Arts Grants
This grant funds arts education, facility improvements, creative development, public art, and STEAM projects to strengthen West Virginia's arts ecosystem and community engagement.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: Rolling (Cultural Facilities 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); other programs up to $50,000; most are one-year grants.
Summary: Supports West Virginia schools, nonprofits, local governments, and artists for arts education, facility improvements, community projects, creative development, and public art.
Key Information: Registration as a West Virginia vendor, W-9, UEI (SAM.gov), and eVendor agreement for EFT are required.
Description
The Arts Grants program from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History offers a broad portfolio of funding opportunities to foster the arts ecosystem across West Virginia. Funding supports emergency facility renovations, arts education, community arts projects, creative economies, professional development, folk and traditional arts, public art installations, and STEAM initiatives. Eligible applicants include schools, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individual artists, with the goal of increasing public access to the arts, enhancing community engagement, and supporting creative development.
