Cultural Facilities Grant Program
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The Cultural Facilities Grant Program funds capital projects that enhance the accessibility, sustainability, and impact of arts and history facilities in West Virginia.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Exemption request) | May 2027 (Full application, 4:59 PM)
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$500,000 per project; phased projects capped at $750,000 total; 1:1 cash match required.
Summary: Competitive funding for capital improvements and equipment to enhance arts and history facilities in West Virginia.
Key Information: Applicants must have received WVCA programmatic funding for the past three years or request an exemption by the exemption deadline.
Description
This program, administered by the West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History, supports capital projects that improve the sustainability, accessibility, and public benefit of arts and history facilities throughout West Virginia. Eligible projects include acquisition, construction, renovation, accessibility upgrades, and purchase of durable equipment for cultural venues. The grant aims to increase public access to the arts, strengthen organizational infrastructure, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards, thereby enriching the state's cultural landscape.
