Arts Grants
West Virginia Arts Grants fund creative and cultural projects statewide, supporting arts education, public art, community programs, folk arts, STEAM, and facility improvements for artists and organizations.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: May 18, 2026 (Round One) | October 1, 2026 (Round Two for select programs)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $1,000 to $500,000+ depending on program; typical caps: Individual Artists ($5,000–$7,500), Organizations ($5,000–$50,000), Cultural Facilities ($2,500–$500,000).
Summary: Supports West Virginia artists, organizations, schools, and local governments for projects in arts education, community programming, creative aging, public art, facility improvements, and more.
Key Information: Multiple programs under one umbrella; matching fund requirements and eligibility vary by program.
Description
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History offers a suite of Arts Grants supporting a broad spectrum of creative activities across the state. These grants fund individual artists, nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments for projects in arts education, community arts, creative aging, public art, capital improvements, folk arts, and STEAM initiatives. Each program is tailored to different applicant types and project scopes, but all aim to foster artistic growth, cultural enrichment, and community engagement in West Virginia.
