arts.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: Rolling (Fast Track, Arts in Education Mini, Community Arts Mini, Creative Economies Mini) | Not Currently Open (Other programs)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (Fast Track); $1,000–$7,500 (Mini grants, Creative Aging, Public Art); up to $50,000 (Community Arts Project Support); varies by program.
Summary: Supports West Virginia schools, organizations, and artists for arts projects, education, capital improvements, and community engagement.
Key Information: Multiple grant categories; eligibility and requirements vary by program; most require 1:1 match for capital/facilities grants.
Description
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History offers a suite of grants supporting arts-related projects, facility improvements, professional development, folk and traditional arts, public art installations, and integration of arts with STEM disciplines. Funding is available to schools, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individual artists. Grants aim to foster community engagement, enhance accessibility, and promote lifelong learning in the arts across West Virginia. Each grant category has specific eligibility, funding limits, and application requirements.
