Folk and Traditional Arts Grant
Forecasted
The Folk and Traditional Arts Grant funds West Virginia projects that preserve and promote folk and traditional arts through community-based workshops, events, and cultural programs.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; not to exceed 25% of the organization's most recent operating budget; minimum 50% cash match required (25% match for ARC distressed counties).
Summary: Supports West Virginia organizations in preserving and promoting folk and traditional arts through workshops, events, and community engagement projects.
Key Information: This is a forecasted cycle—dates and requirements may change; see program page for updates.
Description
This grant program, administered by the West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History, is designed to support nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments across West Virginia in preserving and promoting folk and traditional arts. Funding enables recipients to offer workshops, trainings, concerts, exhibitions, public art projects, and other activities that celebrate and sustain the state’s cultural heritage. The program aims to foster community engagement and ensure that West Virginia’s rich folk and traditional arts remain vibrant and accessible.
