Living Traditions: Folk Arts Project Support for Individual Artists Round Two
This grant supports West Virginia folk and traditional artists in developing new projects or deepening their skills through learning, creation, and equipment acquisition.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application, 4:59 PM)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per individual artist project; typically supports one-year activities.
Summary: Supports West Virginia individual folk artists to deepen expertise or create new folk arts projects, sustaining the state's living traditions.
Key Information: Applicants must apply through GOapply, be registered as a state vendor, and in good standing with the state and IRS.
Description
This grant, administered by the West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History, is designed to support individual folk and traditional artists residing in West Virginia. The program empowers artists to advance their creative practice or develop new folk arts projects. Funding can be used for structured learning (courses, workshops, trainings, internships), project creation, acquisition of specialized equipment, or contracted services essential for folk arts practice. The overarching goal is to nurture the state's vibrant folk traditions and foster individual artistic growth.
