Arts Grants
The Arts Grants from the West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History support West Virginia artists' small projects that engage and benefit their local or creative communities.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per project (no match required); project period July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports individual West Virginia artists undertaking small projects that benefit the local or creative community.
Key Information: Open to legal WV residents age 18+; only one award per artist per fiscal year.
Description
The Creative Economies Mini Grant for Individual Artists, administered by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, provides up to $1,000 to support small-scale arts projects led by individual artists. The program aims to enhance, expand, or improve artists’ work while fostering community engagement and access to the arts across West Virginia. Eligible projects include public workshops, performances, community collaborations, and professional development activities that have a direct benefit to the local or creative community.
