Arts Grants
The West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History Arts Grants fund projects in arts education, community arts, creative aging, public art, STEAM, and cultural facility improvements across West Virginia.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: May 18, 2026 | October 1, 2026 (for select programs with two rounds)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for organizations (CAPS); up to $20,000 (Arts in Education); up to $7,500 (Creative Aging, Public Art, STEAM, Folk Arts); up to $5,000 (Arts Entrepreneurship, Folk Arts); up to $1,000–$2,000 (Mini Grants); Cultural Facilities: up to $500,000 (phased, cumulative cap $750,000).
Summary: Supports West Virginia artists, schools, and organizations for arts education, community engagement, facility improvement, public art, and creative/cultural development projects.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via GoApply; registration with SAM.gov (UEI) and wvOASIS vendor system required.
Description
The West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History Arts Grants program offers a comprehensive suite of funding opportunities designed to strengthen the state’s arts ecosystem. The program funds a wide range of projects, including arts education, community arts programming, creative aging, public art, facility improvements, folk and traditional arts, and integration of arts with STEM (STEAM) disciplines. Grants are available to individual artists, nonprofit organizations, schools, local governments, and public entities, with specific programs tailored to each applicant type and project focus.
