Arts Grants
Grants support arts projects, education, infrastructure, and integration with STEM to enrich West Virginia’s cultural landscape and expand community access to the arts.
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 $10,000 (Fast Track), $1,000 (Arts in Education Mini, Creative Economies Mini), $2,000 (Community Arts Mini); varies by program
Summary: Supports arts-related projects, education, infrastructure, and community engagement for schools, nonprofits, local governments, and artists across West Virginia.
Key Information: Registration as a West Virginia vendor and a Unique Entity ID (SAM) are required for most applicants.
Description
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History offers a suite of Arts Grants to support a wide range of creative projects, infrastructure improvements, and educational activities. Funding is available for schools, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individual artists to renovate arts venues, present performances and workshops, promote arts education, enhance accessibility, purchase durable equipment, develop public art, integrate arts with STEM, and preserve folk and traditional arts. The goal is to enrich the cultural landscape, foster creativity, and increase community access to the arts throughout West Virginia.
