Arts Grants
West Virginia Arts Grants fund projects that strengthen arts education, community arts, creative economies, public art, and cultural facility improvements statewide.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: Rolling (Fast Track, Arts in Education Mini, Community Arts Mini, Creative Economies Mini)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 (CAPS); $20,000 (AIE); $10,000 (Fast Track); $7,500 (CALL/STEAM/Public Art); $5,000 (Folk Arts/Arts Entrepreneurship); $2,000–$1,000 (Mini Grants); varies by program
Summary: Supports WV schools, organizations, and artists in arts education, community projects, facility improvements, and creative initiatives statewide.
Key Information: Application and eligibility vary by program; some grants require 1:1 match and state vendor registration.
Description
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History offers a suite of Arts Grants to strengthen arts education, support community arts projects, enhance creative economies, fund public art, preserve folk arts, and improve cultural facilities across West Virginia. Funding is available for both organizations and individual artists, with programs tailored to a range of activities including performances, workshops, professional development, facility renovations, and public art installations. The overarching goal is to enrich communities, foster lifelong learning, and increase access to the arts in all regions of the state.
