Arts Grants
West Virginia's Arts Grants fund projects in arts education, artist development, community arts, public art, facility improvements, folk arts, and arts-integrated STEM initiatives to foster creativity statewide.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: May 18, 2026 (Full application, all major Arts Grants) | October 1, 2026 (Round Two for select programs)
Funding Amounts: Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $500,000+ depending on program; typical awards: $5,000 (individuals), $7,500–$50,000 (organizations), up to $500,000 (capital/cultural facilities).
Summary: Supports West Virginia artists, schools, and organizations with funding for creative projects, arts education, community arts, public art, and cultural facility improvements.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via GOapply; most programs require a cash match; eligibility and maximums vary by grant type.
Description
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History offers a comprehensive suite of Arts Grants designed to strengthen the state’s creative ecosystem. These grants provide funding for a wide range of initiatives, including individual artist development, arts education in schools, community arts programming, creative aging, cultural facility upgrades, folk and traditional arts, public art, and projects integrating arts with STEM fields. Funding is available to individual artists, K-12 schools, public libraries, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, with specific programs targeted to each group. The goal is to foster artistic growth, expand public access to the arts, and enhance community engagement across West Virginia.
