Arts in Education Mini Grant
Arts in Education Mini Grant supports schools, nonprofits, and local governments presenting West Virginia artists in performances and workshops to enrich arts learning for preschool through grade 12 students.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications) | July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 (Project period) | September 28, 2026 (FY26 final reports)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000; one award per applicant per fiscal year; no matching requirement
Summary: Supports presentation of West Virginia artists through performances, workshops, and other arts education experiences for PK–12 students.
Key Information: Applicants must have existed for at least one year; individuals are ineligible.
Description
The Arts in Education Mini Grant is part of the West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History’s arts grants program. It supports schools, county school systems, West Virginia nonprofit organizations, and local governments presenting West Virginia artists in performances, workshops, or other arts education experiences for preschool through twelfth-grade students.
Supported projects include artist presentations designed to enrich school curricula, school-based performances, and arts education workshops at community centers or afterschool programs. Funding can cover artistic services, associated travel, and project materials. The program focuses on bringing artists from the state into students’ arts learning, with eligible projects funded on a first-come, first-served basis.
