Community Arts Project Support (CAPS)
The Community Arts Project Support (CAPS) grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History funds diverse public arts projects to boost cultural engagement statewide.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: May 18, 2026 | October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project; total award cannot exceed 25% of the prior year operating budget; project period is July 1–June 30.
Summary: Supports public arts programming projects by West Virginia local governments and 501(c)3 organizations across all artistic disciplines.
Description
The Community Arts Project Support (CAPS) program funds projects that deliver diverse arts experiences to the public in West Virginia, aiming to enrich community engagement and broaden access to cultural activities. Eligible initiatives include exhibitions, concert series, public art, new creative works, and community cultural assessments, spanning visual, performing, media, literary, and folk arts. The program is intended to foster greater participation in the arts and enhance the cultural vitality of communities across the state.
