Central Appalachia Living Traditions (CALT) Experiences Grants
This grant funds public projects in Appalachian OH, VA, and WV that celebrate and share folk and traditional arts, supporting workshops, exhibitions, performances, and community-based cultural activities.
Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$10,000 per project; no match required; at least 85% for direct costs, up to 15% for indirect costs
Summary: Supports public-facing projects in Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia that celebrate and share traditional arts and cultural knowledge.
Key Information: Applicants must be based in ARC-designated counties in OH, VA, or WV; fiscal sponsorship is not allowed.
Description
This grant supports projects and events that bring together community members in Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia around folk and traditional arts practices and cultural knowledge. The program aims to foster public awareness and appreciation of living traditions, encourage the growth and sharing of artistic skills, and diversify folk arts activities throughout the region. Eligible activities include hands-on workshops, public art projects, exhibitions, performances, film or radio broadcasts, and fieldwork or archival projects with a public component. The grant particularly encourages engagement of multi-generational participants and under-resourced or marginalized communities.
