Arts Grants
The Arts Grants from the West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History support individual artists in West Virginia to create and share small-scale, community-engaged art projects.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award; no match required; one grant per artist per fiscal year (July 1–June 30)
Summary: Supports individual West Virginia artists for small projects that enhance their work and benefit the local or creative community.
Key Information: Projects must occur between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
Description
The Creative Economies Mini Grant for Individual Artists provides up to $1,000 to support West Virginia artists in completing small-scale projects that advance their artistic practice and offer public benefit. The grant is designed to help artists expand, enhance, or improve their work while engaging the community through workshops, performances, or other arts experiences. Funding supports artist fees, materials, space or equipment rentals, and travel expenses directly related to the project.
