Good news for higher education applicants: colleges and universities are now eligible for select programs if your project serves the broader community. When preparing your submission, note that applications are now due by a strict 4:59 PM cutoff on your respective deadline day. Additionally, be aware that mini-grant maximums have been reduced to $1,000, and organizations must now prove at least one year of established existence.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: May 18, 2026 (Full application deadline) | October 1, 2026 (Round Two for select programs)
Funding Amounts: Awards range by program: up to $1,000 (mini grants for artists/organizations), $5,000 (individual artists/folk arts), $7,500 (public art/creative aging), $20,000 (arts education), $50,000 (community arts), and up to $500,000 for capital projects.
Summary: Grants support West Virginia artists, schools, nonprofits, and communities for arts education, public art, community projects, creative aging, facilities, folk arts, and more.
Key Information: Multiple programs available; eligibility, matching, and award size vary by grant type.