Arts Grants
The West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History offers grants for arts projects, education, artist development, and public initiatives to strengthen and expand the arts across West Virginia.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: Rolling (Fast Track, Mini Grants) | Not currently open (Other categories)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (Fast Track); up to $2,000 (Community Arts Mini Grant); up to $1,000 (Arts in Education Mini Grant, Creative Economies Mini Grant for Artists); up to $50,000 (Community Arts Project Support, when open)
Summary: Supports a wide range of arts projects, facility needs, education, artist development, and public arts initiatives to strengthen the arts across West Virginia.
Key Information: Most programs require 501(c)(3) or local government status and a Unique Entity ID (SAM); applications must be submitted through the GOapply portal.
Description
The West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History offers a suite of Arts Grants designed to support creative initiatives across the state. Funding is available for emergency facility needs, capital purchases, arts education, community arts projects, artist-driven activities, public art, folk arts, lifelong learning, and professional development. These grants foster vibrant arts programming, enhance infrastructure, promote creative economies, and increase access to the arts for diverse audiences in West Virginia.
